Financial Planning Technology Manager

Financial Planning Technology Manager

With $5 billion in revenue and 3,500+ employees in the U.S. and Mexico, TBC Corporation is a leader in the mobility industry and one of North America's largest marketers of automotive replacement tires through wholesale and franchise operations. TBC serves wholesale customers in the United States, Canada and Mexico through TBC Brands, NTW, TBC International, and TBC de Mexico. Additionally, TBC responds to the needs of consumers in search of total car care at more than 465 franchised tire and automotive service centers under Big O Tires. TBC is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

TBC markets on a wholesale basis to regional tire chains and distributors serving independent tire dealers throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico. TBC has 20 proprietary brands of tires specializing in passenger, commercial, farm and specialty tires. In 2005, TBC Corp. was purchased by Sumitomo Corporation of America (SCOA). SCOA is the largest subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, one of Japan's major integrated trading and investment business enterprises. In 2018 Michelin, the largest tire manufacturer in Europe, invested in the company which is now a 50:50, privately held joint venture between Sumitomo and Michelin.

Our values are the foundation of our work, how we interact with each other, and the strategies we employ to fulfill our purpose. These are the practices we use every day in everything we do:

• Integrity - We act honestly because nothing is more important than our reputation.
• Teamwork - We are better together.
• People-Focused - We put people first our Associates, customers, franchisees, and partners and cultivate a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive culture, top to bottom, inside and out.
• Accountability - We own our actions and decisions; we do what we say we are going to do.
• Leave Everything Better - We innovate to improve everything we touch, and we take actions now to protect the future.

Description

This role will serve as a key leader within the FP&A organization in developing and implementing strategies to transform into world class FP&A org. This role will be responsible for managing and optimizing the company's financial planning systems primarily IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) and supporting enterprise-wide financial by streamlining reporting, forecast process, and analytics. This role will be a key contributor within TBC's ERP transformation initiative integrating AI, championing the FP&A function by driving critical design decisions and orchestrating seamless integrations with IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) and/or spearheading the deployment of a next-generation financial planning platform. This role will also provide traditional FP&A support in data analytics, reporting and modeling. This role will also provide systems oversight of Blackline for the Accounting function, dedicating approximately 10% of their time to ensuring its effective operation.

The candidate must exhibit strong strategic thinking and the ability to align financial systems with enterprise-wide goals. This role requires a high level of analytical precision and attention to detail, with the capability to distill complex technical and financial information into clear, actionable insights. The Financial Systems Manager will need exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with finance, IT, accounting, and executive leadership. Success in this role also depends on a proactive approach, adaptability in a dynamic environment, and a demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement. A strong sense of ownership and accountability is essential to driving enhancements across financial systems, processes, and reporting frameworks.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with business stakeholders to develop and implement strategies to transform into world class FP&A org, through system enhancements leveraging AI, integrations (including ERP), process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Lead the enhancement and maintenance of IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), ensuring data integrity and alignment with the general ledger.
• Serve as a core member of the ERP implementation project team, representing the FP&A function by shaping ERP design decisions and leading the associated updates and integrations required within IBM Planning Analytics (TM1).
• Lead the implementation of a new financial planning system, contingent on leadership approval.
• Develop and maintain financial models, data cubes, and reporting hierarchies to support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic analysis.
• Identify and resolve system issues, coordinating with internal and external partners as needed.
• Establish and enforce best practices for financial systems usage across the organization.
• Provide training and support to FP&A team members and business users on system functionality, best practices and reporting tools.

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial presentations and variance analyses.
• Design and deliver reporting and presentations that support executive-level decision-making.
• Support ad hoc financial modeling and scenario planning.
• Coordinate forecast, budget and long-range plan processes across FP&A team.

Continued Responsibilities

• Oversee user access, configuration, and maintenance of our IT Reconciliation tool (Blackline) for the Accounting team.
• Support reconciliation workflows and ensure alignment with accounting policies.
• Identify and drive opportunities to leverage Blackline features for process improvements in Accounting.

Added Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic thought partner to the Sr. Director of FP&A and other senior leaders.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in financial systems in and FP&A environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Financial Systems (IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) preferred), Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Blackline or similar reconciliation tools preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently as well as collaborate across stakeholders to ensure all viewpoints considered.
• Bilingual language skills in Spanish / English are a plus

Benefits

• Market competitive compensation
• 401(k) and Roth with company match. Immediate 100% vesting
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision
• Company paid short term disability and employer subsidized long term disability
• Company paid life insurance
• Discounted tire purchasing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Generous paid vacation and paid time off
• Customizable voluntary benefits
• and More!!!

Mission Critical Competencies

TBC seeks team members who excel in demonstrating our critical competencies to drive organizational capability. In this spirit we view the following as mission critical for this role:

• Strategic Mindset: seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals.
• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Change Management: effective Sponsorship, Change Agent and influencing skills. Adaptive, agile, flexible, open minded. Proven ability to build cross-functional commitment, lead, simplify and scale complex dynamic organizations through transformational change.