Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Ace Hardware; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive opportunities

Generous 401(k) retirement plan

Comprehensive health coverage

21 days of vacation

Company car, phone and fuel card

Tuition assistance program

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Ace Hardware in Oak Brook, IL is seeking an Emery Jensen FP&A Manager to lead ROI modeling, budgeting, and financial analysis. You will oversee a team of analysts and partner with the FP&A Director to drive improvements and reporting.

Responsibilities include preparing the annual budget, monthly projections, and financial statements; developing what-if analyses and presenting to senior management. Requires strong Excel, SAP/BPC, Power BI, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in accounting/finance.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; leadership experience.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Review and build new customer financial models and long-term purchasing agreements.
• Participate in annual budget and monthly projections with FP&A guidance.
• Analyze monthly performance and develop financial insights for senior management.
• Prepare financial statements and ad hoc reports with business partners.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

SAP

BPC/EPM

Financial modeling

Leadership

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting/finance

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About This Role

WORK AUTHORIZATION: This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

We are located in Oak Brook, IL, however our work arrangement will be 4 days in the office, 1 day remote for the foreseeable future.

The Emery Jensen Business Financial Planning and Analysis Manager (FP&A Manager) will work with the Emery Jensen FP&A Director to oversee the new business ROI models and customer agreement proposals. Additionally, this role will assist in developing the annual financial budget and monthly projections, including reviewing departmental business plans and operational targets. The Emery Jensen Business FP&A Manager will also analyze and publish financial results, provide business/financial expertise, and develop what/if modeling to drive future improvements. Lastly, this role will manage a team of analysts who support related areas of the business.

What You’ll Do

• 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.
• 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 Emery Jensen FP&A Director. Review submitted business plan information and challenge assumptions when necessary. Assist in the preparation of related presentations for 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).
• 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.
• 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, Power BI #LI-JK1 Compensation Details: $125000 - $140000 per year

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 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 (company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!)
• Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10% of total eligible 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
• 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
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.

Disclaimer

The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires. Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview. This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

About Ace Hardware Corporation

Ace Hardware is the largest retailer‑owned hardware cooperative in the world with over 5,800 locally owned and operated hardware stores in approximately 60 countries. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., Ace and its subsidiaries operate an expansive network of distribution centers in the U.S. and have distribution capabilities in Ningbo, China; and Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico. Since 1924, Ace has become a part of local communities around the world and known as the place with the helpful hardware folks.

For more information, visit acehardware.com or newsroom.acehardware.com.