Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

The AZEK Company   

The AZEK Company (www.azekco.com) is a $1.2+ billion, and growing, industry-leading manufacturer of beautiful, low-maintenance building products, and is highly committed to accelerating the use of recycled materials. We use our expertise in materials science to engineer and manufacture high-quality, sustainable residential and commercial building products that improve lives and businesses. All of Azek’s products are designed to replace wood, metal and other traditional materials in a variety of applications. In June 2020, we completed a highly successful IPO (NYSE: AZEK). 

At AZEK, we don’t just accept diversity — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. AZEK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. 

This position is located at our corporate headquarters in the West Fulton Market District of Chicago, IL with a hybrid work schedule.

Position Summary:

As the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) at The AZEK Company, you will be the driving force behind our financial strategies, providing strategic insights, and steering our financial performance to new heights. You will work closely with senior leadership, offering crucial support for executive decision-making and championing financial excellence. If you have a proven track record of prioritizing business needs, executing strategic plans, leading high-performing teams, and challenging the status quo for the betterment of the company, we want you on our team.

Key Performance Objectives:

1. Strategic Financial Leadership:

• Partner with executive leadership to craft and execute financial strategies that align with the company’s goals.
• Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to propel business performance and inform strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with Investor Relations and the Executive Leadership Team on quarterly earnings, including preparation, guidance, content creation, and reporting.

1. Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Lead the monthly financial performance review against budget, prior year, and forecast for the consolidated company and its segments.
• Oversee and enhance financial forecasting processes (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Direct the annual budgeting process, ensuring timelines are met and department heads are engaged.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to support strategic initiatives and business planning.
• Create and present complex financial analyses, identifying opportunities and risks to inform leadership and support long-term initiatives.

1. Commercial Finance:

• Lead the commercial finance team, overseeing sales forecasting, analytics, pricing, and rebate accounting.
• Ensure robust controls and best practices in the rebate process.
• Simplify rebate processes and enhance analytics to drive pricing and profitability actions across our portfolio.

1. Performance Management:

• Monitor and analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying key variances and trends.
• Provide variance analysis and explanations to senior leadership and the Finance Department.
• Prepare and present financial performance reports to the executive team and board of directors.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve business performance.

1. Business Partnering:

• Collaborate with business unit leaders to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Foster strong working relationships with cross-functional teams to drive financial accountability and performance.
• Partner with Investor Relations and Corporate Development to assess M&A opportunities and related financial support.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management on financial matters.

1. Process Improvement:

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial planning and analysis.
• Leverage technology and tools to streamline financial processes and improve reporting capabilities.

1. Team Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team.
• Provide continuous feedback and professional development opportunities to team members.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and excellence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• CPA, CFA, or similar professional designation is a plus.
• 10-15+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, with a significant portion in a leadership role. Experience supporting Investor Relations in a public company is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting and financial statements, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flows.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial regulatory requirements.
• High level of integrity, ethical standards, and attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and experience building and maintaining complex financial models.
• Excellent computer skills: MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Enterprise Financial Planning Tools (Hyperion, JDE, etc.); Tableau a plus.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or Master’s in Finance, CPA.
• Experience with Hyperion / Essbase, Oracle, and JDE.
• Experience with Business Intelligence software is a plus.

What you’ll receive in return:

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development