Manager, Corporate Finance & Strategic Planning

Job Description:

Position Summary

The Manager Corporate Finance & Strategic Planning is responsible for leading BraunAbility Americas financial planning forecasting SG&A management balance sheet forecasting treasury and financial reporting activities.

This role serves as the owner of the Companys budgeting and forecasting processes partnering closely with Finance Business Partners Accounting and business leadership to provide financial insights improve decision-making and strengthen financial visibility across the organization.

This position reports directly to the Vice President Finance & IT and has no direct reports initially.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process across the business.
• Own the monthly forecasting process including consolidation analysis and executive reporting.
• Coordinate planning activities across Finance Business Partners while maintaining ownership of the consolidated company forecast.
• Develop long-range financial plans and scenario analyses.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes forecasting methodologies and reporting tools.
• Monitor risks and opportunities impacting revenue margin SG&A and profitability.

SG&A & Performance Management

• Lead SG&A planning forecasting variance analysis and reporting.
• Partner with business leaders to identify cost drivers productivity opportunities and action plans.
• Monitor headcount spending trends and operating performance.
• Develop reporting and analytics that improve visibility and accountability across the organization.

Balance Sheet Cash Flow & Working Capital

• Develop and maintain balance sheet forecasts as part of the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Partner with Accounting and business leaders to forecast inventory receivables payables capital expenditures and other key balance sheet accounts.
• Lead working capital reporting and analysis.
• Develop cash flow and free cash flow forecasts.
• Identify risks and opportunities affecting liquidity and financial performance.

Treasury Banking & Risk Management

• Lead cash forecasting and liquidity planning activities.
• Serve as the primary finance contact for banking and treasury activities.
• Support debt covenant monitoring and lender reporting requirements.
• Coordinate insurance renewals and support risk management activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve cash flow and working capital performance.

Executive Reporting & Business Analysis

• Prepare executive financial reporting packages scorecards and dashboards.
• Support Board reporting and presentation development.
• Develop meaningful business narratives that explain company performance.
• Build financial models and business cases supporting operational and strategic decision-making.
• Provide analytical support for leadership initiatives and special projects.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner closely with Finance Business Partners to develop an integrated view of company performance.
• Collaborate with Accounting leadership to ensure alignment between actual results forecasts and financial plans.
• Influence decisions through fact-based analysis and recommendations.
• Improve financial transparency and accountability across the organization.
• Lead through partnership and influence across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics Business or related field.
• 5-8 years of progressive experience in FP&A Corporate Finance or related finance roles.
• Experience leading budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.

Preferred

• MBA CPA CMA or similar professional designation.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Treasury banking cash management or insurance experience.
• Experience supporting executive leadership reporting and business planning.

BraunAbility is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age disability veteran status or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications merit and business needs.

BraunAbility is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.