Specialist - FP&A

• Specialist FP&A will be responsible for providing and leading financial decision support with business partners and solutions for improved business results to senior management in manufacturing FP&A domain
• The candidate will also execute all Monthly reporting and look for ways to automate and simplify processes
• This role will specifically focus on supporting Medlines Manufacturing plants based out of all of Americas and would have exposure to partner with all plant controllers and other senior stakeholders

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze financial results, trends, and metrics monthly about manufacturing plants Medline operating Partner with the On-shore team to ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting deadlines are met
• Partner in initiatives and work with the central reporting team, consolidation projects Support new business initiatives, system integrations, and other major change management projects
• Support the onshore manufacturing team in preparing quarterly forecasts, Annual Operating Plans (AOP), and Long-Range Plans
• Understand & document the business drivers that impact actual and forecast financials
• Partner with the onshore team to conduct and lead quarterly/monthly financial business reviews Provide specialized expertise & support projects within the FP&A team to drive process improvement and consistency across all US and Mexico plants Provide function-relevant Finance expertise and assistance to the team (onshore as well as offshore) as required
• Respond to all relevant queries (including ad-hoc) from onshore business partners in an accurate and timely manner

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• At least 5 years of financial planning, management reporting, and/or analysis experience, preferably in Manufacturing organization Experience in working cross-functionally and collaboratively in a global organization
• Strong technical accounting skills and practical knowledge of the principles of financial accounting and accounting standards
• Strong in MS Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint advanced skillset)
• Ability to communicate strongly and influence without authority
• Strong analytical skills & continuous improvement mindset
• Flexibility and good team player
• Multiple stakeholder management
• QAD/SAP knowledge, SAP S4 preferred

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

• CA, CMA with 5-8 years or Engineer & MBA from Top Tier Schools with 3-5 years of exp
• Alteryx / Tableau certified preferred