FP&A Manager - GEM000472 About Us Gems Sensors & Controls (a Fortive company) designs and manufactures a broad portfolio of liquid level, flow, and pressure sensors, miniature solenoid valves, proximity switches and pre-assembled fluidic systems to exact customer application and manufacturing requirements. From agricultural equipment to locomotives to medical devices, Gems products make a difference in the world you interact with every day. Description The Manager of FP&A is responsible for the financial planning and analysis function, including direct ownership of the Gems Sensors flagship Plainville, CT facility, and consolidation of world-wide results. Working cross-functionally, the role directly impacts the financial performance of the business and interacts with senior leadership of Gems Sensors. The successful candidate has a background in Finance and Accounting, is analytical, process oriented, self-directed and works with a high sense of urgency. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Manage financial planning and analysis of actuals, forecasts, budgets and strategic plans. Track in-month financial performance working together with Operations, Sales and Gems leadership. Analyze and report operating results, including commentary, root cause analysis and countermeasure development. Establish KPI targets and work cross-functionally to deliver results on price, cost reductions and working capital. Manage demand models including pricing, sales incentive plans and product mix to drive sales growth and achievement of strategic initiatives. Assist the controllership team with various tasks and projects including some month end actions. Assist with M&A activities, including due diligence. Ad hoc financial analysis and projects. Drive continuous improvement in each of the above areas. May be assigned various cross functional projects and responsibilities that have financial implications. Qualifications EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Bachelors degree in finance or accounting. 5 or more years of finance/accounting experience, with at least 3 years of FP&A experience supporting manufacturing and commercial functions, preferably with foreign currencies. Demonstrated knowledge of US GAAP and fundamental accounting concepts. Excellent analytical and forecasting skills. Solid understanding of pricing-volume-mix and margin concepts. Advanced knowledge of Excel, Business Intelligence (preferably HFM) and ERP systems (preferably JDE). Ability to interact with all levels of employees and work in a team-oriented environment with a service attitude. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong problem solver with ability to take on new projects and responsibilities with minimal guidance. Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential financial data. Fortive Corporation Overview Fortive is a diversified industrial growth company comprised of global businesses that are recognized leaders in attractive markets. With more than $6 billion in annual revenues, Fortives well-known brands hold leading positions in field instrumentation, transportation, sensing, product realization, automation and specialty, and franchise distribution. Fortive is headquartered in Everett, Washington and employs a team of more than 24,000 research and development, manufacturing, sales, distribution, service and administrative employees in more than 40 countries around the world. Our team grows by tackling challenges that accelerate progress and further their careers. With a culture rooted in continuous improvement, the core of our companys operating model is the Fortive Business System. For more information please visit www.fortive.com . Organization Gems Sensors Job Finance / Accounting Primary Location North America-United States-CT-Plainville Schedule Full-time EEO Statement "The company in which you have expressed employment interest is a subsidiary or affiliate of Fortive Corporation. The subsidiary or affiliate is referred to as a ""Fortive Company."" Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. The ""EEO is the Law"" poster is available at http//www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1-866-272-5573 or e-mail applyassistancefortive.com to request accommodation."