Job Summary

As the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, you will be a key member of the finance leadership team, responsible for overseeing and enhancing the financial planning and analysis processes. The Directory of Financial Planning & Analysis will develop, consolidate, and communicate detailed and insightful financial and operational results and analyses for internal and external stakeholders. This position will also identify key drivers to business performance and help leaders easily identify, track, measure, and action areas to improve profitability in their respective functions.

Essential Job Functions

• Financial Analysis:
  • Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Performance Reporting:
  • Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior management.
  • Prepare month end bank reporting with actual versus plan analysis.
  • Track key performance indicators and provide analysis to support business decisions.
• Budgeting and Forecasting:
  • Lead the annual budgeting process by collaborating with the executive team to set financial targets.
  • Develop accurate and comprehensive financial forecasts to support decision-making.
  • Evaluate and analyze key financial metrics, identifying areas for margin and cost improvement and optimization.
• Strategic Planning:
  • Work closely with senior management to develop and execute financial strategies that align with the firm’s investment goals and long-term business plans.
• Scenario Analysis:
  • Stay up to date with industry trends and market conditions to inform financial planning.
  • Perform product pricing/mix/SKU analysis to assess profitability.
  • Perform machine capacity and profitability analysis.
  • Create operator dashboards to drive accountability.
  • Model and analyze various financial scenarios to evaluate the impact of potential acquisitions and other strategic initiatives.
  • Participate in ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed
• Cash Flow Management:
  • Manage the 13-week cash flow ensuring liquidity needs are met while optimizing capital allocation.
• Risk Assessment:
  • Identify and assess financial risks, recommending mitigation strategies to protect the private equity owner investment.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong knowledge of financial modeling and forecasting.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent proficiency in financial software, such as Excel, financial modeling tools, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, Workday (Adaptive Planning) experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A - Subject to change based on business needs.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field. MBA, CPA, or CFA designation is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial analysis and planning, with a background in private equity or banking preferred
• Knowledge of the printing and converting or similar manufacturing industry is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Required to stand, walk, sit, or sit and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to use hands or fingers, and to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds at times.
• Comfortable working in a warehouse or manufacturing environment if required.

Typical environment of manufacturing and production facilities. Exposure includes but is not limited to continuous noise, scent of materials, bright workstations, machinery with moving parts.

Other Details:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Garlock Flexibles is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.