Enterprise FP&A Manager
- Full-Time
- Jersey City, NJ
- Verisk
- Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
At the heart of what we do is help clients manage risk. Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) provides data and insights to our customers in insurance, energy and the financial services markets so they can make faster and more informed decisions.
Our global team uses AI, machine learning, automation, and other emerging technologies to collect and analyze billions of records. We provide advanced decision-support to prevent credit, lending, and cyber risks. In addition, we monitor and advise companies on complex global matters such as climate change, catastrophes, and geopolitical issues.
But why we do our work is what sets us apart. It stems from a commitment to making the world better, safer and stronger.
It’s the reason Verisk is part of the UN Global Compact sustainability initiative. It’s why we made a commitment to balancing 100 percent of our carbon emissions. It’s the aim of our “returnship” program for experienced professionals rejoining the workforce after time away. And, it’s what drives our annual Innovation Day, where we identify our next first-to-market innovations to solve our customers’ problems.
At its core, Verisk uses data to minimize risk and maximize value. But far bigger, is why we do what we do.
At Verisk you can build an exciting career with meaningful work; create positive and lasting impact on business; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career. We have received the Great Place to Work® Certification for the fifth consecutive year. We’ve been recognized by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and a Best Employer for Women, testaments to our culture of engagement and the value we place on an inclusive and diverse workforce. Verisk’s Statement on Racial Equity and Diversity supports our commitment to these values and affecting positive and lasting change in the communities where we live and work.
Job Description
Verisk is seeking an Enterprise FP&A Manager to lead the strategic planning process (includes multi-year plans, budgets, and quarterly forecasts) and coordination of related business presentations. In this role, you'll support the decision-making process by delivering accurate and timely data, analysis, and recommendations and continuously develop and maintain reporting, analytical and modeling capabilities/methodologies of team.
As FP&A Manager you will lead and develop a team of FP&A analysts to achieve team objectives and enable company financial and business goals.
In this role you will:
Analyze, Plan, Report
- Provide routine and ad-hoc financial reporting to facilitate understanding of results in achieving company goals
- Support the creation of presentations to Investors, the Board of Directors, and Senior Management
- Other ad-hoc requests
Partner and Communicate
- Assist with ad hoc projects/analyses, supporting various business units and functional groups to ensure that assumptions, tactics, and results are value-add and compatible with company goals
- Compare actual results to budget/forecast and work with business partners to understand variance drivers
- Collaborate with Accounting/Finance on the month-end close process and related analyses
- Collaborate with Financial Systems on the annual budget and quarterly forecast processes to ensure accurate data collection and a seamless end-user experience
- Provide formal and informal training on financial concepts and systems to the organization
- Collaborate with other business groups to gain knowledge of upcoming changes (process changes, accounting changes, etc.) that may impact planning and reporting processes
- Proactively interface with other finance groups to promote best practices and standardization
Manage and Develop
- Prioritize team initiatives and workflow, challenge team behaviors, develop talent and reinforce the efforts of others to ensure a high-functioning team
Qualifications
About you:
- Bachelor’s degree from an AACSB accredited college or university required (Business, Finance, or related financial discipline preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in either a corporate or business unit finance role, an accounting firm, investment banking or consulting with 3+ years of experience in a public company
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of demonstrated quantitative and finance skills in educational and professional background
- Strong working knowledge of corporate business processes and fundamental Finance/Accounting concepts including, but not limited to, budgeting/forecasting, capital planning, external reporting, return on invested capital and major financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows)
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and relationship building skills with the ability to interpret and summarize key points from large data sets to aid in the decision-making process
- Track record of leading and collaborating across functions to gain buy-in, support, and assistance from business partners
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously to deadlines with minimal supervision
- Expert level Excel skills and strong proficiency in PowerPoint; knowledge of financial planning and business intelligence systems a plus
- Experience managing and delegating workflow of direct reports, challenging team behaviors, developing talent and reinforcing the efforts of others
- Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management capacity
- Ability to travel up to 15%
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Additional Information
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