Director - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) (Finance)

Being a member of this team means you'll partner with business units by providing financial analysis for decision-making purposes. We'll rely on you to report, plan and evaluate our financial results, as well ensure that our financial transactions and reports are timely, accurate and efficient. You'll help us continue to drive our exceptional financial performance.Johnsonville, LLCPosting Director - Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Position Overview: If you are looking to join a growing organization, Johnsonville has a great opportunity as the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis. You will play a key leadership role and partner across the business to lead and further develop the company's strategic initiatives leveraging the planning, reporting and analysis processes. Responsibilities:

• Be a world-class coach to the members you coach directly as well as across the finance team through indirect coaching in the moment
• Develop and maintain strong relationships and communications at all levels of the organization
• Provide meaningful financial & business analysis, insights and recommendations whether in actual results or a forecast horizon. Communicate the insights in a concise manner that can be understood by non-financial Johnsonville members.
• Be a thought leader for Data Analytics within the company to discover useful information which can help the organization make informed decision-making
• Drive efficiencies in processes/procedures whether through new technology or through better utilization of existing technology
• Help complete the implementation and drive adoption of the o9 Connected Planning system to automate the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process.
• Coordinate and support the financial forecasting processes - strategic plan, annual business target setting and monthly IBP forecasts
• Lead the monthly Integrated Reconciliation (IR) meeting with financial leaders and facilitate successful Strategic Business Review meetings with the Johnsonville Strategy Team
• Help to maximize Finance's impact on the business by leading and participating in impactful change management initiatives supporting both the company and the Finance department
• Prepare written communications and presentations for Senior Leadership and the Board of Directors and present certain content with leaders across the company.
• Prepare enterprise communication on performance against our key metrics
• Partner with the Director of Integrated Business Planning to drive progress toward Class A status
• Support the growth of our business by building business and financial models to assess specific opportunities and special projects
• Lead cash flow analysis and forecasting for the enterprise identifying opportunities, risks and contingencies to impact outcomes
• Compile internal and external competitive benchmarking data and analyses to provide insights and recommendations on productivity beyond manufacturing

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA, CMA, Advanced Degree or MBA preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of related Accounting or Finance experience required
• Leadership/Managerial experience preferred
• In-depth knowledge of SAP, BPC and other planning / forecasting / reporting / consolidation systems preferred
• Experience leading Oliver Wight Class A IBP processes

Skills:

• Strong computer skills required (Planning system, ERP, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to lead major projects and change management efforts

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • The ability to instill trust and confidence with business partners and other finance team members
  • The ability to take complex data / information and drive it to simple, meaningful insights
• Track record of delivering excellent results
• Ability to create the new and different, especially when working with incomplete or disparate data and information
• Demonstrated, consistent professional growth; CFO potential and desire

Location: Johnsonville Global Headquarters, Sheboygan Falls, WI (Our office is about an hour north of Milwaukee) Travel: Up to 10% of your time Coach: CFO Member Status: Full-Time, Salaried Reason for Posting: Member took another role in the company Benefits: Members have potential for a monthly bonus, 401k with a company match and profit sharing. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage;flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, onsite medical clinic and tuition reimbursement! About our Company Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 3,000 Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself! How to Apply: External candidate: Apply on-line only at: careers.johnsonville.com Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. We value the diversity of our workforce and we embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. M/F/Vet/DisabilityJohnsonville values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country. We support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.