Manager, Finance

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide weekly reporting on current business including key performance indicators
  • participate in key cross-functional meetings to report results and highlight areas of focus
• Manage monthly forecasts, long range plan, and annual operating plan processes for P&Ls, and other corporate functions
  • full ownership of accurate financial forecast models; work with business partners accordingly
  • drive initiatives to streamline processes, maintain and improve upon existing financial models
  • work with business partners to identify P&L levers and cost savings opportunities
  • manage forecast of capital expenditures and related depreciation on a quarterly basis; accrue CIP as required
  • prepare timely presentations summarizing and explaining submissions and material changes to prior forecasts; manage risks and opportunities
• Direct monthly close processes for P&Ls, and other corporate functions
  • work with business partners to ensure accurate presentation of financial data
  • timely review and analysis of P&L variances
  • oversee distribution of month end reporting to business partners
  • review P&L and Balance Sheet for quarterly pre and post close meetings

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate financial concepts to non-finance business partners in a clear and concise manner, at all levels of the organization
• Highly detail-oriented, motivated self-starter with strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and prioritize in a dynamic environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or business administration
• 5 plus years’ experience
• P&L budgeting / forecasting experience required, with an emphasis on building driver-based forecasts
• Consumer products/retail (specifically store) experience strongly preferred
• Must be proficient in excel and power point
• Knowledge of Oracle and Essbase desirable