Strategic Finance Manager

Genesys•Hermosa Beach, CA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Genesys empowers organizations of all sizes to improve loyalty and business outcomes by creating the best experiences for their customers and employees. Through Genesys Cloud, the AI-powered Experience Orchestration platform, organizations can accelerate growth by delivering empathetic, personalized experiences at scale to drive customer loyalty, workforce engagement, efficiency and operational improvements. We employ more than 6,000 people across the globe who embrace empathy and cultivate collaboration to succeed. And, while we offer great benefits and perks like larger tech companies, our employees have the independence to make a larger impact on the company and take ownership of their work. Join the team and create the future of customer experience together. The Strategic Finance team at Genesys partners with senior leadership to drive financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across the company. We lead the annual budgeting process, long-range planning, and executive reporting, delivering insights that support Genesys’ strategic priorities. This Strategic Finance Manager role will support the HR & Facilities organizations and serve as a key finance partner to business leaders, including close collaboration with the Chief People Officer. The role is ideal for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys owning core planning processes, delivering high-quality analysis, and growing as a strategic business partner.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Experience in corporate finance, consulting, or accounting environments.
Strong Excel and financial modeling skills.
Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and communicate insights clearly.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality outputs.
Effective communication and collaboration skills with both finance and non-finance partners.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting HR, Benefits, Payroll, or Facilities functions.
Exposure to SaaS or Cloud-based business models.
Experience with financial planning, ERP, and reporting tools (e.g., Adaptive, Workday).
Familiarity with business intelligence tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

Responsibilities

Act as the day-to-day finance partner for HR & Facilities leaders, supporting financial decision-making through analysis and insight.
Own the budgeting and forecasting processes for headcount, payroll, benefits, and non-labor expenses.
Partner with HR, Facilities, and business leaders to support execution of functional plans and initiatives.
Prepare monthly and quarterly variance analyses, financial bridges, and management presentations for senior leadership.
Support executive and investor-facing reporting by providing accurate and timely financial analysis.
Perform month-end close activities, including accrual preparation and coordination with accounting.
Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data across multiple sources and systems.
Identify opportunities to improve, streamline, and automate reporting and forecasting processes.
Support ad-hoc analyses and projects to inform leadership decisions.