Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Great Day Improvements - Financial Planning and Analysis Manager (FP&A)

As the FP&A Manager, Patio you will play a leading role in building the FP&A function for Patio Enclosures, working with the SVP, Strategic Finance to institute rigorous financial and KPI reporting, analysis and forecasting processes consistent with those of a best-in-class FP&A function. You will serve as a partner to Patio Enclosures’ Division President, to whom you will provide insight into business performance, forward visibility and critical business decisions. This is an opportunity to play an essential role in managing a complex, large, growing business with a national footprint.

On-site or Remote (US only)

• Develop robust business analytics capabilities, leveraging strategic insights to drive business performance. Includes working with Data Team to build and maintain KPI dashboards in Tableau.
• Leading voice in management cadences, providing decision-making clarity through rigorous, robust, yet concise financial analysis, aimed at improving revenue growth and operational efficiencies to positively impact EBITDA.
• Leads creation of financial plans (annual budget, monthly re-forecasts), working across functions to ensure stakeholder alignment
• Partner with Patio’s Division President to drive disciplined, rigorous execution of the company’s plan, including by identifying key performance variances vs. Budget, and designing action plans to steer key metrics towards target
• Lead critical, complex projects involving use of data and insights to inform strategy and execution for positive and expected business results.
• Foster the adoption of new technologies and solutions by effectively integrating emerging tech with existing tools and capabilities
• Foster a culture of transparency, openness to collaboration, and knowledge sharing across departments.

• Bachelor’s Degree required, ideally in finance or accounting.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Finance and FP&A roles, preferably in a high-growth, private equity organization. Leadership of teams and projects including direct and indirect management of people
• Experience with systems, including but not limited to Planful, Dynamics F&O (ERP) and Tableau, is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Initial Priorities:

• Familiarize yourself with Patios’ operations, performance, strategic objectives and accounting
• Establish strong relationships with business and accounting leaders, including understanding their data and analysis needs, as well as how they could benefit from strong finance partnership
• Partner with SVP, Strategic Finance to implement the FP&A cycle, comprised of robust daily reporting, recurring data-driven management reviews, and regular P&L reforecasts
• Lead the upcoming annual financial planning and budgeting process with a focus on aligning strategies across brands and enhancing overall business performance.

• Drive strategy initiatives aiming for 10% revenue and EBITDA growth YoY
• Enhance and improve a new P&L reporting system, providing in-depth analysis of financial measurements and business metrics to support growth and margin enhancement.

GDI is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer