Manager, FP&A bei 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC

The Manager, FP&A is responsible for supporting departments within the Enterprise, focusing on financial operations of the Technology and Telecommunications businesses. This involves budgeting/forecasting, telecommunications billing, procurement, asset management and vendor management.  He/she is also responsible for assisting IT financial management with analysis of Operating and Capital Expenses and assisting with monitoring cost control and department initiatives.  This position will also provide financial support for other departments in the Enterprise as needed.

• Responsible for supporting the departments’ expense budget and forecast process by working with various departments to help distribute, prepare, and consolidate budgets, forecasts, and related reports.
• Monitors departments’ performance.  Prepares monthly budget variance reporting package, including analyzing and explaining budget versus actual results
• Assists in the forecast process, using data received by engaging department heads, in addition to analyzing past and present trends to project future expenses.  Input new forecast into system, and analyze change from budget and previous forecast
• Performs ad-hoc financial analysis as required from CFO, CIO, VP IT Finance or department heads
• Enforces accurate time tracking for all operating and capital projects
• Assists in ensuring proper coding and prompt payment of all department invoices
• Lends a proactive expense control mindset  
• Negotiates and maintains maintenance contracts for all hardware and software
• Oversees member(s) of accounting team.
• Assist Corporate and Brand Controllers, as well as VP IT Finance, with monthly close
• Leads process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function
• Helps to organize and manage IT asset management program
• Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the company and financial concepts
• Ensures effective communication and collaboration between business functions on all financial matters
• Shows a commitment to continual self-improvement in order to learn and stay current with financial, Information Technology and procurement processes and best practices
• Other Duties and Assigned