About the position
We’re looking for a dynamic Senior Finance Manager to be a strategic partner and financial steward for our growing organization. The ideal candidate will bring both a strong analytical mindset and a proactive leadership style to elevate financial performance and empower cross- functional teams. This is a hands-on leadership role with high visibility and impact. You’ll help develop best-in class reporting capabilities, shape financial planning for the business, drive process improvements, and influence decisions that directly affect the company’s success.
Responsibilities
• Shape financial reporting and planning with a particular emphasis on designing and building reporting aligned with new financial planning & reporting systems
• Design and build financial reporting packages from ideation to rollout that are aligned with new ERP system, Oracle Fusion, and new Financial Planning module.
• Streamline packaging preparation processes while deepening the level of analysis and storytelling around business results
• Assist in the implementation of our inaugural financial planning & budgeting module via consulting on design, standing up reporting, and completing user acceptance testing
• Support Long Range Planning, ensuring appropriate sequencing of investments and financial plans are aligned with the company’s strategic initiatives.
• Perform sensitivity/scenario analysis for opportunities and risks
• Elevate variance analysis by partnering with cross-functional partners to foster accountability and drive meaningful action.
• Champion financial acumen across the organization through education and engagement
• Be a strategic finance partner – influencing product, pricing and investment decisions to drive profitable growth
• Partner on high-impact, strategic initiatives such as new product launches, pricing strategy, and cost optimization, helping to shape strategic decisions that drive profitable growth
• Evaluate new pricing / go-to-market structures as well as cost-justified pricing actions.
• Play an active role in product development process, ensuring Finance has a seat at the table early in the process and is able to influence decisions.
• Provide actionable business insights and identify value-creation opportunities through advanced financial modeling and analysis
• Perform cash flow and NPV analysis to support decision-making related to capital investments
• Own pricing management, establishing strong financial controls and ensure consistency with ERP
• Drive process improvements & systems optimization
• Identify, implement and optimize processes that enhance accuracy, speed, and decision quality across finance
• Lead the adoption of AI technologies and automation into financial processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and unlock next-level business intelligence
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting capabilities, leveraging new ERP/financial planning system to deliver more dynamic, actionable business insights
• Drive accountability with project teams to stay committed to Governance and Stage Gate processes
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and efficiency in financial practices and procedures
Requirements
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in the manufacturing or consumer products sector.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Ability to communicate and influence in a cross functional environment across all levels of management
• Ability to work independently and proactively lead key processes and drive change
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to effectively and clearly communicate business drivers and explain financials
• An eye for detail and accuracy
• Critical thinking and a demonstrated ability to draw connections between analysis and actionable insight and then leverage data to influence action
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• A proven track record of leading financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Outstanding Microsoft Excel and Power BI skills.
Nice-to-haves
• MBA or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is highly valued
• Oracle Fusion experience is a strong advantage