Senior Manager, Strategic Finance, rhode
About The Position
We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Senior Manager, Strategic Finance to grow our finance team. Our finance team supports growth and drives profitability by providing analytics and insights that support decision making across our commercial teams. We are looking for a strategic thinker who is excited about solving complex problems, unlocking the power of data, and enabling teams to make data-driven decisions throughout the organization. In this role, you will be a critical business partner, working cross-functionally to leverage financial insights, advanced data analysis, and keen business acumen to deliver exceptional results. You will support in preparing the annual budget and monthly forecasting processes, analyzing financial performance, and developing sophisticated models to support strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate is an analytically-minded thinker with extensive experience in financial planning and analysis and/or strategic planning, preferably within the Beauty or CPG industries, and a proven track record of cross-functional collaboration.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA is preferred.
- 6-8 years of progressive experience in strategic finance, financial planning and analysis, investment banking or accounting
- Extensive experience with e-commerce or DTC businesses is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and advanced financial reporting principles.
- Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Expert-level proficiency in financial modeling and Microsoft Excel; experience with financial planning software and ERP systems; NetSuite experience is a plus.
- Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of the annual operating plan and monthly forecasting processes, including the consolidation and in-depth analysis of financial and other performance data.
- Prepare and analyze recurring financial reporting and performance dashboards across e-commerce and retail channels, providing deep insights into key performance drivers, identifying risks, and uncovering strategic opportunities.
- Monitor financial performance vs. plan and help uncover insights behind variances
- Develop financial models to support business initiatives, such as new product launches, pricing & FX analyses, and setting and tracking key KPIs.
- Analyze and interpret financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, and significant opportunities for improvement, helping translate data into actionable business strategies.
- Build an in-depth understanding of where the business is today and where it is trending in the future.
- Partner with functional leaders, including Sales, Marketing, and Operations, to provide strategic financial guidance and analytical support for their initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation of FP&A processes, systems, and tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability, including integration of financial planning systems and processes into our parent company.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting, supporting month-end close activities and coordination with Accounting as applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
