Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Lennox International (LII) is a leading global provider of innovative climate control solutions for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) markets.

Responsible for the direct management of the Financial Analysis staff engaged in various financial functions such as budgeting, auditing, forecasting and analysis.

* Manages a team of financial professionals to ensure financial planning and analysis projects are conducted credibly and that recommendations and reports are accurate and timely. * Acts as a liaison with management regarding rate and budget questions. * Ensures compliance with internal procedures and government regulations. * Analyzes, evaluates, and develops forecasting models and identifies to management potential areas of opportunities and risks * Leads and aligns financial forecasts and long range planning processes with our business leaders. Drives business value by providing financial and analytical counsel to facilitate decision-marking around strategic business initiatives. * Prepares monthly financial reporting including variance and financial statement analysis. Able to clearly communicate a cohesive and concise story around business drivers behind financial data and potential implications on future results. * Creates financial models and scenarios as a key input for business planning decisions in areas such as capital deployment, sourcing, product development, marketing strategies, and acquisitions. * Manages annual budget processes, incorporating business initiatives, economic trends and operational effectiveness. Aligns budget to business strategies and gains alignment from business partners. * Performs customer and service branch profitability analysis and makes investment and pricing decisions. Identifies opportunities to drive revenue growth, margin expansion and a more favorable mix (i.e., driving preferred products and services). * Understands market dynamics and competitors. Conducts complex analysis, synthesizes and summarizes implications to business, influencing business partners using analytics and business understanding. * Identifies and executes upon process improvement opportunities. Demonstrates proficiency of technical tools and financial systems. * Serves as an objective financial steward with an enterprise perspective, safeguarding our company's assets. Ensures strong controls are in place and the company's intellectual property is protected.

* Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. * Master's Degree Preferred * Requires at least 8 years related experience; Service Industry Experience Preferred * Strong organizational skills, attention to detail * Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills. * Knowledge of enterprise systems (e.g., Microsoft Great Plains, SAP, Hyperion). * Advanced aptitude in problem solving. * Strong leadership skills with proven ability to lead and manage. * Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.