Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

REACH YOUR POTENTIAL | COLLABORATE WITH AMAZING PEOPLE | MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN

Do you have the skills, passion, and commitment to transform our clients for the better? Are you ready to be a changemaker? If so, join us. 
North Highland is the world’s leading change and transformation consultancy. Simply put, we make change happen like no one else and we’re on the hunt for a Director of FP&A in our Atlanta, Georgia office.  Reporting to the Managing Director, the Sr. Director/ Director will drive the FP&A and treasury processes for the company as well as have the opportunity to play a role in driving the company’s growth objectives through M&A. This should include monthly financial reporting, fiscal year rolling forecasting, annual budgeting, operational presentations for the Board of Directors and evaluating and executing strategic acquisitions. In addition, they will act as a subject matter expert for the company for these processes and will be responsible for developing staff and business participants in the processes.  This role interacts directly with senior executives and provides support for business understanding, financial reporting accuracy and interpretation of trends in the business.

You’ll be working alongside other changemakers in our firm to elevate brand awareness and engagement through our owned social channels, integrated campaign support, and employee advocacy programs.

YOU WILL:
Financial Planning & Analysis Management

• Own the development and communication of the budget and forecast, financial reporting, operational analysis, and executive reviews.

• Evaluate business results and serve as a functional expert to management to provide strategic guidance and insights during the analysis process.

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert to complex business performance issues to define and execute action plans.

• Interpret and evaluate monthly analyses of business trends, including budget variance of financial results and Key Performance Indicators to identify areas of risk and opportunities and provide recommendations.

• Design, develop and implement methods and strategies to continually improve processes.

• Own the financial forecasting model and process: Oversee the monthly forecasting process Leverage operational data from other sources where possible to support the key inputs in the model. Proactively identify, analyze, and communicate trends and issues affecting the business.

• Build relationships and provide financial information to department heads: Meet with Global Services department heads (Sales, Marketing, Recruiting, etc.) monthly to discuss their financial results, including actual vs. plan and actual vs. forecast. Discuss the future forecast of their business and update the department forecast accordingly.

• Preparation of monthly/quarterly reporting packages: Manage FP&A team in preparation of monthly/quarterly reporting packages for the executive team, Board of Directors, and department heads. Own the analysis of the financial data, provide commentary on variances, and be able to explain any changes from previous months. Ensure accuracy of all financial results, analysis, and forecasts.

• Presentations to Executive team: Present the above to executives and key team members as needed, working collaboratively to confirm message, positioning, and value.

• Coordinating and developing the annual budget: Support the annual budgeting process to develop three-year financial plan with multiple stress-tested scenarios, including coordinating with department heads, the FP&A team, and executive team to manage timelines and summarize progress.

Treasury Management

• Manage daily and weekly cash positioning.

• Preparation of quarterly cash, debt and liquidity reporting for Board and lender reporting

• Primary point of contact on matters of administration related to banking and lender relationships

• Develop and implement treasury policies, controls, and risk mitigation strategies.

Corporate Development

• Assists with full-lifecycle execution of M&A transactions, including target identification, evaluation, execution, and integration planning.

• Performs in-depth financial analyses, develops valuation models, and coordinates due diligence processes to assess the financial and operational impact to North Highland of proposed acquisitions.

• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including North Highland leadership team, target leadership team, and third-party advisors, to drive deal success and maintain alignment across all parties.

• Manages integration plans to ensure seamless alignment of acquired entities with the North Highland's operational and strategic frameworks.

IDEALLY, WE’D LIKE:
Basic qualifications:

• 4-6 years of experience in a management role.

• 8-10 plus years of Finance experience.

• Excellent command of interpersonal communication skills with a verifiable track record of leading, mentoring and developing professionals.

• S/he must have demonstrated the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment and recognize the importance of relationship building and professionalism in interacting with both senior management and staff employees.

• The qualified candidate will be a high energy, dynamic professional with strong leadership presence.

• Highly adaptable to changes in priorities and business conditions.

• Attention to detail.

• Strong financial and analytical skills, with a proven track record of building and managing complex financial operations.

• Hands on experience building and managing informative financial reports for various business units in a high growth environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.

Preferred skills:

• MBA

• Professional services experience a strong plus

• Experience with operating within a sponsored-backed company

• Experience in FP&A, or treasury, corporate development, or investment banking

• Experience with Microsoft Office, Workday, and Workday Adaptive Planning

EXPECTATIONS:
Productivity – completes all work within the expected timeframe.

Accuracy of Work – completes all work in an accurate manner with few, if any, mistakes (especially with data).

Business Acumen – demonstrates capacity to operate role in line with the business needs, requirements, and changes.

Relationship Management – forms and maximizes relationships with business partners through effective and timely communication, responsiveness, knowledge share, and a solution-oriented approach.

Communication – provides clear messaging through emails, NH Weekly updates, power point presentations, etc. to inform and influence the business.

Cultural Awareness – demonstrates and utilizes an awareness of our culture and how data impacts, informs, and influences our culture.

TRANSFORMING CLIENTS. TRANSFORMING CAREERS.
Success—for both our clients and our colleagues—is all about putting people first and doing great things together. We believe that when we work as one team, we can take action today to build lasting capability for tomorrow.
We strive to have the most enviable culture on the planet, inspiring people to reach their full potential. Here’s how we make it happen:
•          Intentional, flexible growth. We never want you to settle. Leading your own growth and transformation is your prerogative—one which we’ll help you nurture and develop every step of the way. We’ll inspire you to learn, teach, and ultimately carve your own path. That means you grow, we grow, and so do our clients.
•          People-first, and then some. It goes without saying that people come first, but what comes next? Our people are always at the heart; your wellbeing and success is built on a collective understanding that every one of us can be a coach, a friend, and a fantastic
listener—regardless of job title. We think of it as a celebration of individuality, difference, and diversity.
•          Make your own change happen. With us, your curiosity and creativity know no bounds. The reins are off. All we ask is that you have the courage to transform yourself and those around you—colleagues and clients alike. If you’ve got the drive to become a changemaker, we’ll do the rest.

READY TO MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN?

North Highland makes change happen, helping businesses transform by placing people at the heart of every decision. It’s how lasting progress is made. With our blend of workforce, customer, and operational expertise, we’re recognized as the world’s leading transformation consultancy. We broke new ground today, so tomorrow is easier to navigate. 
Founded in 1992, North Highland is regularly named one of the best places to work. We are a proud member of Cordence Worldwide, a global network of truly connected consultancy firms with the ability to think and deliver together.  
 
This means North Highland has more than 3,500 experts?in?50+ offices around the globe on hand to partner with you.? 
For more information, visit northhighland.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Please note that applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position.
North Highland is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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