Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Graybar Electric Company; Clayton, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & sick days

Paid holidays

Wellness day

Volunteer time off

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Graybar Electric Company seeks a Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis to advance strategic plans through insightful analyses, forecasts, and financial impact estimates across business units. You will build models, prepare reports, and provide market intelligence to guide staffing and budgets.

Ideal candidates bring 5 years of data research and forecasting experience, a 4-year degree in finance or related field, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in data research, financial analysis, and forecasting.
• 4 year degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related discipline.
• Advanced mathematical and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced problem solving skills.
• Ability to analyze various data, model complex scenarios, and forecast trends.
• Ability to think creatively and evaluate multiple analytic methods.
• Ability to effectively articulate and present research results to others.
• Ability to persuade and influence others.
• Ability to work independently and objectively.
• Ability to achieve highest standards of accuracy and precision.
• Ability to manage time and research projects effectively.
• Occasional to frequent travel required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial and business related research and analysis on existing processes, markets, and business units.
• Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and resource investments.
• Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance.
• Develop sophisticated modeling to forecast business trends.
• Assist with special financial and business related studies and cooperate with other departments in preparing analyses.
• Compile and prepare reports, graphs and charts of research results.
• Provide market intelligence, evaluate local markets, analyze current and potential financial metrics, and make recommendations.
• Analyze, determine and recommend staffing levels for various markets.
• Responsible for end-of-year budgets for the Income Statement.

Skills

Data research

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Creative thinking

Influence & persuasion

Time management

Independent work

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Presentation of findings

Travel readiness

Education

4-year degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting or related discipline

Job description

Become part of the excitement. As a Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis, you will support and assist in advancing the Company’s strategic plans by providing insightful business analyses, financial impact estimates, and forecasts of existing trends in business processes, resource investments, and business units to evaluate progress toward long range goals and make recommendations for achieving those goals.

In this role you will:

• Prepare financial and business related research and analysis on existing processes, markets, and business units
• Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and resource investments
• Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance
• Develop sophisticated modeling to forecast business trends
• Assist with special financial and business related studies and cooperate with other departments in preparing analyses
• Compile and prepare reports, graphs and charts of research results
• Provide market intelligence, evaluate local markets, analyze current and potential financial metrics, and make recommendations
• Analyze, determine and recommend staffing levels for various markets
• Responsible for end-of-year budgets for the Income Statement

What you bring to the table:

• 5 years experience in data research, financial analysis, and forecasting
• 4 year degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related discipline
• Advanced mathematical and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Advanced problem solving skills
• Ability to analyze various data, model complex scenarios, and forecast trends
• Ability to think creatively and evaluate multiple analytic methods
• Ability to effectively articulate and present research results to others
• Ability to persuade and influence others
• Ability to work independently and objectively
• Ability to achieve highest standards of accuracy and precision
• Ability to manage time and research projects effectively
• Occasional to frequent travel required

Compensation Details:

The expected starting rate of pay for this position is $105,000 annually, depending on experience. This position is also incentive eligible, based on specific and relevant business metrics.

The Value of Graybar:

• Multiple plan options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug benefits.
• Life Insurance coverage for you and options for your family.
• Save on expenses with Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Enjoy our Disability Benefits at no cost to you.
• Share in our success with Profit Sharing Plans.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match to help secure your future.
• Paid Vacation & Sick Days to spend time away from work or in case of an illness.
• Rest and recharge during our Paid Holidays throughout the year.
• Take advantage of our Paid Wellness Day to focus on preventive care and prioritize your health.
• Volunteer with Community Time Off to give back to the community.
• Predictable Work Schedules to plan your life: no weekends or nights for most roles.
• Celebrate your and others' achievements with our Employee Recognition Program.
• Reach your career goals with our Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs.
• And More Perks that support your well-being and career growth.

Benefit eligibility may vary across locations and roles, so be sure to check in with your recruiter for more information.

Why should you join Graybar?

At Graybar, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that employees with diverse perspectives bring the ideas and innovative thinking we need to solve our biggest challenges and compete in an ever-changing world. Consistent with our values, we welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences into our company because we believe it’s the right thing to do and the right way to run our business. We want each of our employees to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging, ownership and inclusion at Graybar. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and we work to build a collaborative environment where our employees have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference, both as individuals and as part of the team. That’s what our employee ownership culture is all about: working as one team and moving forward together, while honoring the unique value each person brings to our company.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Graybar, a Fortune 500 company, specializes in supply chain management services, and is a leading North American distributor of high quality components, equipment, and materials. We serve the construction market, the commercial, institutional, and government (CIG) market, and the industrial and utility markets. Graybar products and services support new construction, infrastructure updates, building renovation, facility maintenance, repair and operations, and original equipment manufacturing.