Title: Financial Planning & Analysis Manager - Kitchen & Bathroom Products Location: Lumberton, New Jersey (hybrid 1 or 2 days office) Travel : occasional (1 or 2 times per year) international travel required Package: $150,000 - $160,000 + 15% Bonus + standard benefits Reporting / reports: This position receives direction from the CFO, North America. The position requires the individual to work largely independently but requires direct interaction with the Senior Leadership Team, North America and the Global Controlling Department. This role currently has no reports. Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for planning, pursuing and challenging financial and strategic goals of a European kitchen & bathroom manufacturer's North American (NA) business Responsible for driving profitability, productivity and efficiency throughout all business functions and processes Responsible for being an essential interface for regional management, HQ and all other regional/ local functions Contribute to SAP/ system enhancements as well as digitalization of current processes Responsible for developing and managing the NA Controlling team and setting targets in line with NA Strategy Manage Sales/Category/Market Profitability including margin analysis on current portfolio and customer mix as well as new products, pricing and initiatives Manage/coordinate local planning and forecasting process, templates & schedules, develop planning tools and communicate targets Plan, forecast and monitor capital investments and review post investment ROI Manage and maintain Costs and Operations KPIs including production and logistics Contribute to the establishment of strategic targets & Business KPI Perform initiative controlling and monitor the achievement of financial KPI, strategic guidelines Check planning results, adapt plans if necessary and approve planning Month end and Mgmt. Reporting w/ standard and ad-hoc reporting Conduct evaluation by management and initiating measures Manage reporting system/data processes Evaluate and manage financial performance for US and CAN Markets Education and Experience: Must have experience in financial planning and analysis, commercial finance, or a similar strategic finance role, with proven leadership experience. Ideally working for a finished-goods product manufacturer. Exposure to working alongside and in collaboration with a European HQ advantageous. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or relevant graduate degree preferred. Proficiency in SAP / S4/HANA, with a solid track record of leveraging its capabilities to improve financial reporting and analysis. Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and strategic plans. Strong business acumen and strategic thinking, with the ability to identify financial opportunities and risks. Demonstrated experience in team building and development, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels of the organization.
