Carpenter Technology
Manager Financial Planning & Analysis
Reading, PA
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 22 days ago
Data AnalysisFinancial ModelingFinancial AnalysisAccountingForecastingProcess ImprovementProcurementResearchLeadershipPublic SpeakingFinancial Reporting
About the role
- Prepare and present financial plans, forecasts, and business performance analyses to senior management.
- Provide monthly pre-close updates to Corporate Office and mid-quarter business updates to SAO leadership as needed.
- Financial Reporting and Business Analysis
Responsibilities
- Partner with business leaders to drive financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis that supports strategic decision-making and operational excellence.
- Partner with Commercial Finance to develop direct contribution forecasts and performance analyses.
- Collaborate with Plant Controllers and the Fixed Cost team to forecast and analyze variable and fixed costs.
- Develop financial models and business case analyses to support strategic initiatives and growth opportunities.
- Maintain, enhance, and distribute the Day 5 Closing Package to the SAO Finance team.
- Develop executive-level presentations for business reviews, board meetings, and senior leadership discussions.
- Operational and Strategic Support
- Research, prepare, and deliver ad hoc financial analyses and reporting requested by senior leadership, including data-driven recommendations.
- Support continuous improvement efforts focused on forecast accuracy, reporting simplification, and business process optimization.
- Provide senior leadership with analytical tools and insights to establish goals, evaluate performance, and support business decisions.
Requirements
- Four-year college degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Advanced degree desirable.
- Ten or more years of Finance or Accounting experience required.
- Possess the ability to solve unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business
- Ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful business insights and recommendations.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of Hyperion software is strongly preferred
Skills
- Advanced financial modeling, reporting, and presentation skills.
Compensation
- Lead the financial planning process for the SAO business unit, including monthly forecasts, annual operating plans, and long-range strategic plans.
Benefits
- Track and report progress against all SAO bonus metrics, providing visibility and decision support to senior leadership when balancing competing business priorities.
Company info
- Perform miscellaneous accounting responsibilities as part of the monthly financial close process and support accurate, timely financial reporting.
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