at Ace Hardware in Oak Brook, Illinois, United States
Job Description
The Job
The EJD Business FP&A Manager I will work with the Ace Wholesale Holdings (AWH) Controller to oversee the new business ROI models and customer agreement proposals. Additionally, this role with assist in developing the annual financial budget and monthly projections, including reviewing departmental business plans and operational targets. The EJD Business FP&A Manager I will also analyze financial results, provide business/financial expertise, develop what/if modeling to drive future improvements.
What you’ll do
1. Review and assist in the preparation of new customer financial modeling and the creation of long-term customers’ purchasing agreements and incentives.
+ Work with direct reports to support the sales team with new business development and programs to drive core growth.
2. Contribute to the financial planning and budgeting activities of Emery Jensen .
+ Participate in the preparation of the Annual Budget and Monthly Projections with guidance from the AWH Controller.
+ Review submitted business plan information and challenge assumptions when necessary.
+ Assist in the preparation of related presentations for and annual budget process and monthly financial results.
+ Provide feedback to senior management with respect to approved budgets.
+ Participate as a key stakeholder in the process of providing a balanced budget within the parameters defined by company leadership (CEO, CFO).
3. Analyze monthly operational and financial performance of Emery Jensen.
+ Analyze operating results by creating financial models that compare budgeted costs to actual costs and provide insight and recommendations to senior management.
+ Perform financial analyses, taking into consideration actual performance, previous expenditures and estimated income and expenses.
+ Provide senior management with recommendations or alternatives to improve business unit performance and monitor adherence to plan.
4. Develop and manage the preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets and/or special reports as required by VPs of Emery Jensen.
+ Work directly with business partners to create ad hoc or ongoing reports that will facilitate the analysis of business unit operating performance.
+ Develop project plans and optimize the use of time and resources. Monitors implementation to ensure desired project outcomes.
+ Work with other departments as required to measure financial impact of initiatives.
+ Determine cost/benefit and provide go/no recommendations.
What you need to succeed
+ This position requires an undergraduate degree in accounting, finance or related field, advanced degree preferred.
+ At least 7 years of experience in the field of accounting/finance and familiarity with field unit activities, programs, practices and procedures.
+ Solid analytical background, an aptitude for logical methods, and an understanding of the inter-relationships between operations and accounting is necessary.
+ Advanced written and verbal communication skills in addition to interpersonal relationship and very strong staff leadership skills.
+ Demonstrated ability to interact with CEO, CFO, VPs, Directors and Senior Management.
+ Confidence to challenge existing practices and formulate new and creative approaches and solutions.
+ Unlimited curiosity about the business and what makes it work.
+ Change agent and problem solver with an ability to get things done.
+ Ability to influence others’ decision making through financial analysis and interpersonal skills.
+ Ability to employ ROI, financial analysis and modeling techniques as well as an ability to interpret the data, present findings and make recommendations.
+ Understanding of U.S. GAAP.
+ Advanced Excel skills required, working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, SAP & BPC/EPM
Compensation Details:
$115000 – $143500
Why should you join our team?
We live our values – W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.
In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace / Emery Jensen Distribution also offers competitive benefits* that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:
+ Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 3 years resulted in incentives being paid out above 106.6% of your target opportunity!)
+ Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year, in addition to an annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past five years, company contributions (matching & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 7.5% of total compensation.
+ Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
+ 21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
+ Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based positions
+ Flexible working arrangements (Non-Field positions can work from home up to 2 days per week)
+ Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation
+ Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review
+ We know the work environment matters. That’s why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales
+ We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more!
+ Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more
+ Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
+ Adoption cost reimbursement
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events
+ Identity theft protection
* Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable policies.
We want to hear from you!
Emery Jensen Distribution delivers wholesale products and best-in-class service to independent retailers in the Pro Lumber Yards, Home Centers, Paint, Hardware Stores, Decorating Stores, and E-retailer space. Our goal is to support sustainable and profitable growth for our customers by offering the broadest assortments, best pricing, and most knowledgeable team. We have national scale, a regional focus and the commitment to serve our customers and support each other. Come find out why a career with Emery Jensen Distribution is right for you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emery Jensen Distribution is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversit
