This role is within Chamberlain Group's Finance function. This role is expected to (i) Serve as Finance lead and business partner for the Distribution and Transportation function, and (ii) Build and maintain financial models that accurately monitor and forecast the key metrics and results of the function.
Education requirements include: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance;
Experience requirements include: 7+ years financial support of a manufacturing or distribution organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Act as business partner and finance lead for the Distribution and Transportation function in meeting their business and financial objectives across eight North America facilities
- Build and maintain financial models that accurately monitor and forecast the key metrics and results of the function
- Drive the development of the yearly budget and monthly financial forecasts which will drive appropriate and timely decision making
- Oversee and analyze monthly overhead spending and cost reduction (productivity) project results; identify relevant trends and key drivers on the reasons for variance; advise senior leadership of opportunities and risk impacting the forecast
- Lead value-added analytical reporting on transportation spend, including ad hoc requests, to help provide the Distribution and Transportation organization a deeper understanding of cost changes and help identify additional efficiency opportunities
- Maintain and communicate status on KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) which will assist the management team with effective business decision-making
- Assist in the preparations of monthly operational reviews and other recurring deliverables
- Assess and manage implementation of process improvements to reduce finance business process cycle times, improve financial forecast quality, and enhance information provided to leadership for business decisions
- Support the Distribution and Transportation function in building strong and effective risk and internal control awareness; facilitate continuous improvement of risk management and control processes
- Support inventory control cycle counting initiatives at Distribution Centers
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Certifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
Experience:
- 7+ years financial support of a manufacturing or distribution organization
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Working knowledge using ERP financial systems (e.g., SAP) and data analysis; ability to work and manage relationships in a matrix, corporate environment
Other:
- Outstanding English written and oral communication skills; ability to travel extensively – up to 50% of the time - North America
Preferred Qualifications
Education/Certifications:
- Master's of Business Administration, CPA or CMA
Experience:
- Activity-based costing and financial forecast development experience; experience developing and presenting complex financial data in Microsoft Excel
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- SAP Experience; proficiency in Spanish
The pay range for this position is $102,600.00 - $165,375.00; base pay offered may vary depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. In addition to base pay, also offered is a comprehensive benefits package and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). This position is eligible for participation in a short-term incentive plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.
