Manager FP&A

Location PA, Malvern

Department Accounting/Finance

Employment Type Full Time

Have you ever used the self-checkout in a Walmart or Target? Played the slots at an MGM Casino? Maybe you grabbed a drink from a vending machine or paid to park your car? If you’ve answered with a resounding “YES”, then you’ve done so with the aid of one of the 10 million devices installed by Crane Payment Innovations (CPI).

We make the technology that powers your everyday life, enabling more than 4 billion transactions every week in more than 143 currencies worldwide. From cash and coins to cards and mobile, we keep the world of payments moving with smart validation devices and business management software.

Headquartered in Malvern, PA, CPI is supported by: >2,000 global associates, 7 manufacturing sites, 12 corporate offices and a national field service organization.

Primary Function

The Manager of FP&A and Strategic Initiatives will serve as a key member of the CPI Finance leadership team and have responsibility for accurate, timely, transparent financial planning, forecasting and analysis for $1b global business. This position will manage a team of 2 finance professionals and work closely with the Site Controllers and Commercial Finance Team.

This role will also provide leadership to the financial planning and analysis activities, implement planning and budgeting in a manner designed to meet reporting requirements, provide timely, meaningful reporting of the business units within CPI.

Responsibilities and Duties

· Oversee and lead the development of the budgets, forecasts and supporting analysis for the applicable business units.

· Lead process and timely completion of President’s Monthly Performance Report

· Monitor financial performance by measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances.

· Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations for decision making purposes.

· Implement business intelligence tools and dashboard reports.

· Analyze and understand the key drivers of the following areas; (Operating Profit, Cash, Capex, Working Capital, ROIC) including the effects of volume, pricing, cost reductions, etc.)

Qualifications and Required Skills

• Finance professional with 5-10 years’ experience in a variety of finance leadership positions.

• Experience with U.S. multi-national public company, ideally $1+Billion annual revenue with a global manufacturing firm.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related degree, MBA preferred.

• Experience with SAP, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)

• Proven ability to lead, manage, mentor and develop finance team.

• Strong communication and influencing skills with both local and executive management; ability to collaborate and communicate with others.

• Demonstrated experience interfacing regularly with professionals at all levels of the organization, from manufacturing floor to senior executive office.

• Willingness and ability to adapt to the rapid business and organizational changes that accompany a high-growth environment.

• Advanced Data mining skills – experience utilizing ERP system (SAP, QAD, M2K), HFM, PowerBI, Qlik, or other financial analytical tools.

Key Attributes for Success

• High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.

• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, with the ability to quickly collect, interpret, analyze and present financial data in an accurate and concise manner.

• Ambition to grow, develop, and advance in the organization. This role is key to the finance succession of the business.

• Excellent organizational skills providing the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and set priorities under tight timeframes.

• Ability to establish credibility and be decisive and able to recognize and support the organization's preferences and priorities.

• Results and people oriented with sound judgment—ability to balance other business considerations.

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and bias for action. We are looking for someone who will not settle with status quo and will drive innovation.

• Highest integrity and ethics. Underpins all actions and decisions.

• Team player – able to work in a matrix organization

• Excellent communication skills verbally and in writing

• Up to 10% travel

• Ability to work in a hybrid role

We offer

· Competitive salaries

· Paid time off

· Sick time off

· Medical, dental, & vision insurance

· Flexible spending accounts

· Life insurance and disability benefits

· Onsite gym

· 401K with Company contribution

· Discounts for childcare

· Community involvement

· Opportunities to travel and work at our global sites

Be a part of Crane Payment Innovations and Crane Co.

CPI is a part of Crane Co. , a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products. Founded in 1855, Crane Co provides products and solutions to customers in four business segments: Aerospace & Electronics, Fluid Handling, Engineered Materials, and Payment & Merchandising Systems. Crane has approximately 12,000 employees in North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Crane Co. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:CR).

Crane Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.