Manager I, Financial Planning & Analysis - B2B

Job Description Summary: This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting B2B Sales Services in NALA! The successful candidate will: • Help drive and support accurate financial forecasting and planning cycles aiding business visibility and fiscal responsibility (including financial monthly close processes). • Analyze financial performance to assess future performance and to advise business partners on financial decision-making. • Support the preparation and coordination of financial forecasting, planning, analysis, and controls relevant to revenue, expense, and margin performance (including investments and/or cost control measures) • Help to provide insight via identifying trends and developments in competitive environments, and business performance and presents findings and recommendations to senior leadership. • Work under some supervision with the ability of autonomy; working independently within established processes and procedures. Duties and Responsibilities Develops, interprets, verifies, and disseminates full-year financial forecasts, plans, and reports for organizational leaders/business partners in their area of responsibility (function/department, sales center, location) Analyzes and assesses a moderately complex business, financial data, and metrics Tracks, reviews, understands and can articulate the latest and upcoming client or vendor commercials/contracts and their financial impact Analyzes trends and results, and advises based on those trends and results Provides outstanding service (at a high level of customer satisfaction) to organizational leaders and business partners; delivers, meets, and communicates regularly with business leaders/partners. Supports building of financial models based on analyses to aid organizational decision-making Collaborates across functions to ensure clear understanding, alignment, and insight Supports Finance & Accounting teams on quarterly close requirements and special projects Required Qualifications Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in the locality of their support Understanding of methods of systems analysis and the principles, design, and procedural methods used in forecasting, planning and data analysis. Experience in business partnering and relationship building. Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in business relationships and exercise sound business judgment. Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills. Team player with good interpersonal skills. Good prioritization, organizational skills, and attention to detail. 2 - 4 years of related experience to reflect skills and talent necessary for this role preferred. Bachelor’s Diploma/Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related area, or the equivalent preferred. Preferred Qualifications Professional accountancy qualification (location specific) is a plus. Working knowledge of FP&A and financial accounting systems. Systems knowledge and experience of Workday, Anaplan, Salesforce, and Tableau specifically a plus. Demonstrated experience developing effective working relationships with (Sales/HR/IT/Sales Support – as applicable) organizations a plus. Ability to work across time zones Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in other locations/jurisdictions