Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

Responsible for all domestic and international business controlling functions including business planning and navigation, forecasting, budgeting, financial and market analysis and M&A support. Work in conjunction with the LOB leadership on developing financial strategies, management reporting and analytics for the company.

Primary responsibility to develop, implement, execute and monitors business controller policies, procedures and controls

Act as the key point of contact for Company with all Finance teams and ensuring timing and accurate completion of finance functions.

Produces actionable management information and analysis issuing periodic financial and operating reports, interpret operating results, and ensures specificity in accordance with appropriate accounting standards

Manage the preparation of financial forecasts, including projected revenue, expenses, net income, cash and borrowing 

Recommend benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance of locations and departments

Builds financial business plans and defines ways to identify financial opportunities and gaps

Prepare financial analysis of Company corporate and by business segment

Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget

Development and lead the management and preparation of finance committee financial packets, financial reviews and annual/5 yr plan reviews

Manage the annual planning/budgeting process including top down target setting, long range planning that aligns with and integrates the strategic business plans

Identify and ensures implementation of financial improvements to achieve revenue and profit targets

Recommend proper allocation of assets and resources to maximize productivity and profitability, and provide valuable analysis and insight to guide decision making that supports the Company’s key objectives

Collaborate with business leaders on evaluating existing financial systems and current processes, and recommending modifications and implementation of systems and process more advantageous to Company’s strategic financial goals

Assures compliance with federal, state, local and corporate policies, regulations and laws

Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department’s goals and objectives

Establish good working relationships across Company functions and business units

Develop, mentor and grow personnel within the organization

Monitor performance of direct reports; provides prompt and objective coaching and counseling; conduct performance reviews and recommend salary increases

Participate in the hiring and interviewing process for open positions within the unit ensuring that the most qualified candidates are selected

Assure effective communications are maintained within the unit and externally.  Where appropriate, inform employees as to plans and progress; conduct employee discussion sessions at regular intervals

Participate in a wide variety of special projects at Corporate or LOB level, as needed

Coordinate with other units/departments to facilitate special requests, resolve work flow or production issues

Perform all other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience; Minimum of 2 additional years of experience related to functional area

Minimum of 6 years of management experience with responsibilities for hiring, training, assigning work and managing performance of direct reports

Multi-location and multi-business experience
 

Mergers and Acquisition analysis and integration experience
 

Ability to delegate work responsibility with strong interpersonal skills
 

Problem solving and strategizing capabilities
 

Progressive experience leading teams and managing projects
 

Demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate with peers, subordinates and executive management

Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects

Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills

Excellent maturity and judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in an entrepreneurial environment; maintain composure under pressure and have the ability to balance competing priorities

Clean credit history as reported by credit report

Ability to regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment in the performance of his/her job duties.

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Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here. 

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