Follett Content Solutions has been a trusted partner for educators since 1873! We support our educators that touch more than 45 million students worldwide.  Follett Content Solutions helps build a diverse collection of print and digital resources to support every student. We are currently hiring for a Manager, FP&A. This position is an Exempt full-time position located in McHenry, IL. The pay range for this position is $110,000-$125,000 annually. We offer a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the office (Monday, Tuesday & Thursday) and 2 remote days (Wednesday & Friday). We will consider remote for the right candidate.  We offer an array of benefits, to see those benefits click here

Any pay range disclosed is based upon a combination of neutral factors such as required qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certifications, seniority, etc.   Follett Content Solutions reserves the right to provide any successful candidate a salary at the most appropriate level set as a result of such candidate’ qualifications, experience, education, skill, training, certifications or seniority.  

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Controller & Treasurer, this individual will help lead Follett’s annual planning process, support month-end financial reporting including variance analyses, and partner closely with functional leaders across the organization to drive continued growth and improve EBITDA margins.  This data driven individual will help create a rolling forecast process and perform financial modeling & business decision analyses including asset allocation and cash flow management.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage the annual budgeting process, working closely with functional leaders to set realistic financial targets that are aligned with the organizational strategies and goals.  Includes variable and fixed labor planning,
• Create and manage a rolling forecast process
• Manage P & L and balance sheet creation for budget/forecast
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for executive leadership team
• Identify and investigate material variances, providing explanations for management to support decision making
• Understand and communicate actual vs budget P&Ls to budget owners on a monthly basis; recommending appropriate course of action to help achieve the financial targets
• Track temporary and permanent P & L impacts for budget/forecast
• Manage working capital and cash forecasting
• Manage Capex approval process
• Create reports using BI tools to query data used for financial & business KPI reporting
• Creation of ad-hoc reports and financial modeling on as-needed basis

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment and need assistance or an accommodation in the application process due to a disability, please contact us by email or phone.

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• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 7-10 years of financial analysis experience, 1-2 years supervisory experience
• Possess superb knowledge and understanding of financial systems, financial planning and analysis, and accounting principles
• Strong financial modeling skills, with a clear understanding of the relationship between the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to present information in different forums and with all/multiple levels of leadership
• Deadline focused and ability to multi-task and deliver on multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a role that is constantly changing to meet evolving demands
• Positive attitude, ability to work well and fast under pressure, exceptional customer service attitude
• Ability to execute cross functional initiatives through the coordination and influencing of various teams
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in Enterprise solutions – NetSuite and Oracle PBCS (NetSuite Planning & Budgeting) preferred