About this opportunity
CF Industries lists this Dir, Financial Planning & Analysis opportunity in northbrook, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.
JOIN OUR TALENT NETWORK We are a global leader in transforming natural gas into nitrogen. The chemical processes we use ensure we have the nitrogen we need to support life on earth - from fertilizer that feeds the crops that feed the world to products that remove harmful emissions from industrial activities. We are always seeking bright, ethical and resourceful professionals that have achieved a high level of success in their respective fields. Individuals who want to be a part of a strong, financially secure company; who believe in our values, are committed to what we do, and embrace our future. At CF Industries we take great pride in who we are, what we do and the talented people that work for us. Our values extend to our employment and hiring practices. We are committed to doing it right for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community.
Function: Finance & Accounting
Job Summary
The Director of FP&A serves as a trusted financial partner to the organization, as a direct report to the Vice President of Corporate Finance & Strategy, with visibility to the CFO and functional executive leadership, focused on understanding and analyzing financial and operational performance to drive actions and decisions in margin expansion and growth aligned with CF's strategic vision.
Job Description
Responsibilities
Lead enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting and long-range financial planning processes, data, reporting and presentations
Prepare and lead monthly and quarterly performance reviews for executive leadership
Analyze financial and operational results against plans, forecasts, and external expectations
Partner with Accounting team in variance analysis and formulation of clear insights of financial results
Synthesize complex data and lead high-impact financial analysis to identify performance risks & opportunities to formulate recommendations and inform critical decisions for senior leadership
Develop financial models supporting earnings forecasts, capital allocation decisions, scenario planning, and strategic initiatives
Partner with business units and functional leaders to evaluate performance drivers and identify opportunities for growth and margin expansion
Partner with Commercial (Sales / Supply Chain) teams to understand market drivers, pricing, cost; challenge inputs as appropriate with fact-based analysis to develop insights and drive actions and decisions
Support capital planning processes, prioritization of capital investment options specifically with Manufacturing and Engineering teams, including investment analysis as required
Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy, financial reporting, and analytical capabilities
Identify and implement improvement opportunities, tools, best practices and processes to improve forecast accuracy and insight, reduce lead-time and enhance analytical depth in existing processes
Lead and develop the corporate FP&A team, setting the vision for a high-value, high-performance team, expanding capabilities via stretch assignments and mentorship
Qualifications
Required Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
15+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance or Business-segment Finance or a related discipline
Strong understanding of public company financials and reporting, capital markets, valuation methodologies, and financial modeling
Experience presenting complex financial information to executive leadership and external stakeholders
Exceptional analytical, communication, and presentation skills
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial planning systems (Oracle and SAP)
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, publicly traded company environment
Preferred MBA, CFA, CPA, or equivalent advanced credential
Proficiency in Oracle and SAP
Experience in manufacturing, industrial, consumer products, or other industrial or chemical sector segments.
Prior public company experience
Experience supporting earnings calls, investor conferences, and Board presentations
Estimated base pay for the position is typically between: $143,500 - $201,900. The actual base pay for the position may be influenced by factors such as education, training, skills, qualifications, competencies, years of experience, job-related knowledge, and scope of the role, and could be outside of the posted pay range. In addition to base pay, an incentive program is available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including two medical plan options, a health savings plan with a company contribution and a match, dental and vision benefits, a well-being incentive program, 401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer’s contribution, life and disability insurance, paid time off programs and much more! Additionally, we offer several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance. For more detailed information on the CF programs, please visit our Total Rewards website at:
Company Culture
We believe that We do it Right. We do it Well. We execute as a Team. We take a long term view.
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Worksite address
northbrook, IL, 60065, US
Who can apply
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