Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Start Date: Immediate
Employment Type: Permanent/Full Time
Scope
Automated Logic, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX), is the world’s largest solutions provider of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment for commercial, residential, and transportation applications. A global organization, Carrier has 45,000 employees worldwide, and annual revenues in excess of $12.5 billion.
Automated Logic Corporation, a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security Systems, provides cost-effective, user-friendly building controls solutions for thousands of customers. Our systems are installed in commercial office buildings, industrial plants, critical mission facilities, health care facilities, government complexes, hospitality/entertainment venues and retail locations worldwide.
At Automated Logic Corporation we offer a casual and relaxed environment, flexible work time and interesting assignments. That's just the beginning. We also offer a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide for you and your family now and in the years to come as well as an outstanding educational assistance program designed to encourage your career development.
Automated Logic Corporation has an exciting opportunity for a financial planning and analysis (FP&A) manager to be part of the senior Finance team at its Kennesaw, GA office. The FP&A Manager will be a strategic member of the Finance team and will provide analysis, review and tracking on financial metrics that impact the organization. This position is the primary financial analyst for the CFO for all financial planning, analysis and reporting matters.
The FP&A manager is the primary analytical support for the ALC CFO and, as part of the ALC senior Finance team, will offer counsel, support and leadership on financial matters that impact the organization. This position is the primary leader for Automated Logic Finance on all financial planning, analysis and reporting matters.
Duties
Key Position Requirements
Financial Close and Reporting
Ensure timely and accurate monthly financial reporting in accordance with the calendars published by Automated Logic Finance and corporate Finance. This requires that all necessary reports have been prepared, reviewed, approved and distributed appropriately.
Review key reports at least monthly to identify trends or metrics requiring further analysis and review. Work with the appropriate personnel and systems to determine underlying business drivers and review with management, as appropriate, to drive business actions and resolve issues.
Engage the ALC CFO and Branch Finance Director at least monthly to review financial statements and supporting schedules. Discuss and document key business trends, risks and opportunities and variance from prior forecast/prior year in preparation for monthly business review with the Automated Logic management team.
Serve as the primary FP&A liaison with corporate Finance. Manage required activities to ensure timely and accurate responses to all scheduled and ad hoc requests.
Financial Forecast
Prepare, review and analyze the monthly reporting package for the ALC forecast. Consolidate field and product information to create summary level schedules and analysis and review with the ALC CFO prior to the monthly forecast review meetings.
Research and prepare explanations of variances from the prior forecast in preparation for the ALC Senior Management monthly business review.
Financial Plan
Coordinate with CFO, Branch Finance Director and other key management annually beginning in late spring on the development of the subsequent year detail plan and five year high level plan.
Coordinate and prepare all needed analytics and presentations and review with the ALC CFO and General Manager for use as required in the planning process.
Financial Analysis and Support
Support the CFO, General Manager, Automated Logic management, and other personnel with preparation of financial and business analyses. This includes responding to ad hoc requests from Automated Logic Finance related to internal or external data needs. The corporate business team may also require ad hoc or standardized reporting that the FP&A Manager will assist with.
Internal Controls
Support the corporate commitment to internal controls compliance and programs. This includes participating in annual Accounting and Control Assessments (“ACA”), the annual internal gap SOX self-assessment and remediation activities as needed.
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