Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Worthington Industries; North Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Worthington Industries is seeking a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis to oversee reporting, forecasting, budgeting and long-range planning. The role translates financial results into actionable insights for senior leadership and drives executive performance reporting.

The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional budgeting efforts, develop executive-level commentary, and utilize AI-assisted improvements to optimize reporting efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field from an accredited university.
• Extensive experience in a senior leadership role within FP&A.
• Intermediate understanding of GAAP.
• Experience with Oracle, Tagetik, SAP, Hyperion or similar financial systems.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop executive-level reporting and commentary that connects financial results with relevant commercial and operational drivers
• Support earnings preparation and external reporting by providing financial analysis and business context
• Contribute to ad hoc financial analyses and cross-functional projects, bringing structure and clarity to business issues
• Assist in the setting of short- and long-term variable compensation targets and provide reporting that measures/summarizes attainment of compensation related metrics
• Collaborate with support function department heads to develop budgets, manage operational expenses and identify cost optimization opportunities
• Identify and implement scalable improvements to financial reporting processes, enhancing efficiency, accuracy and team capacity with the assistance of AI tools
• Support the integration of acquisitions into the existing financial reporting environment

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Process improvement

Data visualization

Cross-functional leadership

Communication with leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Oracle

Tagetik

SAP

Hyperion

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

The Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for oversight of reporting (including report development), analysis and forecasting activities. This role evaluates business performance, identifies emerging risks and translates financial and operational results into actionable insights for senior leadership. The Manager leads key elements of forecasting, annual budgeting, long-range planning, and executive performance reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop executive-level reporting and commentary that connects financial results with relevant commercial and operational drivers
• Support earnings preparation and external reporting by providing financial analysis and business context
• Contribute to ad hoc financial analyses and cross-functional projects, bringing structure and clarity to business issues
• Assist in the setting of short- and long-term variable compensation targets and provide reporting that measures/summarizes attainment of compensation related metrics
• Collaborate with support function department heads to develop budgets, manage operational expenses and identify cost optimization opportunities
• Identify and implement scalable improvements to financial reporting processes, enhancing efficiency, accuracy and team capacity with the assistance of AI tools
• Support the integration of acquisitions into the existing financial reporting environment

Capabilities:

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong analytical, mathematical and problem-solving skills
• Track record of process improvement
• Create visualization tools that allow stakeholders to analyze and interpret large financial data sets
• Multi-task in a fast-paced environment and prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines
• Develop strong cross-functional partnerships
• Interact confidently and lead business discussions with peers, business partners and senior leadership

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field from an accredited university
• Extensive experience in a senior leadership role within financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
• Intermediate understanding of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with Oracle, Tagetik, SAP, Hyperion or similar financial systems
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint