Supply Chain Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst (FP&A)

Company: W.L. Gore & Associates
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: October 2, 2024

Job Description:

About the Role: We are looking for a Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Supply Chain Analyst (FP&A) to join the Gore Medical finance team. In this role, you will lead the supply chain finances of our upstream manufacturing supply & shared services, as well as the development of reports, analysis and business models and will partner with both Business and Functional Associates within Cost of Goods Sold to drive process improvement & alignment across Supply Chain.

This position will be located at one of our US West facilities (Phoenix or Flagstaff, Arizona) or US East facilities (Elkton, Maryland or Newark, Delaware), with the possibility of a hybrid remote work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the continued development of budgeting, financial forecasting, capital plan and modeling tools while continuously evaluating processes to drive efficiencies
• Lead and own financial support for our upstream manufacturing supply & shared services
• Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance
• Strive to meet or exceed business needs relating to quality, delivery, and cost, including ensuring continuity of supply and cost management
• Support and advise critical initiatives and contract negotiations that drive long-term relationship stability and success
• Support Capital and Headcount planning for manufacturing expansion, Green Field projects, including auditing projects for compliance to ensure all financial aspects of a project are in accordance with established policies and procedures, including proper approvals, funding sources and capitalization of expenses
• Define and present opportunities to improve both fixed and variable cost exist and influence organization to implement savings requiring a deep understanding of cost composition
• Partner in the S&OP process to achieve corporate cash flow objectives related to inventory and driving programs to manage efficiently inventory levels
• Support the delivery of comprehensive monthly reporting packages for management, including monthly reviews of budget vs. actual results and variances with P&L/cost center owner, etc
• Perform strategic ad hoc reporting and financial analysis to assess business performance and facilitate decision-making and business support
  Required Qualifications:
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or other related field
  • Minimum of 3 years of Finance, Business analysis and Business partnering experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Accounting concepts (GAAP and/or IFRS) within Supply Chain Finance
  • Demonstrated range of knowledge across medical device supply chain and manufacturing technologies, manufacturing under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Quality Systems and regulatory requirements
  • Demonstrated track record of effective leadership in a manufacturing, fulfillment or contract manufacturing setting, including issue resolution, and building win-win solutions
  • Demonstrated financial acumen, including cost management; demonstrated experience managing department Capital and Operating Expense budgets
  • Demonstrated communication skills (oral, written, and interpersonal) and the ability to proactively identify and recommend solutions to problems
  • Demonstrated organizational, communication, and time management skills needed to manage multiple ongoing projects simultaneously
  • Ability to communicate problems in terms that are understandable to all levels of the organization, including C-Suite
  • Ability to travel up 10%
    
    Desired Qualifications:
    
    • Experience in a global manufacturing environment
    • Experience with COGNOS or SAP
    • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
      
      Hybrid Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore's hybrid working policies, from the country in which they are employed.
      
      What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.
      
      We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for "profit-sharing". Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits
      
      We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.
      
      Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
      
      Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.
      
      Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.
      
      Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact

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