Finance Manager
Job Summary
We are seeking a technology-driven Finance Manager to lead digital transformation, AI integration, and process automation within an enterprise-scale organization. The role focuses on bridging corporate finance with financial technology by managing SG&A budgets and championing innovative, AI-driven predictive insights. This is a strategic opportunity for a finance leader to influence decision-making and build the future-state finance operating model.
Responsibilities
- Manage SG&A budgets, forecasting, and KPI tracking
- Oversee Capex budgets and financial modeling
- Lead digital transformation and AI integration
- Automate FP&A workflows and reporting
- Partner with Tech and Data teams
Required Skills
- 5+ years of FP&A or Finance experience
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling
- Experience with ERP/Planning systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, or Looker
- Strategic stakeholder management
Job Details
### Responsibilities
**Finance Leadership & Business Partnership**
- Own and manage SG&A budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and KPI management for Home Office and Technology departments.
- Partner with Technology and Facilities teams to oversee Capex budgets, manage software capitalization policies, and evaluate business cases.
- Conduct financial modeling, scenario planning, and ROI evaluations to guide workforce planning and vendor negotiations.
- Translate complex financial data and automation opportunities into clear, compelling presentations for senior leadership.
**AI, Automation & Finance Transformation**
- Identify and implement opportunities to streamline FP&A workflows and automate manual reporting or reconciliations.
- Drive the adoption of AI-enabled forecasting, predictive analytics, and anomaly detection.
- Collaborate with Data and Tech teams to design automated dashboards and scalable, self-service reporting using Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.
- Evaluate and deploy modern finance technologies, workflow automation tools, and advanced planning platforms.
- Mentor and upskill team members on emerging digital finance tools and AI-driven ways of working.
### Qualifications
**Required**
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
- Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or finance transformation roles.
- Core Skills: Strong grasp of SG&A cost structures, advanced Excel skills, and rigorous financial modeling capabilities.
- Systems: Experience with major ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday, OneStream) and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or Looker).
- Soft Skills: Exceptional stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to influence matrixed teams and senior leadership.
**Preferred**
- Certifications: MBA, CPA, CFA, or an equivalent professional designation.
- Tech-Forward Expertise: Direct experience with automation technologies, predictive forecasting, or implementing AI tools within a finance department.
- Industry Context: Previous experience supporting an IT/Technology organization, including familiarity with IT asset lifecycle management and capital project accounting.