The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership

With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.

At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission-driven team, apply now!

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Location: Mebane, NC

Base Salary Rate: $113,050.00 - $133,000

Job type: Full-time

About This Role

Experienced Financial Planning and Analysis professional, overseeing financial analysis, research, budgets, and forecasts. Responsible for preparing forecasts and performing financial modeling to develop and provide reports for functional or operational management.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts financial analysis, research, budgets, and forecasts to support short-term business goals and decisions.
• Prepares forecasts and performs financial modeling to develop recommendations for management.
• Review and analyze financial results including P&L, balance sheet, cash flows.
• Provides reports to functional or operational management on financial analysis results and recommendations.
• Review and approve pricing and promotional strategies.  Monitor through third-party tools, analysis, and reporting, including performing post-audits.
• Collaborates with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams to ensure flawless execution of pricing and trade strategies
• Perform daily, weekly, or monthly volume analyses, to support achieving financial commitments. Support the development of periodic management presentations and supporting schedules including business reviews, strategic plans, and other leadership presentations and annual plans as needed.
• Provides visibility to order intake performance including by customer, vertical, actual vs. budget/forecast.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, leveraging data to enhance business performance and strategic direction.
• Analyze gross margins and provide actionable insights to business leaders to support informed decision-making and strategy execution.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis as needed on various projects.
• Conducts medium to large-scale projects. Builds analytical models to perform complex analyses.

Basic Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
• 7+ years’ FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) or related finance experience
• OR
• Master’s Degree
• 5+ years’ FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) experience
• 3+ years of management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Finance
• Strong leadership, analytical skills and sound business judgment and be comfortable working with senior management.
• Effective strategic thinking skills to manage difficult and complex problems
• Strong communication skills that can flex to fit any platform, media, character count or audience.
• Organizational skills including strategic planning, time management, attention to detail
• Analytical skills that help evaluate data to help us stay ahead
• People skills that drive engagement and advocacy
• Proven ability to develop and implement pricing strategies and trade plans.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis tools, including ERP systems such as SAP.
• Experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry (CPG is strongly preferred).

Compensation and Benefits 

Individuals may be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company’s performance. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the job requirements. Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays), 401(k) with employer match, EAP assistance, and more.  

World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety

Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.

Kidde Global Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.