At Starkey, we are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. As a world leader in the manufacturing and delivering of advanced hearing solutions, we go to work each day to ensure every person on the planet has the opportunity to hear their very best. Founded in 1967, Starkey is known for its innovative design, development and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems.

Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Starkey has more than 5,000 employees globally, operates 29+ facilities and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide. Here’s a video about the people behind Starkey’s groundbreaking innovation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjhRQ7qzlI0

This position is on the Corporate FP&A team and is responsible for managing our forecasting/budgeting tool (Planful). Partner with leaders of assigned business units to report and analyze financial performance. Responsible for the preparation and completion of annual budget, forecasts and capital requests.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS

• Partner with the global Finance organization as administrator of our forecasting/budgeting tool (Planful) - Weight 40%
  • Drive projects to enhance functionality and analytics from Planful
  • Maintenance of reporting hierarchies, structured load templates, and core reporting
  • Ensure data integrity between Planful and other internal systems
  • User onboarding and security
  • Provide ongoing education and training to finance and non-finance users of the platform

• Finance business partner to leaders of assigned business units - Weight 40%
  • Lead the budget process for areas assigned (unit volumes, revenue, staffing, and expenses)
  • Analyze actual vs. target variances on a monthly basis and partner with leadership on any recommended actions
  • Ensure accurate monthly financial results while providing operational analysis and variance explanations with deep dive on financial transactions
  • Make recommendations and load monthly expense accruals
  • Develop detailed financial models and associated analysis and KPIs based on meaningful drivers to support decision-making
  • Partners with leadership on the development of business plans for capital and program expansion

• Fulfill other FP&A roles - Weight 20%
  • Assist Accounting team in month-end closing process
  • Facilitate annual budget and forecast processes with Global Finance team
  • Generate and publish month-end reporting, coordinate with other Finance stakeholders on timely collection of analysis
  • Responding to external requests (audits, surveys, etc.) as solicited by controllership team

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements

• 4-year degree in accounting, finance, or economics. MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred.
• 5+ years related work experience

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient working with major ERP system (Oracle preferred but not required)
• Experience with Planful preferred but not required
• Advanced Excel and proficiency in working with different systems to retrieve and analyze data
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and initiatives at once
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships across various levels and departments within the organization
• Ability to make decisions and work independently

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