Fp&A Manager
Dodge & Cox is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to join the Finance team. The FP&A Manager will report to the CFO and play a key advisory role supporting business decision making at a senior level, highlighting key financial issues and risks to be considered. The FP&A Manager's responsibilities are financial support for strategic planning; develop future financial forecasts, provide reporting and control of the income statement, cash flow and capital management; Develop scenario analysis to support decision making; The FP&A Manager will deputize for the CFO when required.
Financial and Business Strategy
- Support and model the financial aspects of the three-year business plan and financial strategy, recommending improvements to the plan and monitoring the plan.
- Provide the Board with relevant and timely KPIs to enable it to assess overall performance against our business plan objectives.
- Analyze competitor and market financial information to provide insight to assist with decision making.
Business Performance Reporting
Produce regular financial reporting and management information to senior management and the Board. Reporting should give a summary of the current business and financial performance, and highlight trends, key actions, and business implications.Ensure that financial reporting is produced in a timely manner, can be reliable upon and has been agreed by key stakeholders.Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to help ensure the reporting is well informedForecasting Income, Cash-Flow and Capital Management
Develop, implement and maintain an effective planning and analysis capability that will provide senior leadership with appropriate reports to establish goals and understand performance across Dodge & CoxDevelop the quarterly financial forecasts to be used by senior management and the BoardUse the output of financial models and analysis of trends to support decision making and communicate relevant messages across the business.Ensure the integrity of financial models and projections through implementation of suitable controls, documentation and testing.Project Reporting & Investment Appraisal
Coordinate the initiative investment review process for the business; this will include modelling the financial impact of significant business change proposals / plansAid in the creation and development of ad hoc financial models and analysis to assist and support strategic initiatives and business cases. Examples include modelling out the options for different benefit plans, tax strategies, or tracking spend against original plan for new office locations.Report progress of major initiative investments against the original project plan, highlighting key deviations and decision points to senior management and the Board as the projects progresses.Management and Leadership
Proactively contribute to plans and priorities for the Finance department.Interact with (and when necessary be a member of) the senior management.Assist the CFO in respect of reports and presentations to the Board regarding financial issues and developments.Work with the IT department to recommend suitable technology solutions to enhance our financial modelling and analysis capability.To undertake ad hoc duties as agreed with the CFO.Qualifications
Dodge & Cox targets candidates with high levels of academic and professional achievement, and leadership ability.
Candidates should :
Have a four year college degree; excellent academic recordHave 10+ years relevant experience within the Investment Management IndustryProfessional qualification (CFA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent)Experience of working in financial services and investment industry preferableWorking at Executive level, and preferably experience at Board level in terms of report writing and presentationsBuilding detailed models and forecasts in a complex environmentExcellent interpersonal skillsProactive and positive change agentExcellent analytical skills, with ability to think independently and draw conclusionsA team player who can work with stakeholders across the business to achieve objectives.The salary range for this position is $180k - $225k.
The listed pay scale denotes only the pay range of the base salary and does not include discretionary bonus compensation, which may make up an important portion of the total remuneration. Dodge & Cox encourages applicants to consider the value of the many competitive benefits it offers, including coverage of 100% of all healthcare premiums for employees and their families and fully funding a retirement plan at 25% of the total compensation to the IRS limit. Dodge & Cox also provides additional benefits such as commuter, health & wellness, backup care, matching gift, employee assistance, and life and disability insurance. The listed pay scale reflects the base salary Dodge & Cox reasonably expects to pay for this position and is not a reflection of the highest and lowest base salary of any current Dodge & Cox employee. Actual base salary will be based on factors such as the candidate's prior relevant experience (including within and external to Dodge & Cox, as applicable), education, skills, and knowledge.
