Finance Manager- Planning

James Hardie Building Products is the $1.5B world-leader in Fiber Cement Siding. In the United States, we have operations in eight manufacturing plants, two regional offices and two research centers. No matter where we operate, our goal is to remain at the forefront of the fiber-cement industry, capitalizing on our global leadership in building products and manufacturing and technology for both new home construction and remodeling.

Reporting to the Director Financial Planning & Analysis, the Finance Manager - Planning, is responsible for leading the planning, budgeting and forecasting activities for all parts of the North America business. This also includes ownership of the rolling three year plan which drives long-term strategic planning and resource allocation. The incumbent will also play a key role in driving simplification through leveraging the corporate performance management (CPM) tool that James Hardie plans to implement in the current fiscal year. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn about the organization and develop relationships with finance and business leaders across the company.

* Build a robust planning environment from both a systems and process perspective (60%) * Prepares, analyzes and reviews monthly rolling forecasts, annual budgets and three year plans * Evolve forecasting cycle beyond income statement to include balance sheet and cash flows * Drive standardization & process improvement across all planning aspects including best practices * Provide variance analysis commentary for monthly flash reporting * Maintains risk-adjusted forecasting models which links key business drivers to performance scenarios * Works closely with accounting teams to understand results at a detailed level * Support mission critical ad-hoc commercial reporting and analysis to drive business performance (20%) * Support the preparation of quarterly earnings release and board materials for the CFO * Proactively use business acumen to develop statistical models to solve critical business issues * Instinctively recognizes inconsistencies in financial data and initiates appropriate corrective action * Provides oversight and manages SG&A spending across the North America business * Conduct financial ratio and statement competitive benchmarking for the company (20%) * Responsible for publication of the weekly business performance tracker and associated action items * Compare and contrast company business performance across wide range of metrics and ratios * Proactively recommend potential changes in resource allocation based on benchmarking outputs * Contribute to overall analysis of competitors through by collaborating with market analysis team

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** * Ability to connect the bigger picture to day to day operations of the organization. * Proven ability to synthesize complex and detailed data into meaningful insights. * Articulates views in a clear and concise manner. * Anticipates questions and prepares appropriate responses or answers. * Presents compelling arguments to support positions. * Constructively challenges business partner assumptions and goals. * Ability to effectively manage and develop a team. * Results-oriented to ensure deliverables are submitted in an accurate, complete, and timely fashion. * The desire and tenacity to grow within the organization. **Education/Experience:** * Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with advanced degree preferred. * 10+ years overall experience including 2+ years planning leadership in a global organization. * Proven expertise in connecting operational activity to financial implication. * Multi-year financial planning, including crafting complex business and financial models. * Building, manufacturing or industrial sector experience (preferred).