Finance Manager
US-MO-Saint Louis
Advantage Sales & Marketing
Req #: 436505
Type: Full Time
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Overview:
Finance Manager
At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We're seeking a meticulous and results-oriented Finance Manager who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution. This role is ideal for someone who's not only passionate about numbers but also energized by collaborating directly with business leaders driving our sales initiatives.
The ideal candidate will be deeply committed to understanding our business and providing insightful, data-driven financial guidance. Your expertise will empower both our internal teams and diverse Clients to make confident, informed decisions that drive sustainable growth.
Our Client portfolio spans a wide spectrum of clients. In every setting, finance plays a pivotal role in shaping strategic direction. Whether it's short-term agility or long-term planning, your ability to forecast and assess financial impact will be essential to our success.
The 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.
Position Summary
Are you passionate about helping organizations make smart, strategic decisions? As a Financial Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in guiding business partners through complex financial landscapes, offering expert advice that drives success.
Finance touches every corner of an organization-from budgeting and forecasting to evaluating the financial impact of major initiatives. Your work ensures that companies are not only prepared for today but are strategically positioned for tomorrow. If you're ready to be at the heart of critical business decisions and make a lasting impact, this is the career path for you.
Responsibilities:
* Responsible for Financial Analysis
* Responsible for creating forecasts and budgets for leaders by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information and trends.
* Liaison with Business Leaders to ensure proper reporting of Revenue and Expense.
* Analysis Report Preparation; General Ledger and Accounting Cycle
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
* Drive financial planning and analysis (FP&A) to support strategic decision-making
* Partner with divisional leadership to align financial goals with division strategy
* Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
* Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable insights
* Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements
* Communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders
* Leverage ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and financial modeling tools
* Responsible for creating forecast and budgets for leaders by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information and trends.
* Liaison with Business Leaders to ensure proper reporting of Revenue and Expense.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree in Finance required; Master's Preferred
* Minimum of 5+ years progressively responsible related financial experience required
* Exceptional ability to embrace and/or drive change in process, communication, reporting, etc.
* Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (Pivots, V Lookup, etc. required)
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
Job Will Remain Open Until Filled
Responsibilities:
The 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.
Position Summary
Financial managers are responsible for providing financial advice and support to their Clients to enable them to make sound business decisions. The work is conducted in both the private and public sector. Specific settings vary enormously and include huge multinationals, supermarket chains, financial institutions, small manufacturing companies, and universities. Finance is at the root of all major business decisions. Clear budgetary planning is essential to be able to plan for the future, both short-term and long-term; companies need to know the financial implications of any decision before proceeding.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
* Manage and provide support and guidance for AR Managers and staff. Responsibility includes balancing and review of the daily lockbox receipts against the deposit log and maintaining the integrity of revenue and receivables.
* Communicate and monitor compliance of company policies and objectives in the A/R department.
* Maintain and publish client support and documentation on Company's Connects.
* Ensure accurate financial results by participating in the closing of the monthly accounting cycles.
* Co-ordinate and prepare audit selections for internal and external auditors.
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 Qualifications
Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
(Preferred): Master's Degree
Field of Study/Area of Experience: Accounting or Business
* 5+ years progressively responsible related financial experience required.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
* Minimum of 3 years managing a department of more than 5 associates and/or experienced Company A/R associate deemed capable to manage team
* Good written communication and verbal communication skills
* Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
* Excellent time-management skills with demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects and deadlines.
* Must present a professional image and be able to represent the Company in a professional manner.
Environmental & Physical Requirements
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.
Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions:
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job po
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