Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis Summary of This Role Manages, interprets and directs the accounting policies and procedures of the country/business unit to align with the established financial planning of the segment/enterprise. Sets direction for accounting practices, financial controls (budgets), cost, and general accounting for the country/business unit. Oversees the preparation and coordination of financial performance analyses and complex reports for strategic forecasting and planning of financial projects and transactions including long‑range projections, revenue cycle and other projects. Appraises country/business unit operating results in terms of costs, budgets, and trends to include start‑up costing and modeling. Country level controllers manage overall tax reporting and adherence requirements. What Part Will You Play? Ensures financials for the period (i.e., month, quarter, and year) are accurate and adequate. Plans, organizes and controls finance and tax functions. Provides budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis to senior and executive management. Assists with budget preparation and cost‑center control of finance budget. Ensures accounting books are maintained in compliance with statutory regulations, accounting standards, and corporate policies and procedures. Ensures controls are in place, particularly for payment authorizations. Ensures all statutory, legal and internal compliances and reporting is provided accurately and timely. Leads day‑to‑day transactions, reporting, analysis and legal operations of the finance department and produces monthly reporting information. Prepares and signs quarterly and annual statutory accounts (e.g., balance sheet, profit and loss, profit tax reports, value‑added tax (VAT) reports, property tax reports). Ensures all legal reporting timelines are met, including profit tax and VAT returns, statutory accounts, etc. Prepares quarterly reports for tax‑compliance audit. Ensures reports and reconciliations are prepared accurately and timely and in accordance with laws, policies and procedures. Provides cash‑flow reporting and management. Keeps informed regarding new financial reporting requirements. Works closely with external audit and tax agencies with regard to fiscal management, reporting requirements, reconciliation of various fiscal data sources and maintenance of required documentation. Coordinates the budget and forecast process and ensures policies are followed. Prepares monthly cost‑variance analysis and reviews with managers. Controls cash management. Provides timely and accurate analysis of costs, budgets, reports and financial statements, and develops tools for forecast evaluation. Leads monthly and annual financial close process to include subsidiary information and preparation of valid financial statements necessary for corporate statement consolidation reported quarterly. Manages, reviews and approves month‑end closing. Validates reconciliations and cash‑flow reporting. Reviews and ensures supplier invoices are properly authorized and goods are received. Leads the collection efforts and improves the collection activities through frequent interaction between the client and the business. Identifies problem accounts and monitors receivables and collection processes. Leads new finance initiatives for process improvements, cost savings, and new systems. Not an exhaustive list; other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Relevant experience or degree in accounting, finance or related field or qualifying certification (CPA, CMA, ACA, CIMA, ACCA) Typically a minimum of 8 years of related professional experience including a minimum of 3–4 years in a supervisory position Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree Related field of study from an accredited university CPA/CMA or other relevant certification Desired Skills and Capabilities None Identified Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level Employment Type: Full‑time Job Function: Finance and Sales Industries: Financial Services, IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr