Associate Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis About Vistaprint: Through a revolutionary business model supported by patented and proprietary technologies, Vistaprint does what no one else can. We deliver high-quality printed products in low volumes for a great price. It is our goal to astound customers by giving them the easiest way to make an impression for less. Our customers are both small businesses and consumers – essentially anyone who needs high-quality, low-volume printing or easy-to-use electronic services, at a great value. Over the years, our customers have come to trust us because of our low prices, convenient online ordering and high-quality products. Our products range from business cards, brochures and postcards to invitations, note pads and thank you notes. Vistaprint also provides online services and solutions, such as Email Marketing, Websites and Postcard Marketing. Job Description: The Associate Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis will join the North America finance team serving a $400 million dollar business, spanning marketing, manufacturing, call centers, and technology development. Initial objectives for the successful candidate will be to analyze gross margin (marketing and manufacturing), deliver consistent value through a series of initiatives and capitalize on early successes by expanding into new areas. The focus of the Associate Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis will be on delivery through efficiency, expertise, and collaboration, creating short-term value and long-term vision with our business partners. Responsibilities: - Partner with North American manufacturing and marketing in understanding gross margin
- Provide strategic and operational decision support to business partners
- Develop world-class ability to understand manufacturing costs
- Provide ROI analysis on projects and investments
- Perform financial modeling that integrates business intelligence, analytics and operational models to bridge financial and operational perspectives
- Develop deep business knowledge and collaborate in identifying opportunities, analyzing projects and setting targets
- Identify and sponsor KPIs relevant for the business
- Participate in forecasting and closing processes, enhancing systematization of reporting and self-service in both areas
- Benchmark financial results and trends against relevant internal metrics and external comparables
- Develop reports to facilitate self-service by business owners and project managers
- Collaborate with other business units and Corporate Finance in financial tools analysis
Skills and Qualifications: - High-caliber education, with relevant advanced degree or credential, is preferred
- Firm grasp of finance and a working knowledge of microeconomics and statistics
- Experience analyzing gross margin
- Prior exposure to manufacturing operations is preferred
- Experience in costing is highly desirable
- Excellent communication and presentation skills including knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint, and a passion for clarity and consistency in executive presentations
- Experience with financial planning systems (SAP/BPC, Hyperion) is preferred
- Experience in integrating data sources, reporting, multicurrency, project management, change management and working in a team environment is highly desired
- Ability to travel to internal operations (<15%)
- Self-confident, possesses initiative, drive, and an unbounded commitment to growth for oneself and others
- Strong service orientation founded on inquiry-based collaboration and informed by continuous feedback
- Strong delivery focus that translates concepts and ideas into a defined scope and reliably delivers insights
- Seeks challenge, possesses analytical skills, easily engages in convergent and divergent lines of inquiry, and is not daunted by high-value questions
- Demonstrates a view of the big picture with a focus on critical value and swift execution
- Effective time management skills with the ability to handle multiple work streams, projects, learning and financial planning against deadlines
- Ability to systemize repeatable processes and integrate insights from outside Vistaprint
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Vistaprint is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or marital status. Agencies: Vistaprint does not accept unsolicited candidate referrals or resumes from third party vendors, including recruitment agencies. Only resumes received from contracted agencies/vendors will be considered. Vistaprint will not be responsible or liable for any fees or costs associated with such unsolicited submissions.
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