Accounting & Finance - Financial Planning & Analyst Manager
SUMMARY
At Magnolia, the Financial Planning & Analyst Manager is responsible for overseeing the budgeting process, performing financial analysis, and developing accurate forecasts. This position collaborates with various departments to improve policies, procedures, and processes, build models for strategic decision-making, and ensure accurate financial reporting to support well-founded recommendations. This position works from Magnolia Headquarters in Waco, Texas. It reports to the Director of Finance and has supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the primary finance business partner for assigned business channels, providing financial guidance, insights, and decision support to business leadership.
- Own the budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting, and financial planning processes for assigned business channels. *
- Lead monthly and quarterly business reviews, communicating financial performance, key risks, opportunities, and recommended actions. *
- Analyze business performance and key drivers to support strategic decision-making and improve financial results.
- Oversee the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of financial reporting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cash flow projections for assigned areas of responsibility. *
- Partner with the Director of Finance on enterprise planning initiatives and escalate significant financial risks, opportunities, and strategic matters as appropriate.
- Champion process improvements, reporting enhancements, financial controls, and operational discipline across assigned business channels.
- Manage, coach, and develop direct reports; establish priorities, review work product, and serve as an escalation point for complex financial and business partner matters. *
- Perform other duties as assigned.
*Metrics evaluated on Performance Review
COMPETENCIES
- Teamwork: Foster a team environment supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Effectively evaluate team members' strengths and ensure members are operating in their strengths. Identify, communicate, and train employees whose performance needs to improve.
- Critical Thinking: Evaluate and address problems quickly, efficiently, and effectively. Have an analytical and unbiased approach. Understand financial metrics, budgeting, and resource allocation to make decisions.
- Expertise: Maintain a thorough understanding of your area and each role in it to ensure all work is completed accurately and on time. Stay current on trends and advances in your field. Foster employees' abilities to become experts by connecting them with the resources and training needed.
- Communication: Actively engage in listening to teammates and guests and be open to feedback from guests, peers, and management. Establish communication channels between employees, management, and guests. Utilize written and verbal communication skills to convey information effectively.
- Guest Focus: Establish and uphold a culture of exceptional...