Business Unit Finance Manager

Job Summary:

The Business Unit Finance Manager, working alongside the General Manager, takes a lead role in identifying, analyzing and reporting on metrics that reflect business performance. The incumbent, through collaboration with other Business Unit leaders, is responsible for translating strategic financial goals into action plans and actively executing plans to achieve desired outcomes. The Business Unit Finance Manager is responsible for the review of financial results, development of forecasts, and plays a lead role in the budget process.

Must-Have Skills:

• 4 - 7 years of related financial experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of management, supervisory or lead experience.
• P&L Management
• Understanding of Balance Sheets
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley 404, and compliance requirements of other financial statutes.
• Knowledge of State and local statutory requirements that govern financial reporting and accounting.
• Experience with Oracle accounting software. Advanced skill level with Excel.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and develops financial models to help drive strategic business decisions and identify opportunities to optimize outcomes. Provides the General Manager with financial analytics to support sound and profitable business decisions.
• Prepares supporting schedules and ad-hoc analysis in preparation for monthly results, forecast and operating reviews.
• Supports ongoing initiatives to drive profitable growth and helps develop metrics and tools to facilitate accountability.
• Supports and provides financial expertise to the General Manager during the annual budget and interim forecasting process. Manages workflow, timeliness and analytical review of all budget and forecast data.
• Reviews income statement and balance sheet trends monthly to ensure accuracy, identify areas for improvement, and recommend strategies to enhance profitability and efficiency.
• Evaluates capital projects using financial metrics to determine if the anticipated returns justify investment.
• Provides analytical support to sales and marketing for customer pricing and profitability analysis, commercial and municipal bids, and any market development projects.
• Validates pricing models annually, or more frequently, to ensure pricing is appropriate for the market.
• Ensures policy compliance and internal controls are in place and effective.
• Participates in the standardization of financial and statistical reporting.
• Accountable for successful completion of audits including internal audits.
• Ensures all internal and external reporting deadlines are met.
• Influences and develops top talent across areas of responsibility.
• Provides support and responds to information requests from Corporate (accounting, tax, treasury, IT, HR, sales, environmental compliance, legal, etc.) and Field Group/Area leaders, as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

Compensation: $140,000-180,000/YR