Job Description
The Finance Business Partner Manager leads financial planning, reporting, analysis and business partnership support for NMS Operations. The role is a key bridge between finance and operations, providing clear communication, technical financial expertise and facilitating process improvements. High attention to detail, strong creativity in problem solving, and exceptional analytical and communication skills are critical for this position.
*Remote work option available to Alaska based candidates*
Responsibilities
- Lead annual budgeting, periodic forecasting and financial scenario analysis with NMS leaders.
- Provide timely analysis of financial metrics, identify key performance drivers; clearly explain variances, risks and opportunities.
- Lead in the development and distribution of management reporting, forecasting and variance reports.
- Manage, coach and develop direct reports; establish priorities, review work and provide training and backup coverage.
- Support the administration of Workday Adaptive Planning; includes forecasting model maintenance, reporting structures, user training and troubleshooting.
- Ownership of project setup, project maintenance and project structures in the Deltek Costpoint ERP.
- Identify and implement process improvements across all areas of accounting and operations intersections; increasing reliability and understanding while at the same time reducing manual effort and errors.
- Partner with Accounting during monthly close and annual audit support.
- Perform ad hoc analysis and other special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field of study.
- At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in financial analysis, planning, forecasting, financial systems or other finance-related roles.
- At least two (2) years of leadership, supervision, and demonstrated responsibility for developing and reviewing the work of others.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, planning, forecasting processes and analytical reporting tools.
- Strong working knowledge of accounting systems, GAAP and internal controls.
- Advanced skillset in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in other Microsoft Office programs.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and lead effectively in a remote or hybrid environment.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, organizational and leadership skills.
- Ability to multi-task and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
- Applicants must reside in Alaska.
Preferred Requirements
- MBA preferred.
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint and forecasting software such as Workday Adaptive Planning.
- Experience leading financial process improvement, automation, or reporting standardization initiatives.
- Experience supporting remote operations, multi-location operations and service based businesses.
Weather: Indoors: environmentally controlled; requires most or all work to be done inside
Noise level: Quiet
Description of environment: Standard office environment
Physical requirements: Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.
Travel: Occasional Alaska or business travel may be required based on operational needs.
*This position is Alaska-based and may work from a home office or an NMS office, subject to company requirements. Employees working from home will require a quiet, private workspace and secure high-speed internet connection. The role will collaborate daily with a distributed team using Microsoft Teams and other company systems*
