Location:
Lahore,Job Summary:
The Children's Place is looking for a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis. The candidate will be responsible for leading the monthly forecasting & annual budgeting process, operating plan variance analysis and special projects. The Manager will also provide financial consulting and strategic support to senior leaders.
Responsibilities:
Key Accountabilities
- Develop thorough understanding of the business operational functions and key revenue and cost drivers.
- Develop collaborative relationships with leaders in operating divisions, as well as in finance.
- Review forecasts and expense trends, identify issues and develop creative solutions for expense savings opportunities.
- Influence decisions and drive change in operating processes with a focus on driving positive financial results.
- Lead the monthly forecast, annual budget and long range planning process in collaboration with business leaders.
- Drive process and content improvements to existing processes.
- Coordinate with FP&A team to ensure that all risks and opportunities are communicated to key team members and senior leadership.
- Develop, prepare and present divisional financial and operating performance metrics to senior leadership.
- Mentor team individuals to provide the same level of value-added management reporting, decision support and financial analysis.
Education and Experience
- The ideal candidate will have a BS in Accounting or Finance, MBA and/or CPA a plus.
- 5-10 years total experience including experience in Financial Planning & Analysis.
Business Knowledge and Critical Skills
- Experience in the retail industry is highly desirable.
- Budgeting, forecasting, and strong analytical skills.
- Experience in financial reporting and presenting to Senior Management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail, as well as strategic perspective.
- Team player.
- SAP and Hyperion systems knowledge as well as advanced Excel skills.
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