Global Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

ABS Global, a Genus Company, has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a Global Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager – Remote (U.S.-based, with preference for Wisconsin or Chicago).

The Global Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager is the primary leader for financial reporting, planning, and analysis within ABS, reporting directly to the ABS CFO. This role has a global scope, overseeing all financial activities across the business and leading both people and processes directly and indirectly.

This role offers significant exposure across the business, including collaboration with the ABS Chief Operating Officer and their leadership team, the entire ABS finance organization, and external stakeholders at the Genus consolidation level. The Global Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager plays a key role in driving ABS operating mechanisms such as monthly business reviews, financial cycles (monthly, quarterly, annual, and long-term), and ad hoc analysis to support internal and external stakeholder needs.

While some processes are already in place, we are focused on enhancing financial insights for decision-making, streamlining operations through lean practices and simplification, and increasing automation and standardization in reporting and analysis. We seek a leader who can act as a change agent, supporting ABS through its evolution and growth.

The ideal candidate will operate with the highest integrity, demonstrate strong interpersonal and influencing skills, and have a proven track record of leading both people and processes effectively.

This is a U.S. based remote position, with a preference for candidates located in Wisconsin or the Chicago area, though we are open to other U.S. locations.  Up to 10% of domestic and international travel annually, depending on business needs.

The salary for this position starts at $165,000 USD per year.  The salary provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Genus considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

• Develop, influence and execute strategies to achieve key business objectives
• Advise on key business planning assumptions, trade-offs and opportunities
• Provide business and financial insights to support decision making at strategic and operational level
• Provide leadership and direction to team (direct and indirect) and influence through meaningful decision support across the organization
• Interpret, explain and drive performance within the business
• Facilitate ad-hoc analysis and insights on specific issues at strategic and operational levels
• Recommend and lead new efforts to drive profitable growth and better capital utilization
• Ensure robust monthly closing and reporting
• Lead monthly operating business reviews for ABS
• Provide financial analysis that identifies underlying trends and highlights potential opportunities and risks
• Lead development of KPIs to drive product, functional and geographic organization decisions
• Lead all forward looking cycles including long term strategic planning, budgeting and in-year forecasting
• Lead continuous improvement, simplification, standardization and efficiency across the organization to optimize resources and cost structure
• Be the primary interface for all Genus-level FP&A communications and alignment
• Lead the business intelligence and reporting IT/systems workstream for ABS Finance including data governance, prioritization of projects, leading regular op mechs, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and with quality

• Bachelor degree in Finance or Accounting, MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant and progressive finance experience
• Proven finance leader in a global business with international experience
• Experience in financial planning and analysis
• Experience in manufacturing and technology led organizations
• Strong relationship building skills with the ability to collaborate with and influence business and finance colleagues, not afraid to challenge through asking questions and applying knowledge
• Experience leading through change, major business transformation, and establishment of new business processes
• Growth mindset, ability to think long term strategically as well as short term through operating cycle and ad hoc analysis
• Motivated by and thrives in a fast-paced environment with frequent requests and changing priorities
• Experienced team leader with track record of building high performing teams
• Ability to identify trends in the market and with competitors and use information for decision making
• Ability to drive continuous improvement across the function and the business
• Ability to communicate difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view
• Experience using systems to automate processes and adoption through the organization
• Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics or other similar ERP systems, and other business intelligence/analytical tools

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Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange.  Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing.  We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future. 

PIC currently supplies over 70% of the world’s top pork producers.  We directly employ people in 18 countries worldwide, and our products are available in more than 50 countries across the globe.  We are a diverse team, ranging from scientists to sales teams, production personnel to customer service, and are all united by a passion for producing nutritious, affordable pork and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

At Genus, we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short-term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and ETO (earned time off). This position will have opportunity for growth.  

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. 

Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@genusplc.com.