Manager, Finance Planning and Analysis - Operations

Chamberlain Group (CG) is a global leader in intelligent access and Blackstone portfolio company. Powered by our myQ technology, we make access simple and secure for millions of homeowners, businesses, and communities worldwide. Our flagship brands, LiftMaster® and Chamberlain® , are found in 51+ million homes, and 14 million+ people rely on the myQ® app daily.

Manager, Finance Planning and Analysis – Operations

This role is within Chamberlain Group's Finance group. A successful incumbent is expected to (i) Lead the analysis of monthly overhead spending and costing results; identify trends and consolidate reporting for operations leadership, and (ii) Oversee development of financial models, monthly forecasts, and annual budget for all operations; support corporate reporting and planning requirements by providing all necessary cost information for operations. Requires 7-10 years of financial planning, analysis, budgeting, financial modeling and forecasting experience and a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

• Lead the analysis of monthly overhead spending and costing results; identify trends and consolidate reporting for operations leadership
• Oversee development of financial models, monthly forecasts, and annual budget for all operations; support corporate reporting and planning requirements by providing all necessary cost information for operations
• Lead financial analysis and business reporting in support of the monthly closing process
• Consolidate month end reporting and create presentation packages for leadership review, including cost of failure
• Perform operational analyses that create value for the manufacturing operations
• Identify, analyze and communicate relevant trends and their impacts on the business
• Summarize and report on manufacturing variances to corporate finance
• Maintain and communicate KPIs that assist upper management with business decision making
• Manage capital spending with plant managers and establish spend strategy
• Responsible for ad-hoc reporting and the development of relevant supporting presentations
• Drive continuous improvements across all financial planning processes; identify and leverage best practices in all processes to drive improved forecasting reporting accuracy and timeliness
• Protect Chamberlain Group’s reputation by keeping information confidential
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
• Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed
• Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.

• Motivate and lead a high performance team by attracting, developing, engaging and retaining team members
• Drive the performance management and compensation processes by communicating job expectations, monitoring and evaluating performance, providing feedback and facilitating employee development per the company’s policies
• Maintain transparent communication by appropriately communicating organization information to team through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, appropriate email, IM and regular interpersonal communications
• Lead and motivate individuals and teams to create a workplace culture that is consistent with the Chamberlain Group mission, vision and values.

Education/Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Experience:

7-10 years of financial planning, analysis, budgeting, financial modeling and forecasting experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with CAPEX forecasting and planning which includes operations, cash flow and financial accounting
• Ability to organize and analyze large volumes of data, perform data reconciliations and summarize for executive review
• Excellent computer skills required, including a high degree of demonstrated Excel expertise and knowledge of financial systems
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, under tight deadlines
• Must have the ability to work across cross-functionally and be effective in a matrix organization.

Other:

• Ability to travel occasionally internationally and domestically
• Advanced English proficiency