Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Company Summary

Hampton Lumber is a fourth-generation, family-owned wood products company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. In addition to our nine sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, we also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and export sales division. With over 80 years in the sawmill business, we're proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience to grow and prosper, even in challenging times. We look to the future and invest in our people, new technologies, and continuous improvement processes and techniques.

Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Strategic FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Manager to join our dynamic finance & planning team. As a Strategic FP&A Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving financial planning processes, providing insightful analysis to support our business evaluation and strategic planning efforts, and supporting key decision-making across the organization. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with various stakeholders, contribute to strategic initiatives, and drive financial performance. This position will have one direct report, a SIOP (Sales, Inventory, Operations and Planning) analyst. This position will report to the Vice President of Finance & Treasurer, along with working heavily with the Corporate Controller, CFO and CEO.

Benefits Highlights

• Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles

• 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years

• Paid time off, including eight paid holidays

• Opportunity to earn bonuses

• Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more

• Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning and Forecasting: Lead the development of annual budgets and quarterly & monthly forecasts. Collaborate with business partners to gather inputs, analyze trends, and provide informed financial projections.

• Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis to assess business performance, identify areas for improvement, and support decision-making. Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), variance analysis, and ad-hoc financial models to provide actionable insights.

• Management Reporting: Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports and presentations for senior management and other stakeholders. Summarize key findings, highlight trends, and provide recommendations to drive performance improvement. Participate in the development of materials related to the CEO's quarterly Board report (analysis, ppt visuals).

• Business Partnering: Partner with cross-functional teams including Operations, Sales, Finance and HR to understand business drivers, assess financial impacts, and support strategic initiatives. Act as a trusted advisor by providing financial guidance and support.

• Forecasting Accuracy Improvement: Continuously refine forecasting methodologies, tools, and processes to enhance forecasting accuracy and efficiency. Implement best practices and identify opportunities for process optimization.

• Financial Performance Monitoring: Monitor actual financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and targets. Identify deviations, analyze root causes, and collaborate with business partners to develop corrective actions.

• Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic planning, scenario analysis, and decision-making. Evaluate business opportunities, investments, and capital allocation decisions through rigorous financial analysis.

• Ad-hoc Analysis and Projects: Support special projects, initiatives, and strategic decisions by providing ad-hoc financial analysis and insights. Conduct scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, and risk assessment as needed.

• Data Visualization & Presentations: Design and develop visually appealing presentations to communicate financial information effectively. Utilize tools such as PowerPoint to create clear and concise slides.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field; MBA or Master's degree in an analytical field preferred.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a corporate FP&A role.

• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and data analysis. Experience with statistical and applied mathematics software programs a plus.

• Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial planning software is a plus.

• Experience with modern database interface/utilization and data visualization tools (PowerBI, Tableau) is a plus.

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.

• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to convey financial information to non-finance stakeholders. Experience developing PowerPoint or similar presentations to explain business results & strategic planning initiatives is a plus.

• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

• Strategic thinker with a proactive mindset, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Experience in the wood products or similar industry a plus.

More About Us

Learn more at hamptonlumber.com, or follow us on Facebook: @HamptonLumber. You can also learn about our company and our priorities by visiting our blog.

EEO Statement

Hampton Lumber is an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.

Disability accommodation available: If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office for the location you are applying.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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