Follett Corporation

Manager Finance

Follett Corporation • $100K — $120K *
Westchester, IL 60154In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent required
  • 5-7 years of relevant work experience
  • CPA or MBA is preferred
  • Advanced skills in MS Office and financial reporting systems
  • Ability to work extra hours during peak periods

Responsibilities

  • Support the development of forecasts, strategic plans, and operating plans
  • Assist with balance sheet and cash flow planning and analysis
  • Apply business knowledge to identify opportunities for results improvement
  • Perform financial modeling to enhance decision-making
  • Conduct data mining to uncover trends impacting results
  • Prepare monthly reports and business analysis for operational enhancement
  • Collaborate with other departments to solve emerging issues
  • Train and develop new team members in finance processes

Benefits

  • Dynamic and strategically important role within the organization
  • Opportunity to influence key business initiatives
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-departmental engagement
  • Professional development through training of new team members
  • Engagement with high-level financial modeling and analysis
Full Job Description
Position Overview

The Manager of Finance leads the finance team with advanced financial analysis, complex modeling, and strategic business acumen. The manager is responsible for the timely delivery of financial results and driving the forecasting, strategic planning, and operational planning processes. This individual will regularly partner with the organization and finance leadership to drive results on critical initiatives, ongoing projects, and new opportunities.

Responsibilities
  • Supports the overall forecast, strategic plan, and operating plan development while providing insights into key business drivers and identifying risks and opportunities.
  • Supports balance sheet and cash flow planning, forecasting, and monthly analysis.
  • Applies knowledge of the business to offer insights and identify opportunities to improve results.
  • Performs financial modeling to support existing and new business initiatives/opportunities, resulting in better decision-making and improved overall performance.
  • Performs data mining and other forms of research to identify trends and relationships that drive results.
  • Prepares monthly reporting and business analysis, supporting the organization with ongoing enhancements.
  • Drives outcomes by working with other business areas to problem-solve new issues.
  • Trains and develops new team members on basic tasks, duties, and other skillsets.


  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent is required.
  • 5-7 years of equivalent work experience required.
  • CPA/MBA Preferred.
  • Advanced Computer Skills; MS Office, MS Excel, and financial reporting systems.
  • During periods of peak activity (e.g., strategic plan, operating plan, etc), additional hours may be required.

About Follett Corporation

Follett Corporation is a retail company that specializes in educational products. The company was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Westchester, Illinois. Follett Corporation operates over 1,200 stores across the United States, Canada, and other countries. The company's products include textbooks, school supplies, technology products, and other educational materials. Follett Corporation also provides educational services, such as library management and digital content delivery. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Follett Corporation
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Founded
1873
* Ladders Estimates

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