Finance Manager, Corporate FP&A

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Manager to join our Corporate FP&A team, focused on process improvement, automation, and financial modeling to enhance forecasting and reporting processes. This role will focus on delivering high-quality financial analysis and clear reporting to support both internal decision-making and, at times, external messaging alongside executive management and finance partners. Ideal candidates will bring either a strong foundation in accounting with an interest in automation, or technical expertise in process automation and analytics with a desire to deepen their financial reporting skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and refine financial statement models to support both short-term and long-term forecasting and reporting needs, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with corporate objectives.
• Support cash flow and balance sheet forecasting processes, using a foundation in accounting or analytics to enhance data integrity and provide insights that inform executive decisions.
• Respond to specific data requests and conduct what-if analyses by creating clear, concise ad-hoc financial models that are timely and easy to interpret for decision-makers.
• Analyze competitive and industry data to support performance assessments and provide insights into our strategic positioning relative to key competitors.
• Develop and analyze financial scenarios to support strategic decision-making, providing insights on potential outcomes and assisting in risk assessment for both short-term and long-term planning.
• Identify and implement efficiencies in financial reporting by enhancing data collection from disparate sources, streamlining workflows, and leveraging automation to improve accuracy and reduce reporting timelines.
• Contribute to presentations and reports that clearly communicate financial health and trends, supporting both internal and, when needed, external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of forecasting cycles, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and alignment with corporate targets.
• Collaborate with finance, accounting, and strategy business partners to align on forecasting and reporting, and share insights based on either an accounting-focused or analytics-driven approach.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a finance or analytical role, ideally in financial reporting, analytics, or systems management within a public company, public accounting, or related setting.
• Strong foundation in accounting principles with an interest in process automation, or proficiency in automation and analytics tools with a basic understanding of accounting.
• Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and multi-dimensional databases, such as TM1, Hyperion, or Essbase.
• Advanced skills in Excel, including complex financial modeling, as well as advanced proficiency in PowerPoint.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to ensure data accuracy across complex systems.
• Ability to effectively operate with flexibility in a fast-paced, constantly evolving team environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

• Master's Degree in Finance, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field.
• CPA certification or active CPA candidate.
• Strong background in FP&A, Corporate Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience with financial forecasting, strategic planning, or scenario modeling in a corporate environment.
• Experience with analytical or automation tools, such as Python, R, SAS, Alteryx, or similar platforms.
• Experience with board-level reporting and executive presentations.