Accounting, Accounting Close, Actuals, Analysis Skills, Business Processes, Business Skills, Channel Strategies, Communication Skills, Decision Support, Detail Oriented, Device Drivers, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Financial Strategy, Financial Trend Analysis, Forecasting, International Business, Interpersonal Skills, Journal Entries, Leadership, Matrix Management, Medical Equipment, Medical Organizations, Multitasking, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Management, Qualitative Analysis, Remote Team Management, Return on Investment (ROI), Time Management, Variance Analysis
The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) serves as a strategic finance business partner to the Surgical Business Unit (SBU) and International Medical Device commercial organizations within CooperSurgical, a division of CooperCompanies. This highly visible role supports a ~$400M global line of business and plays a critical role in driving financial insight, decision support, and disciplined execution.
Operating in a fast‑paced, matrixed, and international environment, the role requires strong financial acumen, sound judgment, and the ability to influence business outcomes through clear analysis and actionable recommendations.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to translate strategy into financial implications.
- Demonstrated ability to challenge assumptions, interpret complex data, and synthesize insights for senior leadership.
- Proven experience presenting financial analyses and recommendations to executive‑level stakeholders.
- Strong relationship‑building and communication skills across diverse, matrixed organizations.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet demanding timelines, and adapt in a fast‑paced environment.
- High attention to detail coupled with excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Influential interpersonal skills with the ability to impact decisions without direct authority.
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnership & Decision Support
- Serve as a trusted finance partner to SBU and International leadership teams, providing insight, guidance, and support strategic and operational decision‑making.
- Advise commercial leadership on financial implications of business initiatives, investments, and trade‑offs to drive profitable growth.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial performance through analysis of trends, drivers, and business results.
- Monitor industry trends, competitive dynamics, and business intelligence to inform planning assumptions and strategic discussions.
Planning, Forecasting & Reporting
- Lead coordination of the annual operating plan (AOP) and quarterly forecast planning processes for the business unit.
- Own the monthly financial reporting package, delivering clear, timely, and accurate insights to stakeholders.
- Perform quantitative and qualitative variance analysis versus plan, forecast, and prior‑period actuals, highlighting key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
Financial Analysis & Modeling
- Develop and maintain robust driver‑based financial models to support forecasting, scenario analysis, and investment decision‑making.
- Conduct ad hoc analyses including ROI assessments, pricing analytics, and commercial performance evaluations.
- Deliver actionable insights through both routine and ad hoc reporting to inform business decisions.
Accounting Close Support & Controls
- Support the monthly close process through close coordination with Accounting, including providing guidance and preparing reclassification journal entries when required.
- Ensure financial accuracy, consistency, and integrity across reporting and analyses.
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnership & Decision Support
- Serve as a trusted finance partner to SBU and International leadership teams, providing insight, guidance, and support strategic and operational decision‑making.
- Advise commercial leadership on financial implications of business initiatives, investments, and trade‑offs to drive profitable growth.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial performance through analysis of trends, drivers, and business results.
- Monitor industry trends, competitive dynamics, and business intelligence to inform planning assumptions and strategic discussions.
Planning, Forecasting & Reporting
- Lead coordination of the annual operating plan (AOP) and quarterly forecast planning processes for the business unit.
- Own the monthly financial reporting package, delivering clear, timely, and accurate insights to stakeholders.
- Perform quantitative and qualitative variance analysis versus plan, forecast, and prior‑period actuals, highlighting key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
Financial Analysis & Modeling
- Develop and maintain robust driver‑based financial models to support forecasting, scenario analysis, and investment decision‑making.
- Conduct ad hoc analyses including ROI assessments, pricing analytics, and commercial performance evaluations.
- Deliver actionable insights through both routine and ad hoc reporting to inform business decisions.
Accounting Close Support & Controls
- Support the monthly close process through close coordination with Accounting, including providing guidance and preparing reclassification journal entries when required.
- Ensure financial accuracy, consistency, and integrity across reporting and analyses.
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