Sr. Finance Manager
US - California - Carlsbad Update time: October 14,2020
Job Description
The candidate will be responsible for driving and managing key operating mechanisms in the global business such as Forecasting and Strategic Planning, provide key Data insight / foresight, as well as partner with business leaders to develop actions and recommendations to enable the business to achieve its financial objectives. Great opportunity to join a large growing business and partner with leadership to execute on both short-term and long-term goals.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Finance lead for two SBSs with ownership for operating mechanisms such as STRAP, AOP, monthly forecasting and reporting, Quarterly business reviews, and Monthly business reviews
  • Primary business partner for key segment and product line leaders, providing financial insight and recommendations to deliver our financial objectives and growth strategies
  • P&L management with a focus on spend allocation, timely execution of project spending, and R&O management
  • Principal finance partner for the enabling functions (Sales, Marketing, R&D, and HR)
  • Lead return on investment analysis within the SBS and develop financial scenarios and models to facilitate strategic planning and capital deployment decisions
  • Demonstrate FP&A leadership with timely, accurate, and value-added information
  • Assist in financial reporting processes including Quarterly/Monthly Business Review (QBR/MBR) package preparation
  • Partner cross-functionally to drive both SBS and BU level projects from planning to execution
  • Drive a continuous improvement approach with a focus on automation, enhancing processes, and elevating business partner support where applicable
  • Support BU Consolidation group on submissions and deadlines
  • Liaise with Division FP&A and Systems team to drive reporting integrity and accuracy
  • Develop, coach, and provide leadership to two direct reports
  • Foster a culture of diversity and inclusion and be a role model leader for the core set of values in the organization: integrity, intensity, innovation, and involvement
  • Support other initiatives, special projects, requests and ad-hoc financial analysis as required
 
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
  • Bachelors’ degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA and/or MBA preferred)
  • 8 years of professional experience in the accounting and finance fields desired
  • Strong leadership, management, and teamwork skills
  • Systems experience preferred, including, but not limited to: EDW, Hyperion Planning, CMR
  • Knowledge of PowerBI or Business Intelligence Tools helpful
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interpret and summarize financial analysis results in a clear, concise, and accurate manner
  • Enthusiasm to work as a team player and a team leader
  • Demonstrates strong business acumen
  • Ability to navigate and influence in a matrix organization
  • Confidence to interact with all levels of the organization
  • Desire to formulate and drive process improvements, with confidence to challenge the status quo
  • Technical ability to effectively navigate interplay between financial systems
  • Applies strong technical and analytical skills to influence strategic business decisions
 
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