Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis

This is a Full Time Job

Job Scope:
Reporting to the CFO, the VP FP&A will lead and elevate Panavision's global FP&A function at a pivotal moment of growth and transformation. You will serve as a strategic finance business partner, working across business units to ensure that financial planning, reporting, analytics evolve to support decision making that keeps pace with the rapidly changing global entertainment, media, and technology landscape. This role will also support the CEO and CFO with board presentations as well as have responsibility for cash management.
Key Responsibilities:
• Financial Reporting: Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements, reports, and budgets to senior management and the Board of Directors. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and financial forecasting. Provide insights and recommendations to support business decision-making and identify areas for cost optimization.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Coordinate the quarterly and annual budgeting/planning process, including the preparation of annual budgets and monthly forecasting. Monitor actual financial performance against budgeted figures and provide explanations for variances.
• Cash Flow Management: Manage cash flow effectively, ensuring adequate liquidity for day-to-day operations and working capital requirements. Prepare weekly/monthly cash flow forecasts including global cash flow/liquidity and revenue and implement strategies to optimize cash flow management.
• Compliance and Audit: Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, accounting standards, and company policies. Collaborate with internal and external auditors during financial audits and assist in implementing audit recommendations.
• Financial Systems and Processes: Continuously evaluate and improve financial systems, processes, and controls to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness. Streamline financial workflows and leverage technology to automate routine tasks. Oversee and refine management monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as department heads, management teams, and cross-functional teams to provide financial guidance and support. Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, including banks, vendors, and auditors. Manage loan compliance reporting and processes
• Risk Management: Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Monitor and evaluate financial risks, such as currency fluctuations, interest rate changes, and credit risks. Implement risk management practices to safeguard company assets
• Business Intelligence: Work with the BI team to support the improvement of reporting tools
• Provide CFO with sophisticated financial analysis supporting strategic and operational financial objectives including profitability/margin analysis across business units/geographies, product mix, and asset investment determination
• Functional Management: Review of existing structure for FPA organization and performance management and development of staff

Skills/Experience Required:
• BS in Finance, business or related field. MBA preferred
• Prior experience working in global organizations with multiple lines of business
• Prior experience in businesses with asset rental or asset intensive services, or in the media productions supply chain
• Minimum of 15 years' experience in financial analysis, financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management
• Demonstrated proficiency in financial-operational modeling, forecasting, and financial software applications
• Ability to collaborate with and engage with senior leadership across functions
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Systems savvy with experience in Oracle HFM, MS Great Plains or Dynamics, and advanced MS Excel skills
• Results-oriented, self-motivated with ability to execute with minimal direction

Travel:
Some domestic and international travel may be required in this role.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.