Description: Our client is currently seeking a FINANCE MANAGER for a 6 month + contract.
This is a hybrid role, based in Middletown, PA.
The position serves as a Finance business partner to a Product General Manager driving enhanced visibility into Product team financial performance (full P&L ownership) and support decision-making for portfolio investments. The analyst will have a significant impact on driving profitable growth within the portfolio and assist the team in achieving their short term and long term performance goals. The position supports the Product Management (PM) team with preparation of annual budgets, Quarterly forecasts, Product deep dive, monthly Risk & Opportunities and Strategic plan. The analyst will drive routine reporting and tracking, communicate underlying drivers to variances and perform other ad hoc analysis, as needed. The incumbent will interact with multiple levels in the organization across PM, Engineering, Sales and Manufacturing Operations. Another key element of the role is to improve financial knowledge and controls within the portfolio ensuring 100% compliance with financial policy and increased awareness amongst non-Finance functions.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare quarterly forecast; review and document deltas to plan, prior year, prior forecast and financial commit
Proactively communicate potential risks & opportunities, through variance, bridges & decision support analysis
Produce regular and ad hoc reporting to assist the product management team in meeting its KPI's
Support preparation of strategic plans, budget, Product deep dive, Quarterly forecasts, QBR, MBR and other ad-hoc projects, requests and presentations
Analysis of product costs in support of pricing activities, cost reduction/margin improvement and other initiatives
Validate business case and approve project investments for new product development (PAC/mini PAC)
Support and validate inputs into the S&OP and demand management process
Partner with the Operations Finance team to ensure a close connection between the financial analysis of both product management and operations.
Drive monthly Product P&L development and reporting process
What your background should look like:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
8-10 years experience in a finance role in a large organization with exposure to both commercial and manufacturing environments.
Strong knowledge of Excel and the ability to manipulate large amounts of data.
Must be highly organized and be able to hit deadlines.
Critical thinker and strong financial, analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent skills in verbal, written, and presentation communications to all levels and types of management.
Experience in analyzing financial data to support others in making business decisions
Contact: eronan@judge.com
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