BraunAbility
BraunAbility
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
AutomotiveManufacturingTransport
BraunAbility designs and manufactures wheelchair-accessible vehicles and mobility equipment, including conversion vans, wheelchair lifts, seating, and securement systems. The company serves individuals and commercial customers through an authorized dealer network, with sales of new and used vehicles, rentals, financing and grant guidance, product support, maintenance, and warranty services. Its work spans automotive manufacturing and accessible transport, with a focus on helping people travel with greater independence. BraunAbility has operated in the mobility sector for more than 50 years.

Corporate Finance and Strategic Planning Manager

Lead BraunAbility’s budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and strategic planning work. Partner with executives and teams across the business to strengthen financial insight and decision-making.

Description

  • Direct the company-wide annual budget and monthly forecast, including consolidation, analysis, and executive reporting.
  • Coordinate planning with Finance Business Partners and own the consolidated company forecast.
  • Create long-range financial plans and scenario analyses.
  • Refine planning processes, forecasting methods, and reporting tools.
  • Track risks and opportunities related to revenue, margins, SG&A, and profitability.
  • Oversee SG&A planning, forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting.
  • Work with business leaders to identify cost drivers, productivity gains, and action plans.
  • Track headcount, spending patterns, and operating results.
  • Build reporting and analytics that improve financial visibility and accountability.
  • Create and maintain balance sheet forecasts.
  • Forecast inventory, receivables, payables, capital spending, and other key balance sheet accounts.
  • Oversee working capital reporting and analysis.
  • Prepare cash flow and free cash flow forecasts.
  • Lead cash forecasting and liquidity planning.
  • Act as the main finance contact for banking and treasury matters.
  • Assist with debt covenant tracking and lender reporting.
  • Coordinate insurance renewals and contribute to risk management.
  • Prepare executive financial reports, scorecards, and dashboards.
  • Contribute to Board reports and presentations.
  • Explain company results through clear business narratives.
  • Develop financial models and business cases for operational and strategic decisions.
  • Provide analysis for leadership initiatives and special projects.
  • Work with Finance Business Partners to build an integrated view of company performance.
  • Partner with Accounting leaders to align actual results, forecasts, and financial plans.
  • Guide decisions with evidence-based analysis and recommendations.
  • Strengthen financial transparency and accountability across the organization.
  • Build cross-functional partnerships and influence through collaboration.
  • Report to the Vice President of Finance and IT; the role initially has no direct reports.
  • Report to the Vice President of Finance and IT; the role initially has no direct reports.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field.
  • Five to eight years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related finance roles.
  • Experience leading budgeting and forecasting.
  • Strong financial modeling and analytical ability.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with financial systems.
  • MBA, CPA, CMA, or a similar professional designation preferred.
  • Manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Experience in treasury, banking, cash management, or insurance preferred.
  • Experience supporting executive reporting and business planning preferred.

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