SummarySenior Finance ManagerAt our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses!We are seeking a dynamicSenior Finance Manager is responsible for working with business leaders to execute sales strategies for the organization. Areas of responsibility include financial reporting, planning and budgeting, business case analysis, process improvement, accounting, and staff management/development. The position reports to the VP of Finance, with exposure to the senior finance leadership team.This position will play a key leadership role in the management, reporting and financial planning of the business units’ operational performance. Thorough, insightful analysis is required to maximize the overall profitability of the business unit and company. This will involve supporting sales leaders in assessing business opportunities to grow revenue, increase productivity and control expenses.Take this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!What we offer:
Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
401(k) with company match
Training and Career Development
Generous Paid Time-Off
Responsibilities:
Performance Management: Contribute to monthly P&L reviews, summarizing results, providing insights and explaining variances. Proactively identify, develop and implement enhancements to existing reports and business views to highlight performance strengths and opportunities.
Budgeting: Lead the annual budgeting process through design, the creation of tools, establishing timelines, and communicating and coordinating with all relevant parties.
Business Analysis: Lead ad-hoc analysis and provide decision support. Perform analysis and modeling in support of RFPs, assessing P&L impacts and making recommendations.
Forecasting: Work to streamline forecasting process while improving resultant accuracy.
Ensure accurate financial results by participating in the closing of the monthly and annual accounting cycles.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's DegreeinFinance or equivalent job-related experienceis required;MBA Degree or equivalent experience preferred
Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting or other related fields
Minimum of 5+ years progressively responsible related financial experience required
P&L management, financial analysis, key performance metrics, budgeting, planning, performance improvement initiatives, new business pro-forma modeling.
Advanced experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, financial modeling, trend analysis, and ad hoc financial analysis.
Hands-on and strong grasp of corporate financial concepts and tools – P&L interpretation, key metrics (NPV and IRR)
Job Will Remain Open Until FilledResponsibilitiesThe Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.Job Duty
Performance Management: Contribute to monthly P&L reviews, summarizing results, providing insights and explaining variances. Proactively identify, develop and implement enhancements to existing reports and business views to highlight performance strengths and opportunities.
Budgeting: Lead the annual budgeting process through design, creation of tools, establishing timelines, and communicating and coordinating with all relevant parties.
Business Analysis: Lead ad hoc analysis and provide decision support. Perform analysis and modeling in support of RFPs, assessing P&L impacts and making recommendations.
Forecasting: Work to streamline forecasting process while improving resultant accuracy.
Supervisory Responsibilities:Direct Reports
Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources
Indirect Reports
May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports
Travel and/or Driving Requirements:
Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job
Minimum QualificationsThe following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the jobEducation Level: (Required) Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience(Preferred) Master's DegreeField of Study/Area of Experience: Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting or other related field
5+ years progressively responsible related financial experience required.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, financial modeling, trend analysis, and ad hoc financial analysis. Strong grasp of corporate financial concepts and tools – P&L interpretation, key metrics (NPV and IRR). Comfort and competence using financial systems. Advanced Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent time-management skills with demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects and deadlines. Ability to interact with senior leadership, influence points of view without having direct authority, and work toward consensus.Environmental & Physical Requirements: The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.Office / Sedentary Requirements: Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.Important InformationThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.Job Locations US-IL-ChicagoPrimary Posting Location : City ChicagoPrimary Posting Location : State/Province ILPrimary Posting Location : Postal Code 60601Primary Posting Location : Country USRequisition ID 2024-433747Position Type Full TimeCategory Professional: (IT, Finance, Legal, HR, Talent Acquisition, Administrative, Customer Service)Minimum USD $100,000.00/Yr.Maximum USD $135,000.00/Yr.