Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

The Manager FP&A will lead the consolidation of Corporate HQ financial plans, business partnerships of Corporate functions, business partnership of support functions, analysis and reporting of monthly results, process improvement initiatives, and other projects as assigned. The Manager will set goals, provide timely and meaningful feedback, coaching, and training, as well as written and verbal performance evaluations for two Sr. FP&A Analyst direct reports.

Financial Planning

* Support and provide financial leadership to the executive leadership team within the Corporate Headquarters group.

* Support IT department and other corporate functions as a finance business partner, providing leadership in forecast development and variance analysis.

* Communicate financial planning cycle requirements, assumptions, templates, and due dates to cost center managers and key management. Provide support, training, etc. to effectively manage change in templates or process.

* Prepare outlooks and budgets on a quarterly and annual basis for Corporate and submit the plans to executive management and the parent company, Komatsu LTD.

* Compare outlooks with prior actual results and plans to understand, bridge, and articulate the key drivers of significant changes. Compare forecasts against on-going and forward-looking macro environment. Challenge inaccurate or unreasonable items.

* Own the process of creating presentations for consolidated KAC Corporate reviews and Management Committee meetings.

* Supervise the consolidation of monthly and quarterly capital approval and spend reports and consolidation of annual 3-Year Capital Expenditure (Capex) plan for Corporate.

Monthly Reporting

* Supervise the preparation of financial trend and variance analyses comparing current operating results with prior operating results, outlook, and annual plan. Analysis will include expenses, invested capital, capital expenditures, and headcount. Follow-up with stakeholders as needed to investigate key drivers. Provide analytical results in a concise format to be used by management to make key business decisions.

* Supervise the preparation of a global monthly financial reporting package that provides a consistent, accurate report of operating results. Search out and implement financial reporting best practices.

* Actively support cost center managers and senior leaders to ensure accurate forecasts are being created and followed while providing financial and accounting guidance and advice.

* Ensure financial reporting controls are performed timely with proper evidence of review and support.

Other

* Develop sustainable system-generated reports, dashboards, and KPI/analytics using BPC, SQL, Power BI, etc. Supervise completion of ad hoc projects and requests as assigned.

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Master's degree, CPA, CFA a plus.

* Minimum-6 years' experience in Accounting or Financial Planning & Analysis demonstrating a progressive level of responsibility. Ability to prepare financial statements and explain the results.

* Driven and results oriented. Effective project leadership experience, time management, prioritization, and multi-tasking abilities. Committed to meeting established deliverables on time.

* Robust computer skills - SAP, BPC, Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills (e.g. Pivots, Power Query), SQL (Power Query), RPA concepts, BI/Power BI, strong technical aptitude

* Strong business sense with an ability to interpret data, explain financial results, develop trend lines, and assist in formulating action plans.

* Excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, effective written and verbal communication at all levels, collaboration, and interpersonal skills (apply emotional intelligence). Attention to detail and accuracy a must.

* Demonstrate a forward-thinking and continuous improvement mindset.

* Committed to the growth and development of direct reports through training, coaching, timely and meaningful feedback, goal setting, and performance evaluations.