Senior Manager of FP&A

Overview At Benjamin Moore, we empower our team members to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in our communities. We offer a rewarding and inspiring work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Our culture of excellence and transparency encourages our colleagues to bring their authentic selves and unique perspectives/ideas every day. With 140 years of rich history behind our brand, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success. We believe in investing in our colleagues by offering work-life balance, competitive/ benefits, ongoing learning/continuing education, and skill development. Through a positive and engaging workplace, we facilitate growth, development, and fulfillment for all.   Join us and be a part of a brand that inspires creativity, innovation, and passion in support of locally-owned stores around the world. Click here to see how you can paint your future! Job Summary The Senior Manager of FP&A will lead core planning and performance management activities across budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic decision support, with a strong focus on cost of goods sold, supply chain performance, and enterprise initiatives. This role is responsible for delivering timely, insightful analysis, identifying risks and opportunities, developing KPIs and financial models, and driving process improvements to enhance operational and financial performance. The position also partners closely with senior leadership to support capital allocation, long-range planning, and M&A activity through diligence, valuation, business case development, and integration planning, while fostering a high-performing, collaborative FP&A team aligned with Benjamin Moore’s values. Responsibilities Responsible for the annual cost of goods sold planning process through setting the timeline and targets and conducting analysis (Pre and Post) to ensure efficient operations Responsible for recommending input on financial forecasts and program planning Responsible for providing insights on risks and opportunities associated with analysis, budget, and forecast, using an in-depth understanding of the corporate strategy (Strategic Pillars) and the external business environment Responsible for the forecasting & budgeting process, development of KPI's and move to a rolling forecast. Responsible for the preparation, analysis and reporting of monthly, quarterly, and annual budgeting/forecasting process including as well as variances between actuals, budget and forecasts. Lead & recommend and implement cost savings, productivity & process improvements, and other supply chain enhancement opportunities through applying technical, analytical, and critical thinking skills. Generate insights, develop solutions, drive action, and assist in delivering results Responsible for analyzing specific areas within Supply Chain that are not generating results as expected. Partner with business leaders to estimate the financial performance of new programs under consideration. Aid in prioritizing strategies and initiatives within each business area. Identify potential risks and provide proactive solutions as key initiatives are implemented. Critical thinking to challenge current practices, drive operational improvements, and identify new opportunities across business/functional areas Provides standard and ad hoc analysis; look for new ways to analyze the business Perform benchmarking, scenario or other financial modeling / analytical exercises to support or refute strategic hypotheses Support M&A activity through financial due diligence, valuation analysis, business case development, and integration planning to help assess strategic fit and financial impact. Financial modeling including scenario, sensitivity, and ROI analysis Leadership partnership to turn analysis into recommendations for investments and transactions Build and maintain robust financial models, including scenario, sensitivity, and ROI analyses, to evaluate investments, strategic initiatives, and acquisition opportunities. Partner with senior leadership to translate complex analyses into clear recommendations, supporting capital allocation decisions, long-range planning, and transaction-related presentations. Provide leadership, employee development and adhere to the values of Benjamin Moore instilling the value of trust, openness and collaboration within the FP&A team Qualifications A bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, computer science, data science, information science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. 10+ years of experience. Ability to operate and influence effectively across the organization and within complex contexts. Experience supporting a manufacturing company is preferred. SAP experience is a plus but not required. Demonstrated leadership; ability to develop direct reports, track record of leading complex, multidisciplinary teams Leader with the ability to communicate openly and honestly with colleagues and customers. Takes personal responsibility for the quality and content of the work, and complies with information confidentiality requirements where applicable Experience in integrating complex, cross-corporate processes and information strategies, and/or designing strategic metrics and scorecards Ability to communicate openly and honestly with colleagues and customers. Takes personal responsibility for the quality and content of the work, and complies with information confidentiality requirements where applicable Establishes and maintains effective relationships by collaborating with customers, fully understanding and meeting their expectations Excellent business acumen and interpersonal skills; able to work across business lines at senior levels to influence and effect change to achieve common goals. Seen as a team player who encourages collaboration and quickly ga