Robert Half Finance & Accounting pioneered specialized financial recruitment in 1948 and today, as a result, is the worldwide leader in the industry. We specialize in placing experienced professionals in areas such as accounting, finance, credit and collections, bookkeeping, payroll and taxation. For six decades, we have developed lasting relationships with the industry-leading companies we serve, giving us access to the best career opportunities for our candidates. Robert Half Finance & Accounting is a division of Robert Half International, which was again named #1 in our industry on FORTUNE® magazine's list of "America's Most Admired Companies." For more information, visit us online at www.roberthalffinance.com or call 1.800.474.4253 today. (FORTUNE, March 17, 2008)

Job Overview
Company: Robert Half
Finance & Accounting
Location: BENSALEM, PA
Salary: 80,000.00 - 95,000.00 USD /year
Position Type: Full Time, Employee
Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance
Contact: Recruiter
Phone: 1 215 568-4580
Email: Apply by Email
Fax: 1 215 564-1968
Ref ID: 03720-112062
Job Description

Manufacturing company in Bucks County has an exciting, high visibility opportunity for an experienced Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis. The Manager of FP&A will prepare financial plans and analyze the corporation's financial performance across all its divisions. In conjunction with the executive leadership and senior financial teams, you will Manage the preparation of financial forecasts and budgeting process, including the development/evaluation of: Balance Sheet & Cash Flow forecasts, 18 month rolling P&L forecasts, 3-year strategic planning, Board of Director presentations, Inventory plans, Capital plans, an Monthly Operating Reviews. Conduct business and financial analyses to: Explain actual versus budget variances and changes in the forecast, Identify opportunities for sales and margin growth as well as expense and capital reductions, Recommend to the Executive Leadership follow-up discussions upon these issues as maybe required. Analyze corporate expense variances to budget and forecast. Work closely with general accounting, reporting and various corporate divisions to assess reasons for variances, ensure that the forecasts appropriately reflect expectations, and that follow-up discussions are held if issues arise, Interact closely with Brand leadership teams to ensure that forecasts appropriately reflect future expectations and that Risk and Opportunities are identified. Establish company-wide standardized business performance measurement strategy, including: Strategic Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and Weekly and Monthly business reviews. Analyze and evaluate major capital investment opportunities against the company's return on investment hurdle rate. Monitor Capital spend against plan and assist the Capital Review Committee in evaluating capital projects. Provide ad hoc analyses for Executive Leadership team. Qualified candidates should email resumes to Jennifer Eckhardt at jennifer.eckhardt@roberthalf.com

Qualifications :
Qualified candidates will possess BS/BA in business, finance, or economics; MBA or CPA preferred, experience in financial planning, accounting, and/or strategic planning, 3-5 years retail or similar industry experience preferred, experience in a Big 4 or national consulting firm preferred, strong analytical and interpersonal skills; excellent communications ability, strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Strong Modeling skills and ability to work under tight timelines, Knowledge of SAPs Business Performance Consolidation tool (Outlooksoft) is a plus.

Founded in 1948, Robert Half Finance & Accounting is the world’s first and largest specialized financial recruitment service. We specialize in placing experienced professionals in all areas of accounting, finance, credit and collections, bookkeeping, payroll, audit and taxation. For more than 60 years, we have developed lasting relationships with the industry-leading companies we serve, which gives us access to the best career opportunities for our candidates. Our parent company, Robert Half International (NYSE: RHI), was the first company in the staffing industry to be added to the S&P 500. We are consistently named to FORTUNE® magazine’s "World’s Most Admired Companies" list and the Forbes Platinum List, and were recently added to The Forbes Global 2000 listing of the world’s largest companies. Robert Half Finance & Accounting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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    Robert Half Finance & Accounting is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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