Director Of Strategic Planning

LHH Executive Search (division of the $20 billion Adecco Group) is partnering with a large, publicly traded consumer products organization in the Triangle on a search for a Director of Strategic Planning. This position is hybrid and will require three days per week at their facility.

Ideal candidate will be an MBA with experience leading and executing a strategic finance plan for a commercial organization (ideally consumer products). Experience with sales finance, revenue growth management and business case modeling are must-haves.

Description:

• Prepares business reviews/Board presentations to owners and senior management that identify key business trends and issues.
• Provides leadership and direction for the strategic and annual operating plan.
• Provides financial leadership on ad hoc projects including M&A and strategic partnerships and capital investments.
• Works with accounting on period accruals/closing and reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts.
• Works collaboratively with sales and operations teams on key initiatives, including volume and profit forecasting, pricing and package strategies, competitive analysis, capital assessment and new product launches.
• Provides weekly, monthly, and quarterly P&L forecasts explaining variances to plan and forecast.

Requirements

• Knowledge of IRI/Nielson data, SAP, Access, Margin Minder a plus.
• Must have superior analytical and presentation skills.
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in strategy, management, financial analysis and/ or business planning.
• Must have cross-functional communication skills and the ability to influence senior management.
• Consumer products/beverage industry experience highly desirable.
• Must have strong Excel/financial modeling skills and familiarity with sales reporting and accounting systems.
• MBA preferred.