Senior Financial Analysis & Planning Accountant

Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant

About the Role

Lead the financial planning process and related reporting and analysis for Ashley Furniture
Develop key strategic and financial reporting tools for operations and senior management
Direct a team of financial analysts supporting budget, reporting, and analysis functions
Partner with location controllers, accountants, general managers, and lead vice presidents on financial performance and profit improvements

What You'll Do:

Financial Planning & Analysis Leadership

Lead the annual budget and periodic forecasting processes
Continuously improve financial planning processes and procedures
Monitor monthly results and compare with business objectives and plans
Report key variances with supportive action plans
Prepare presentations for senior management on business results, budgets, forecasts, and focus areas
Oversee monthly financial results and metrics reporting to owners and executive team

Performance Monitoring & Analysis

Monitor divisional, location, and functional area performance results
Track cost savings, reductions, and improvement initiatives
Develop key financial and analytical measures for operations and senior management
Improve financial reporting formats to present results and trends effectively
Work with business leaders to ensure understanding of metrics and financial results

Team Leadership & Development

Lead and direct a team of approximately 3-4 financial analysts
Make employment decisions including hiring, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, and pay adjustments
Coordinate and manage team work to meet departmental goals
Manage employee performance through coaching, mentoring, and performance reviews
Recommend, plan, and implement employee training and skill development activities
Conduct weekly team meetings and regular individual employee meetings
Audit regularly to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures
Maintain accurate employee time-keeping and absentee records

Continuous Improvement

Lead and improve departmental performance measures using Continuous Improvement tools
Improve working conditions and processes (safety, quality, productivity, cost)
Direct employees to participate in improvement programs
Manage resources to optimize equipment, facilities, employees, methods, and materials

Additional Responsibilities

Support and ensure Ashley Furniture policies and procedures are followed
Participate in departmental meetings, training, and education
Assist with training other employees and provide backup coverage
Complete other assignments and special projects as requested

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (or equivalent work experience)
3+ years of related accounting/finance experience
Moderate domestic travel capability
Flexible schedule with willingness to work extended hours when necessary

Financial & Analytical Skills

Strong financial accounting knowledge
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Sound mathematical and statistical skills
Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization
Interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formats
Record management expertise
Handle multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Display empathy, understanding, and patience with employees and external customers
Respond professionally in situations with difficult employee/vendor/customer issues
Ability to present complex financial information to senior management

Professional Attributes

Strong attention to detail
Effective time management and organizational skills
Work independently and in a team environment
Maintain confidentiality
Perform under strong demands in a fast-paced environment
Ethics, values, integrity, and trust

Technical Skills

Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with financial planning and analysis software
Internet and digital communication tools

Why Ashley Furniture?

Lead financial planning for one of the world's largest furniture manufacturers
Partner directly with senior leadership and executive team
Develop and mentor a talented finance team
Drive strategic decision-making through financial insights
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Career growth opportunities within Finance organization
Collaborative and dynamic work environment

What Success Looks Like

Deliver accurate and timely budgets, forecasts, and financial reports
Provide actionable insights that drive business performance
Build and develop a high-performing FP&A team
Continuously improve financial planning processes
Partner effectively with business leaders across the organization
Drive cost savings and profit improvement initiatives

Our Core Values

Ethics and Values - Doing what's right
Integrity and Trust - Being reliable and honest
Leadership - Inspiring and developing others
Continuous Improvement - Always getting better
Teamwork - Collaborating for success

Ready to Apply?

Join Ashley Furniture Industries as our Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant and help drive our financial strategy and performance!

Ashley Furniture Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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