Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

At Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., a leading designer, marketer and distributor of small household and commercial appliances, our culture is one of hard work, ethical behavior, and teamwork. We roll up our sleeves and work hard to create products that have been pleasing customers for over 100 years. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes health, dental, and vision insurances, HSA contributions, Profit Sharing, and a 401(k) plan with vested contributions beginning Day One. We provide paid vacation and holidays, summer hours and a paid charitable day off. To offset the cost of staying fit we offer a quarterly subsidy, and you can purchase our products at a discounted cost. We have a casual dress code, flexible hours, and development opportunities. These are just a few of the advantages of working for this dynamic company.

We are seeking qualified candidates for the Director of FP&A at our Corporate facility located in Glen Allen, VA. This role will be responsible for driving the company's financial planning processes, supporting executive decision-making through financial insights, and ensuring effective financial forecasting and budgeting. This role is crucial in partnering with various departments to guide and influence the business through financial data, analysis, and recommendations. This role will lead HBB's financial planning, forecasting and analysis activities, including long-term forecasting, annual budgets and rolling forecasts to guide the organization's financial strategy. The Director FP&A will support Executive (CEO, CFO) decision making and will provide strategic analysis and recommendations to the Executive Committee on revenue growth, cost reduction opportunities and capital investment. This role will support the M&A function on acquisition analysis and diligence. This position is hybrid, on-site 3 days per week.

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Develop and oversee the financial planning process, including long-term forecasting, annual budgets, and rolling forecasts to guide the organization's financial strategy.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between financial plans and operational strategies.
• Facilitate the capital allocation process, ensuring resources are optimally deployed to support business priorities.
• Lead the FP&A team in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and providing analysis on variances and trends.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and measure key performance indicators that align with the company's strategic goals.
• Drive financial modeling efforts to support decision-making for new initiatives, product launches, and business expansion.
• Conducting competitor analysis and market research to inform strategic planning and maintain a competitive edge.
• Prepare and support quarterly earnings release analysis and guidance to support the CEO/CFO in the Quarterly Earnings Release.
• Support all members of senior leadership with ad-hoc analysis and special projects.

Requirements of the position include:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience
• Excellent managerial and organizational skills including multi-tasking, delegating, setting goals, prioritization, time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Decision maker with strong initiative and drive towards continuous improvement
• Cross functional collaboration and leadership abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Able to analyze complex issues, communicate simple recommendations and influence management.

Our employees enjoy working in a tobacco-free and drug-free environment. We do not consider candidates who use tobacco products. Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.E-Verify.gov.