Job Description

Finance Manager

Our client, a publicly traded and growing hardware/software tech company is building out its global Finance function and is looking to recruit an experienced finance professional for the newly created position of Finance Manager to help drive a comprehensive program around the Company’s global financial operations, forecasting & planning, corporate finance, and business intelligence activities.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Company’s Director of Finance, the Finance Manager will help drive the Company’s day-to-day financial planning and analysis (“FP&A”), management & performance reporting operations, including the design and execution of the Company’s FP&A processes, business transaction support and business intelligence activities.

This role will also be primarily responsible for forecasting, analysis, evaluation and management reporting on the company’s Revenue / COGS / Gross Margin operating results for line-of-business, departmental, regional, product and consolidated operations., business initiatives and opportunities, performance management, and strategic initiatives. A key aspect of the role will involve financial modelling expertise and strong proficiency in Excel.

The Manager will coordinate with and support colleagues and executives in Accounting, Sales, Product Management, Engineering, Operations and IT to drive the planning, analysis and evaluation of business transactions, near-term financial forecasts and long-term strategic planning initiatives for the Company.

Essential Responsibilities

Revenue Management:

· Monitor and analyze revenue trends, ensuring accurate reporting and forecasting.

· Collaborate with sales and operations teams to understand revenue drivers and help optimize growth opportunities.

· Provide financial insights into pricing strategies, sales mix, and customer segmentation.

· Review contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with revenue recognition policies and guidelines.

Cost of Goods Sold (COGS):

· Oversee the calculation and tracking of COGS, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.

· Work with supply chain, procurement, and operations teams to identify cost-saving opportunities in product sourcing, production, and distribution.

· Analyze inventory levels, production processes, and vendor contracts to optimize cost efficiency.

· Ensure that appropriate internal controls and processes are in place to manage COGS effectively.

Gross Margin Analysis:

· Lead the preparation of gross margin forecasts and budgets and evaluate gross margin performance, providing reports and recommendations to improve profitability.

· Identify and analyze margin variances, working with relevant departments to address discrepancies and implement corrective actions.

· Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to gross margin, providing insights to senior leadership.

Financial Reporting and Forecasting:

· Prepare and present detailed financial reports on revenue, COGS, and gross margin to senior management.

· Provide financial models and analysis to support decision-making around pricing, product mix, and operational improvements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

· Partner with operations, sales, and marketing teams to align on revenue and cost management strategies.

· Provide financial expertise in new product development and business initiatives to optimize margins and ensure financial viability.

· Work closely with the accounting team to ensure proper recording and reconciliation of financial transactions related to revenue and COGS.

· Provide support and drive analysis and execution of key company initiatives around M&A opportunities.

Experience & Qualifications Requirements

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related major is required; an MBA, related Master's Degree or CPA is preferred.

· A minimum of 5 years of financial planning and analysis and corporate finance experience in high growth, multi-national companies that have reached at least $200m in annual revenues is highly desirable.

· Demonstrated prowess in financial and strategic planning, including core competencies in budgeting and reporting, financial modeling and analysis, capital budgeting and good familiarity with corporate accounting.

· Demonstrated history and ability working with executive management.

· Expert knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.

· Strong self-awareness and interpersonal skills: strong ability to build relationships; a good listener with outstanding influencing qualities and a natural, effective consultative style.

· An individual who is respected for their opinions and counsel and that can forge and maintain close relationships across stakeholders.

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