Finance Manager - Forecasting

Job Title

Finance Manager - Forecasting

Job Description Summary

Finance professional supporting C&W Services' throughout the United States and Canada and an integral member of finance team.

Job Description

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop annual budgets and monthly forecasts for the GOS Vertical
• Ensure all reporting and transactional processing requirements for the Vertical are accurate and completed timely
• Close the books monthly; timely and accurately with risks and opportunities identified
• Prepare variance analysis and work with operations to ensure that budgets and forecasts are achieved
• Support operations with ad hoc financial analysis
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly business review decks including KPIs and various analytical reports
• Work with operations and corporate finance to identify and minimize financial risks
• Work with operations and business development to identify and execute growth opportunities
• Coach and educate account operations team on financial related topics and policies / procedures.
• Work with operations, corporate finance, and legal on contractual matters
• Ensure corporate policies and procedures are adhered to
• Occasional travel to customer sites to work with site management.

Reporting Structure and Relationships

• Reports to Director of Finance
• Provides guidance to and oversight of various site administrators across the region
• Works closely with operations teams and C&W Services' teams including operations, corporate finance, and the finance service center

Experience, Skills and Education

• 3+ years related professional experience - FP&A, Controllership, or Operational Finance preferred
• Industry experience - manufacturing, distribution, or professional services preferred
• In-depth knowledge and practical experience with budgeting, forecasting, general accounting, SOX, contract set up, billing, purchase orders, calculation of billable hourly rates, transactional processing, month end close, capital investments, leases, and variance analysis
• Experience working with customers (internal and external) on all finance matters noted above and as a general business partner; ability to identify and execute growth opportunities, and ability to identify and mitigate risks
• Experience developing and enhancing processes and controls; improving transactional efficiencies, and leveraging of ERP systems (JD Edwards ideal but not required)
• Ability to analyze results (financial and operational) to understand cost drivers and the levers to drive out costs
• Ability to interpret, structure, and implement contracts to minimize risks and to ensure adherence to contract requirements including billing, AR collections, reporting, and KPIs
• Strong analytical and communication skills supported by advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, takes ownership and has pride in their work, high level of customer service, resilient, self-starter, and a has a can-do attitude
• College diploma or University degree with a major or concentration in finance, accounting, or economics. Will consider an undergraduate degree in engineering or a similar discipline if combined with either an advanced degree in accounting or finance, or an MBA with significant work experience in an accounting or operational finance function.
• CPA (CA, CGA or CMA) or MBA ideal but not required

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $93,500.00 - $110,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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