FP&A Director (Hybrid)

Company Description

Vericast is the financial institution (FI) performance partner. We help banks and credit unions drive growth, improve efficiency, increase engagement and navigate change through the power of data, technology and people. Our advanced analytics, data-driven insights and integrated solution set enable better execution with agility, precision and scale. That’s why thousands of financial institutions look to Vericast and our 150 years of financial services expertise to help them achieve more. For more information, visit http://www.vericast.com or follow Vericast on LinkedIn.

Job Description

The FP&A Director reports to the VP, Finance in supporting the business for cost management + the Director, FP&A, who directs and oversees cost analysis, forecasting and planning for the company. The FP&A Manager ensures development of forecasts for properly stewarding costs in support of the short and long term business goals.

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive the linkage of performance metrics related to operating results with the achievement of EBITDA performance that is in line with initiatives employed with the strategic and annual plans.
• Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators. Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance. Oversee and manage the continued development of Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Operating Plan and Modeling tools.
• Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes. Supporting Management Team and Department heads with in-depth analysis and reporting. Prepare presentations to Senior Management Team.
• Accountable for analysis and reporting of process results as compared to budget updates and prior year, including analysis of changes in staffing, cost reduction programs and mix changes on results. Recommends specific appropriate corrective actions where necessary.
• Preparation and analysis of monthly financial and operating reports, monthly operating statements, forecasts, monthly variance analysis, budget data and MD&A summary for quarterly earnings. Make recommendations regarding efficiency, cost savings and productivity through working knowledge of system operations across all departments.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• Master's Degree (Preferred)
• In lieu of the above education requirements, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

EXPERIENCE

• Budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning experience along with experience with financial modeling.
• Experience with best practices in financial reporting, planning and analysis and experience with planning and reporting systems (Hyperion and Essbase).
• Strong planning and organizational skills; strong oral and written communication skills and experience with cross-functional and cross-divisional projects that drive change.
• 8+ years of progressive financial experience.

COMMUNICATION AND CONTACTS

•  Ability to present to large and key groups, persuade individuals/groups and negotiate effective solutions between key clients
• Ability to develop approaches and manage work to ensure the highest quality work and deliverables for internal/external customers

DECISION MAKING

• Leads multidisciplinary projects or strategic initiatives impacting the function or business strategies
• Influences the department strategy to address internal or external business and regulatory issues
• Provides distinctive technical/functional expertise and leadership for the company
• Owns interpreting business strategy and translating it into tactical departmental strategies and plans
• Responsible for addressing complex business issues beyond immediate needs or where established policies may not be aligned with business needs/objectives
• Requires broad conceptual judgment and ability to deal with complex factors not easily evaluated

OTHER

Supervisory Responsibility: Owns and is accountable for the quality and quantity of work, staff motivation, methods and practices, discipline and staffing decisions, and varied management/supervisory duties; manages the work of multiple products/areas or region.

Additional Information

Base Salary: $139,000 - $161,000

The ultimate compensation offered for the position will depend upon several factors such as skill level, cost of living, experience, and responsibilities.

Vericast offers a generous total rewards benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401K with company match and generous PTO allowance. A wide variety of additional benefits like life insurance, employee assistance and pet insurance are also available, not to mention smart and friendly coworkers!

At Vericast, we don’t just accept differences - we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Vericast considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classifications protected by law. Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@vericast.com. EEO is the law. To review your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity please visit: www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

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