The  Manager will serve as the Regional Finance Leader for a Region with approximately $3B in revenue. This position plays a key role in managing  field financials, including setting plans, identifying variances and root causes and implementing action plans.

In this position, the Manager Finance will be expected to provide financial leadership, direction and analysis to the functional management team. The Mgr Finance will play a key role in driving functional metrics, controlling costs, and work closely with the Director Finance and functional leaders in order to achieve business goals and create shareholder value through the planning process. This position will be responsible for developing financial planning, reporting and leading a team of professionals.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES -
 

• Strategic Analysis/Problem Solving - Works to fully understand business; identify and implement process and organizational improvements. Plans and ensures execution of department objectives. Participates in preparation of the annual budget, reviews monthly expenditures and ensures that budgetary goals are met. Reviews monthly metrics to ensure goals are met.
• Project Management- Develops and supports a strategic alliance with business partners. Participates in cross-functional activities focused on solving business issues and enhancing our competitive advantage. Facilitates cross-functional communication with other areas of the business including but not limited to Finance, Operations, and Information Systems.
• Leads, plans, and coordinates work teams in an efficient manner to effectively perform any financial function and activity; utilizes metrics to track performance and manage workload. Ensures operational processes and procedures are compliant and consist with established policies.
• Predict Revenues and Expenditures and Report to Management.
• Conduct financial planning for function and make appropriate recommendations.
• Drive key functional financial metrics.
• Financial Reporting
 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES -

• Thorough working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and internal accounting controls
• Knowledge of business and management. Principles involved in strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Ability to develop and implement strategies that support the objectives of the company
• Ability to lead and develop subordinates
• Able to effectively communicate with all departments and levels of associates through both verbal and written methods
• Critical thinking skills; using logic to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, applying general rules to specific problems.