The Manager, Finance provides financial leadership and decision support for the Americas (AMS) business. This role leads a team of financial analysts, oversees key elements of the annual operating plan, budget and monthly forecasting processes, and supports the management of over $150M in selling, general and administrative expense.
The position serves as a strong, consultative business partner across the organization, translating complex financial information into clear insights and recommendations that improve business performance, resource allocation and long-term value creation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead and oversee key aspects of the AMS Annual Operating P
lan (AOP) and budget process, including development of assumptions, timelines, financial targets, leadership reviews and final submissions.
• Oversee key aspects of the monthly forecasting process for the AMS business, including consolidation of business inputs, assessment of risks and opportunities, and communication of expected financial performance.
• Provide financial oversight and guidance for more than $150 million of SG&A, partnering with functional leaders to manage spending, assess resource allocation and drive accountability to plan and forecast.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of financial analysts responsible for preparing, analyzing and presenting financial information across the business.
• Set expectations for and oversee the analysts' business partnerships, ensuring consistent, high-quality financial support, constructive challenge and actionable insights.
• Serve as a strong, consultative finance business partner to senior leaders and cross-functional teams by evaluating performance, framing alternatives and recommending financially sound actions.
• Lead the preparation and review of financial reports, executive summaries and presentations that explain results, key drivers, trends, risks, opportunities and recommended actions.
• Develop and oversee financial models, scenario analyses and sensitivity analyses to support strategic, operational and investment decisions.
• Provide financial guidance and governance for key business projects, including business cases, assumption validation, benefit tracking and post-implementation reviews.
• Analyze monthly and quarterly results and trends to support forecasts and leadership reviews, including income statement analysis and risk and opportunity assessments.
• Guide the development and ongoing evaluation of KPIs and performance reporting that strengthen accountability and improve financial and operational outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement, simplification and efficiency within the business and finance organization through process redesign, standardization, automation and stronger operating routines.
• Leverage OneStream, Power BI, Excel and related financial systems to improve planning, reporting, analytics, data visualization and management insight.
• Collaborate with Accounting and other Finance teams to support accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities and alignment between actual results, forecasts and management reporting.
• Establish and maintain process documentation, planning calendars, reporting definitions and internal controls for areas of responsibility.
• Lead ad hoc financial analysis and special projects for senior leadership, functional teams and regional stakeholders.
• Support the integration of acquired businesses, new capabilities or organizational changes into the AMS financial planning, reporting and business-partnering model.
• Own talent and succession planning for the analyst team, including capability assessments, development plans and cross-training.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with applicable company safety, environmental, confidentiality and data-governance requirements.
LEADERSHIP AND BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP EXPECTATIONS:
• Communicate complex financial information in clear, concise and visually effective terms for both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Influence outcomes cross-functionally using sound analysis, business judgment and constructive challenge.
• Build trusted relationships throughout the organization while maintaining appropriate independence, objectivity and financial discipline.
• Create an inclusive, accountable and development-focused team environment with clear priorities, effective delegation and timely feedback.
• Actively engage leadership on the economic and strategic implications of key business decisions.
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related discipline required.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• 5-7 years of progressive finance, FP&A, accounting or related experience, including experience leading or developing financial analysts.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and the relationships among the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement.
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, financial modeling, variance analysis and executive decision support.
• Experience managing or providing financial oversight for a significant SG&A cost base and partnering with multiple functional leaders.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint capabilities, including financial modeling, data analysis, presentation development and executive-level storytelling.
• Working expertise in OneStream and Power BI, including the ability to improve reporting, analytics and planning processes through effective system use.
• Experience operating in a complex systems and data environment; JD Edwards or comparable ERP experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present complex information in simple, decision-oriented terms.
• Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive financial, employee and business information.
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