Finance Manager
Stable and growing industrial / manufacturing company is seeking a strong finance leader. This role will report to the Senior Finance Manager and work closely with the leadership of the divisions.
We are searching for a strong finance manager with a strong presentation and communication skills, and a background in a manufacturing environment with a focus on analysis, forecasting, and business partnering.
Why take the Finance Manager role :
Growing company, launching 4 new product lines
Great work-life balance
Room for growth
Big on developing their people, and promoting from within- role is open due to internal promotion
Great leadership
profit sharing, good culture
Hybrid schedule / flexibility to work from home
Main Responsibilities of the Finance Manager :
Drive and monitor financial performance, analyzing and interpreting operating results, investigating variances and unusual items; and evaluating their effect on operations
Responsible for divisional budgeting process, modeling and forecasting, strategic reporting, and assisting with investor relationships.
Drive the financial planning process for monthly forecast, annual budgeting, and five-year strategic plan
Assist with decision-making for various business processes including budgeting, forecasting, and cost reductions
Partners with the divisional leadership team to regularly analyze business fundamentals, and recommend interventions to drive growth across the US business.
Regularly interact with Senior Leadership to report-out on the state of the business, and work through business interventions to drive profitable growth.
Reviews monthly budgets for the business to ensure compliance with the regional plan; works cross functionally with department heads regarding the budget on a monthly basis - implementing intervention steps as warranted.
Assists in development of margin enhancement programs through focus on higher margin products and potential pricing adjustments.
Oversees process for approval of credit memos for all U.S. customers.
Works with the Sales Planning team to create and review the demand plan.
Reviews and helps manage inventory levels and key metrics for inventory.
Works closely with Corporate Finance and Accounting on closing of monthly regional accounts; leads discussion of monthly financial report and commentary regarding financial results.
Reviews and reports on headcount.
Prepares and presents monthly financial reports and analyses to executive leadership.
Design and implement regular reporting to communicate key product trends, risks, and opportunities
Act as the key interface with General Accounting to support various activities related to
Prepare various monthly presentation packages for management reviews
Preferred Experience of the Senior Manager :
6+ years progressive finance / accounting experience
MBA or CPA preferred
Strong analytics and financial modeling skills
Strong presentation / communication skills
Salary : $120 - $150K
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Finance Manager • Chicago, IL, United States