If you have a strategic mindset and are interested in fostering a dynamic and supportive environment, then keep reading! We are searching for a result-oriented Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
to join our team at Vantage Elevation.
About Us
Vantage Elevator Solutions (“Vantage) is North America's leading independent manufacturer of elevator components and systems. Vantage manufactures nearly every electromechanical component found on elevator systems, including door operators, geared and gearless traction machines, universally compatible microprocessor controllers, safety components, signal fixtures, and structural assemblies.
The Company sells its market-leading products across the entire value chain, including to independent elevator contractors (which count on the company for its competitive product offering, ease of installation, strategic pricing, and customer service) and to elevator Original Equipment Manufacturers (which utilize GAL's products for jobs requiring customization or short lead times). Vantage works closely with elevator engineers, architects, and consultants, who often specify Vantage components.
The company was founded in 1927 by Herbert Glaser in the basement of a small building at 178th Street and Amsterdam Avenue in New York City, manufacturing its own line of gate switches, interlocks, and door operators. The Company grew from being a key local supplier of lift products into the leading industry provider of elevator components and systems. Vantage was acquired in June 2017 from the Glasser family by the private equity firm Golden Gate Capital with the objective of accelerating the growth of the company through implementation of managerial and operational excellence and through complementary, targeted acquisitions. The Company was sold in November of 2021 to Ontario Teacher's Pension Plan.
With nearly 900 employees and approaching $400 million in sales, Vantage has 8 primary manufacturing, engineering and distribution facilities: in the Bronx, N Y operating under the GAL brand; in Quincy, IL operating under the Hollister-Whitney Elevator brand; in Mississauga, ON under the GAL Canada brand; in St. Louis operating under the Courion freight door brand; in El Monte, CA under the Bore-Max brand; in Sacramento, CA under the Elevator Controls brand; in Seattle, WA under the Vertical Dimensions brand; in Flint, Wales under the Thames Valley Controls brand as well as 5 regional service centers located in strategic metropolitan cities across the U.S.
Reporting to the Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis (“FP&A), the Director of FP&A will work directly with the VP of FP&A and Finance leadership to provide insightful data and analytics to make more informed business decisions. They will have ownership aspects of customer pricing and fees, forecasting, the annual operating plan & budget, order/sales analytics, financial variance analysis, costing analysis, and adhoc requests. They will partner with key stakeholders in identifying potential areas of focus and analysis with the goal of growing both top and bottom-line results and improving EBITDA margin.
The Director of FP&A must be able to roll up his or her sleeves and get into the details, while also having the poise to present findings to senior finance leadership in a clear and concise manner.
Requirements
We are searching for a candidate with:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field required.
MBA preferred.
Excellent and proven analytical skills including financial modeling.
Detail oriented and operates with a high level of accuracy.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to define, analyze, research, and communicate issues.
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, handling & prioritizing multiple projects/tasks.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and advanced Excel, including experience with complex/compound spreadsheets.
Ability to think creatively, highly driven and self-motivated.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
Proven ability to interface with senior management and peers.
Experience in extracting data and/or using Python preferred (not required).
Duties and Responsibilities
A typical day may include:
Works with the Senior Leadership Team to make customer pricing and fee recommendations, supporting with analytics.
Ensures reporting is feasible and visually explains actual outcomes vs. budget and forecast and that is aligned with our strategic objectives.
Leads aspects of the annual budgeting process while implementing process improvements.
Monitors monthly operating results; identify trends, anomalies or opportunities; ensures that operating management is aware with feedforward control.
Provides analysis for improvement in operating profitability (cost reduction) and working capital management to develop future operational and strategic initiatives.
Periodically assesses areas and degree of risk related to the achievement of financial budgets and forecasts; keeps business leaders advised.
Develop financial models and business intelligence tools to support strategic initiatives.
Support upgrades to critical business systems, including CPQ (quoting tool) and ERP.
Coordinates the development and implementation of common processes to achieve improvements in efficiency and quality.
Ensures consistency and compliance with the guidelines established by senior management.
Generates reporting that adjusts to a “like-for-like basis with regard to foreign exchange impact and divestitures/acquisitions.
Works with operating management to improve financial performance as measured by key financial metrics (e.g. DSO, DIO, DPO, ROCE, etc.)
Partners cross-functionally to provide financial training as required, ensuring the financial information is properly interpreted and effectively utilized to maximize performance/profit objectives.
Assist in the analysis of financial data/proposals relating to potential mergers and acquisitions.
Benefits of Working With Us
Salary for New York City Based Applicants: $150,000 - $175,000 + bonus (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and in keeping with local legislation).
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
HSA
401(K)/ Company Match/ Non-Elective
Commuter Benefits (NYC)
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Plum Benefits
… and more!
Position Details
Full time
Day shifts, generally 8:00 AM â'4:30 PM
Hybrid- Bronx, NY
Vantage Elevation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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