Financial Planning Manager

Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis

Reports To : CFO

FLSA Status : Exempt

On Site : Columbus, OH

Summary :

The Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis will lead the overall strategy on financial planning and analysis for the organization.

Gardner has been serving clients across the country for over 75 years as one of the largest family-owned and operated Outdoor Power Equipment and Commercial Parts Distributors in the nation.

Gardner facilities are strategically located in Ohio, Florida, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina and Oregon. Totaling over 900,000 square feet, the warehouses contain over 165,000 active SKUs and are capable of processing over 6,000 orders per shift.

Our lines include Kohler Engines, Cub Cadet, Stanley Black & Decker (formerly MTD), Hydro-Gear, Husqvarna, Troy-Bilt, Oregon Forestry and Outdoor Equipment Parts, Tuff Torq, Generac, SpeeCo and many more.

Our goal is to provide the best possible value-added customer experience every day.

We are growing and adding to our team! We would love to have you come grow with us!

Job Role / Responsibilities :

Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, collaborating with various departments to develop accurate

financial projections

• Analyze financial data trends and performance metrics to provide actionable insights to senior management.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support decision-making and long-term strategic planning including

inventory buy cycles.or other factors that may impact the business.

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages, track budget versus actual spending,

including variance analysis and commentary.

Drive continuous process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial planning and

analysis activities.

Partner with cross-functional teams to support key initiatives, such as inventory optimization, SKU

rationalization, capital investments, and controllable expense initiatives.

Provide financial guidance and support for key business initiatives, including acquisitions, new product lines, and

expansion plans.

Gather data and create financial models to understand trends affecting specific products, geographical locations

or other factors that may impact the business.

• Analyze key metrics such as yearly growth, return on assets and other data.
• Analyze operations to identify areas in need of reorganization, downsizing, or elimination.
• Studies long-range economic trends and projects the impact on future growth in sales and market share.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis with demonstrated leadership abilities,

preferably in a distribution environment.

• Proven experience in financial modeling, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software (Dynamics 365 a plus).
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts in a clear and concise manner to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
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