Location: Lake Mary,FL, USA
Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. in Lake Mary, Florida, is looking for a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager. SUMMARY The FP&A Manager will play a critical leadership role within Mitsubishi Power Americas' corporate Finance organization, driving financial strategy, planning, and analysis to support the business's growth and operational goals. Based in Lake Mary, FL, this position will serve as a trusted advisor to senior management by delivering actionable financial insights, overseeing the Planning and Forecasting processes, and fostering cross-functional collaboration across the Mitsubishi Power Americas Group. As part of the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team, he/she will assist in various FP&A functions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Business Partnership: Cultivate strong relationships with business unit leaders to deeply understand operational performance, forecasts, and financial results, providing management with key insights and actionable recommendations. Financial Planning Leadership: Lead the annual budgeting and long-range financial planning processes in collaboration with the FP&A Director, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives. Financial Reporting Excellence: Oversee the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior leadership and the parent company in Japan, ensuring accuracy and relevance. Operational Performance Analysis: Enhance the framework for monitoring and measuring operational and strategic performance, driving process improvements, and supporting initiatives in data transformation, automation, and visualization. Key Metrics Management: Develop and maintain monthly performance indicators, analyze variances, and provide senior management with insights via dashboards and key performance indicator (KPI) reports. Executive Communication: Prepare and present high-impact presentations for senior executives, offering insightful analysis, framing key decisions, and identifying critical action items. Productivity Initiatives: Drive the identification and tracking of productivity metrics and initiatives, delivering timely updates to stakeholders. Board Reporting: Support quarterly board-level business reviews, ensuring timely and comprehensive reporting of performance and strategic updates. Financial Modeling and Analysis: Build and refine financial models to support decision-making, scenario analysis, and ad hoc reporting. Problem Solving and Innovation: Address complex business challenges by proposing and implementing innovative financial solutions. EDUCATION & SKILLS Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. MBA is a plus. Professional Experience: 8+ years of experience in corporate or global finance, with a preference for candidates from multinational manufacturing organizations. Financial Expertise: Deep understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, coupled with the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights. Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP) and performance management tools like Hyperion or OneStream is highly desirable. Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and present to C-suite executives effectively. Analytical Strength: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities, complemented by creative and forward-looking thinking. Leadership Qualities: Proven ability to manage competing priorities, inspire cross-functional collaboration, and maintain a strategic view while ensuring operational excellence. Adaptability and Initiative: Demonstrated flexibility in a dynamic environment, with the drive and self-motivation to lead initiatives and deliver results. Travel Requirements: Minimal travel (