Crane is a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered solutions operating globally across two exciting segments: Process Flow Technologies and Aerospace & Electronics. Supporting those segments, we have multiple business units operating independent P&Ls with structural reporting that includes a President and staff to drive their respective strategies. Accordingly, each of those business units has a CFO and a staff, including FP&A, and related resources necessary to support the business’ financial objectives. This Sr. Manager, FP&A position is part of the Corporate FP&A Team, that supports the entirety of Crane. This role is based in our Stamford, CT headquarters office. “I am looking for a senior FP&A leader to join our Corporate Headquarters which houses our most senior executives at Crane,” says Crane’s VP of FP&A. “With this close-knit group of executives, I need a partner who will help refine and improve our common reporting approaches across Crane while also using business financial information, including historical trending and alignment with forecasts and budgets, to quickly isolate gaps / opportunities in the most efficient way possible. I am looking for an energetic, talented individual who enjoys the fun of tackling complex tasks. Given the breadth of opportunities and challenges that are inherent in our exciting business model, we’re looking for someone who can manage a variety of shifting priorities on the day-to-day basis. I need a partner who is “hands-on” and seeks to jump in where necessary!” **Functional success can be defined as follows:** Continue to develop, enhance, implement and sustain a planning and analysis capability that will: + Identify business unit opportunities to improve performance – we don’t just “accept the results” at Crane! We strive to be better, year after year! + Provide senior executives at Corporate with appropriate reports and analyses, at the appropriate cadence (weekly, monthly, quarterly, ad hoc) to measure the performance of the Company’s portfolio of business units against the annual operating plan (budget), periodic forecasts and prior year. Crane’s CFO is often heard saying, “Not too little, not too much….just the right amount that an executive can easily distill / understand with valuable insights!” + Interact with all business unit finance leaders to understand root cause of gaps / opportunities to what was otherwise expected in periodic performance. “Nothing is more effective than picking up the phone, or conducting a virtual meeting to understand and “see” what occurred with the CFO or FP&A leader at a business unit.” + Identify opportunities to be more efficient and “make things easier for our business units who are doing all they can to drive profitable growth!” + Provide a critical eye over the Corporate Office department spend. Our corporate office needs to be a lean machine! **Additional Specific Responsibilities and Duties:** + Lead the Operating Plan and Forecasting process across the Company + Analyze financial data and provide detailed reports highlighting key performance indicators and trends + Monitor financial performance against operating plan, forecast and prior year, providing variance analysis and actionable insights + Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to support strategic decision-making + Prepare material for the board of directors, investor relations and the CFO and COO and CEO of Crane Company + Partner with the Corporate Controller, Investor Relations and Business Development teams in Stamford on month end reporting, quarterly earnings reporting and M&A activity – We are very acquisitive and will continue to have exciting acquisition activities where this position will play a critical role – assessing valuation models / questioning assumptions, etc. + Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement and automation + Assist the CFO of Crane with ongoing training material development for our CFOs and business leaders in the field to hone their finance skills **Required Skills:** + Proficiency in HFM (Hyperion Financial Management) + Advanced user of MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel Macros) + Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights + Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing financial challenges + Ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency + Experience working with cross-functional teams and collaborating with senior executives + Experience with business intelligence and data analytics platforms, a Plus + Experience with Scripting Languages / Microsoft Technology (JavaScript, VB, .NET, Python, PERL…), a plus **Qualifications:** + MBA or master’s in finance or CFA required + 8 to 10 years of FP&A experience, with some exposure to Corporate FP&A preferred + Experience with Manufacturing Company in a Cost Accounting environment preferred **Personal Attributes:** + A partner to our VP, FP&A collaborator to the field + Smart/Fun! + An effective communicator with highly effective written and speaking skills + An active listener + Customer-focused + Someone looking to achieve more at a company that continues to excel and outperform peers \#LI-AH3 _This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job._ _Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status._ At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.