POSITION SUMMARY
BlueCrest delivers mission-critical automation equipment, software, and services that improve the integrity, efficiency, visibility, and productivity of postal operations worldwide. Through deep customer partnerships, proprietary innovation, and a world-class global service organization, we support customers across the entire lifecycle of their operations and help them achieve sustainable business success. Our vision is to be the leading provider of secure, high-volume postal solutions.
Although our manufacturing headquarters is based in Danbury, Connecticut, we are a global company with clients and team members in over 15 countries worldwide, including an expansive field service team comprised of over eight-hundred specialized field service technicians. Advancing our clients’ operations to meet the demands of the future takes a great team and hard work.
We move quickly to creatively solve problems and implement change. Most of all we cherish our role as a trusted and innovative technology partner. We provide a supportive and inclusive working environment for employees where individuals can thrive, and teams can flourish.
Our BlueCrest culture is reflected by our core behaviors: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Resourcefulness and Enthusiasm (I CARE). It is with these behaviors in mind that we approach every customer, every idea, every product, and every employee, every day. It is the essence of how we interact and work—it’s how things get done at BlueCrest.
The Director FP&A is responsible for analyzing the financial results of managing the financial books and records of BlueCrest , including the measurements and distribution of KPIs, product line profitability analysis, ROI and investment analysis. In addition, the Director of FP&A will be responsible for issuing accurate and intuitive monthly Investor and management reports in a timely fashion and informing management of cost savings and revenue enhancing opportunities
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the operations of the FP&A Team, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives
- Oversee the month-end, quarter-end and year-end analysis of the Company's financial statements. Prepare and distribute monthly management reports
- Perform analysis of company's results vs budgets and targets by product line and cost centers
- Prepare and issue daily, weekly and monthly internal and external KPIs
- Work closely with department leads to communicate and understand variances from budgets and internal targets
- Perform "what if" analysis of potential business initiatives
- Calculate ROI on company investments
- Deep dive into costs to determine run rates and potential for efficiencies
- Prepare debt covenant analysis and ensure adherence to quarterly debt covenant compliance reporting requirements to third parties.
- Provide a support service by working with all departments and management to help
- improving the controls and processes.
- Assist in the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts
- Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
- Reports to the CFO
- Works closely with Executive team and business leasers
QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS)
MINIMUM:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- Minimum 10 years FP&A experience in a senior accounting or financial management role
- ERP experience, Microsoft D365 experience a plus
- Results oriented, strong organizational and time management skills with ability to multi-task
- Self-starter, willing to roll up their sleeves and dig in
- Team leader with strong time management skills
- Strong communication and team player skills
- Advanced Excel, PowerPoint & Word abilities -- ability to create spreadsheets and presentations
PREFERRED:
- Master’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline (MBA is a plus)
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the operations of the FP&A Team, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives
- Oversee the month-end, quarter-end and year-end analysis of the Company's financial statements. Prepare and distribute monthly management reports
- Perform analysis of company's results vs budgets and targets by product line and cost centers
- Prepare and issue daily, weekly and monthly internal and external KPIs
- Work closely with department leads to communicate and understand variances from budgets and internal targets
- Perform "what if" analysis of potential business initiatives
- Calculate ROI on company investments
- Deep dive into costs to determine run rates and potential for efficiencies
- Prepare debt covenant analysis and ensure adherence to quarterly debt covenant compliance reporting requirements to third parties.
- Provide a support service by working with all departments and management to help
- improving the controls and processes.
- Assist in the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts
- Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing
Pay Range
DOE
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- At least 10 years of FP&A experience in a senior accounting or financial management role
- ERP experience
- Results-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills
- Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience
What We Do
BlueCrest provides comprehensive data-through-delivery technology solutions, changing how business is done within the postal and parcel industry, and eCommerce. Building upon its long history of innovation and deep industry knowledge, BlueCrest partners with its worldwide client base delivering efficient results and continuous service excellence. Through both internal development and acquisition, including BCC Software, BlueCrest provides best-in-class solutions which include production-level inkjet printers, inserters, sorters, parcel automation, postal optimization, and productivity improvement software. All of this is supported by a global service organization to include professional services. Headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut the company employs over 1,600 people worldwide and has a rich culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, resourcefulness, and enthusiasm. Visit www.bluecrestinc.com to find out more.
