Description:
Job Title: Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
Department: Finance and Accounting
Reports To: CFO North America
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Murrieta, CA

SUMMARY

A Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Director plays a crucial role in driving the financial success of the North American Headquarters of KTM. The FP&A Director will collaborate with various departments to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial models, providing valuable insights to support strategic decision-making. This role requires a combination of financial expertise, analytical skills, and effective communication to ensure the company’s financial goals are met. In this role, the incumbent will work directly with the KTM North America CFO, with its Controller and with its Austrian HQ.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Proven analytical skills and the ability to synthesize conclusions clearly.
• Prioritize workloads, meet deadlines, and understand when to escalate potential issues. Ability to manage multiple tasks according to required deadlines with the flexibility to switch gears with little notice.
• Ability to be optimistic, positive, and supportive in all interactions with others.
• Exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal contacts, and to always maintain confidentiality.
• Fact based approach and willing to understand the detail of the business and its transactions.
• General Ledger journal entries.
  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Financial Analysts

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Generally, requires a minimum of three to five (3-5) years of progressively responsible experience in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) and/or related field.

• Required proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills.
• ERP systems knowledge required; SAP and Business Warehouse (BW) preferred
• Experience building and consolidating budgets and forecasts across multiple channels and locations
• Expertise in variance analysis and explanations for comparison of actual versus budget results or forecast versus budget, etc.
• Experience with task management and project coordination.
• Ability to lead and develop a team of financial analysts
• Knowledge of accounting practices, procedures, and requirements (US GAAP and IFRS preferred

• Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A): Lead the budgeting and forecasting process and collaborate with department and executive leaders to establish budgetary goals. Conduct detailed analysis to identify opportunities for cost reduction, operational efficiency improvements, revenue optimization, capital expenditures, and cash management.
• Financial Reporting: Lead the preparation, analysis, and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management highlighting key insights and areas for improvement.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial support and evaluate the financial impact of business initiatives and assist in decision-making.
• Ad-Hoc Analysis: Perform and present ad-hoc financial analysis in response to inquiries from senior management.
• Cash Flow Forecasting: Collaborate cross-functionally to prepare and update weekly the cash flow forecast for the North America entities
• Compliance with financial reporting standards: Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards and regulations.
• Accounting: Supporting the North America Controller, coordinate and lead some of the month-end and year-end close processes. Provide documentation to support the audit process.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities for improving financial processes and reporting efficiency through the enhancement of financial procedures and best practices.
• Communication and Collaboration: Effectively communicate complex financial concepts to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Collaborate with various departments to ensure alignment of financial goals with overall business objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.
  Requirements:

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Generally, requires a minimum of three to five (3-5) years of progressively responsible experience in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) and/or related field.

• Required proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills.
• ERP systems knowledge required; SAP and Business Warehouse (BW) preferred
• Experience building and consolidating budgets and forecasts across multiple channels and locations
• Expertise in variance analysis and explanations for comparison of actual versus budget results or forecast versus budget, etc.
• Experience with task management and project coordination.
• Ability to lead and develop a team of financial analysts
• Knowledge of accounting practices, procedures, and requirements (US GAAP and IFRS preferred)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related field (Master’s/MBA preferred).