General Summary: The Assistant Manager, Finance, is a critical role on the Business Unit Team. This broad-ranging position is responsible for the integrity of profitability in the business, as well as all of its financial planning and reporting. This position exists to guide the decision making processes and positively impact the financial results of the business. Essential Duties & Responsibilities 85 Partners with the Finance Manager to provide leadership to ensure the profitability of business activities with Pricing, Purchasing, Credit and other key functional areas to create accurate and timely reporting of business results. This includes leading the preparation of monthly/quarterly reporting and business review packages for senior business leaders. 85 Clearly communicates results, issues, trends and all other relevant financial issues to Management, including Executive staff. 85 Guides the general manager and business team leaders in decision making and actions, on a day-to-day as well as on a forecasting/planning basis. 85 Completes annual and longer-range plans for the business. 85 Develops, introduces and implements financial tools that drive key business metrics (margin management, freight costs, contract terms, inventory management, etc.). 85 Acts as a liaison between business team and Corporate Finance functions, including leading implementation of new or revised reporting requirements. 85 Special projects as assigned. Scope 85 This position interacts regularly with the Business Unit Executive Management team. Other 85 Typically reports to Manager, Finance or equivalent. Education: Bachelors-Finance or equiv exp Completed
Experience: Finance - Financial Systems 7 Years Cross Functional - Budget Management 2 Years Finance - Financial Reporting 7 Years Cross Functional - Leadership Experience 2 Years Finance - Financial Principles 7 Years Finance - Finance 7 Years Cross Functional - Managing Direct Reports 2 Years
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