Channel Financial Planner & Analyst Manager- Retail Job

Company: Armstrong World Industries
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

Primary location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Relocation offered: No Employment status: Full-Time Travel: 10% Non-compete: NoSalary Range: $80,490- $100,610What does it mean to work at Armstrong?It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

• A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe.
• A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. As our Channel FP&A Manager, you will be accountable for overseeing the FP&A function for several channels within our Mineral Fiber segment. This includes partnering with business leaders on strategies to foster growth, optimize cash, improve value propositions, and use data analytics to make timely and effective business decisions.You will also be expected to utilize your business partnership skills and collaborate cross-functionally to develop and drive profitable growth for the business in line with AWI's strategic plan. Our ideal candidate must be able to think strategically, have a growth mindset, demonstrate agility, improve processes, and be a collaborative team player.What you'll be doing
  • Ensuring the accuracy of monthly financial results, including P&L and Balance Sheet
  • Managing month-end closing responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, accruals, intercompany billing/settlement, samples vendor reporting/accounting, sales incentives, and customer rebate accruals, and international cashflow management
  • Analyzingfinancial and operational results to better understand performance
  • Providing root cause analysis for monthly variances, and offering corrective actions and countermeasures to improve financial outcomes
  • Partnering with the business leadership team to formulate the channel's medium to long term financial and strategic plan.
  • Collaborating with BU leads to develop budgets, estimates, and forecasts
  • Developing financial models toproject long term growth and business drivers
  • Delivering competitor analysis and market trends to business leadership
  • Utilizing data tools such as SAP Analytics Cloud, BW, SalesForce.com, OneStream, and Tableau to provide the most efficient and effective analytical insights
  • Evaluating existing processes and procedures and developing recommendations
  • Managing the preparation and review of business cases for new investment proposals, including customer/channel line reviews, plant asset and product extension investments, new business ventures, and value proposition endeavors
  • Adhering to Sarbanes-Oxley requirements Requirements that will make you successful
    • Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
    • 5+ years of experience with Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
    • Ability to analyze and forecast revenue, operational costs, and SG&A expenses
    • Experience ensuring that processes and procedures are in place and operating effectively for compliance with the Corporate Accounting Policies and Procedures and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
    • Track record of providing operational direction
    • Familiarity with linking and analyzing manufacturing metrics to financial performance
    • Customer-focused mentality and ability to deliver accurate, quality, and timely results Preferred Qualifications:
      • CPA and/or MBA in Business, Finance, or Accounting
      • Experience utilizing SAP and familiarity with software implementationsWhy should you join Armstrong World Industries?Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,500 employees and a manufacturing network of twelve facilities.At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.Our Sustainability Ambition"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.We are committed to:
        • Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
        • Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
        • Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
        • Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
        • Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.LocationLancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.Come and build your future with us and apply today!Job Segment: Financial, ERP, Financial Analyst, Manager, Retail, Finance, Technology, Management

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