Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Job Summary: This position oversees financial transaction compliance, account reconciliation, and reporting for internal management and external stakeholders. Responsibilities may include cost accounting, budgeting, and accounts payable/receivable functions. Team leaders supervise staff, set objectives, address routine challenges, and ensure policies and procedures are followed.Job Responsibilities: Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closings, account reconciliations, and analysis.Support cost accounting functions and related reporting activities.Collaborate with department managers to monitor budgets, perform gap analyzes, and track variances.Participate in quarterly physical inventories and support annual expense budget creation.Prepare and maintain accounting forms, documentation, and work instructions to support training and standard procedures.Assist with internal and external audit requests and reporting.Contribute to process improvements to increase efficiency while maintaining accuracy.Ensure due diligence and accuracy in all financial reporting.Communicate effectively with management and team members in a cooperative and professional manner.Follow all safety procedures and company policies, including proper use of PPE and reporting unsafe conditions.Manage multiple projects and priorities effectively, delegating when appropriate.Prepare accruals and review reconciliations.Track and report business plans plan vs. actuals.Education and/or Experience: 3-5 years minimum in a similar function within a manufacturing environment, automotive manufacturing experience preferred4-year degree in accountingBackground/Skills: Advanced Microsoft Office, Excel, WordERP System experience and abilitiesUse of office equipment i.e.. fax, copier, calculatorAbility to work with others in an open office, team environmentAbility to multi-task / work a fast-paced officeExcellent analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent communication skillsDemonstrates high level of integrity, business ethics, and confidentialityAbility to build friendly work relationships, develop cross department teams and mentor junior staffFamiliar with accounting concepts, practices, and procedures – Strong in GAAP, familiar with IFRSAnnual Operating budgetBudget vs Actual reportingRegional Financial template – sales analysis, GAAP analysisHeadquarters monthly/quarterly reporting