Job Description As the Sr Finance Manager, Corporate Functions, you will be responsible for supporting the analysis and review of the company's human capital investments, forecasting salaried labor and related costs, overseeing SG&A expenses, conducting analytics and forecasting for total company salaried labor and benefits, managing incentive program accruals and forecasting, providing severance forecasting, preparing and presenting financial content and analytics for MBR meetings, and supporting SG&A cost centers. This role requires strong analytical skills, financial modeling proficiency, knowledge of HR metrics and labor market trends, experience in budgeting and cost control, excellent communication and presentation skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Serve as a strategic business partner to internal customers and stakeholders to maximize financial outcomes and optimize financial processes.
- SG&A Cost Center Support: Provide support to SG&A cost centers in budgeting, expense tracking, and variance analysis. Collaborate with department heads to understand expense drivers, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure adherence to budgetary plans. Assess resource needs and recommend adjustments to optimize efficiency and effectiveness. Track and report on resource utilization and performance metrics. Assess investment opportunities and provide financial modeling to support decision-making. Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to assess potential outcomes and risks.
- Human Capital Review Support: Assist in the analysis and review of the company's human capital investments, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee development, and retention. Collaborate with HR and finance teams to provide insights and recommendations for optimizing human capital resources.
- Monthly Forecasting of Salaried Labor, Benefits, Incentives and Related Costs: Develop and maintain accurate and timely forecasts for salaried labor and related costs. Analyze historical data, market trends, and business projections to forecast staffing needs, compensation expenses, and other labor-related expenses. Provide regular updates and reports to management. Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process optimization.
- SG&A Leadership, Guidance, and Analysis: Partner with the VP Chief Human Resources Officer with oversight and analysis of Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) expenses. Monitor and analyze SG&A spending, identify investment options, cost-saving opportunities and provide guidance to department heads and finance team members on expense management. Assist in the preparation of budgetary plans and variance analysis.
- Total Company Salaried Labor and Benefits Analytics and Forecasting: Conduct comprehensive analysis and forecasting of the company's total salaried labor costs and benefits expenses. Develop models and tools to evaluate the impact of changes in workforce composition, compensation structures, and benefit plans on the company's financial performance.
- Incentive & Severance Program Accruals and Forecasting: Calculate and forecast incentive program accruals based on performance metrics and targets. Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure accurate accruals and provide insights on the financial impact of incentive programs. Develop and maintain accurate forecasts for severance expenses. Analyze historical data, business projections, and workforce changes to forecast potential severance costs. Provide recommendations for optimizing severance expenses.
- MBR Meetings including Special Content and Analytics: Prepare and present financial content and analytics for Monthly Business Review (MBR) meetings. Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather relevant data and insights. Develop presentations and reports to effectively communicate financial performance and key metrics
- Manage ad hoc and special project and or requests as needed
- Potential to lead and mentor a team of finance professionals supporting corporate functions, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Provide guidance and support for career development and skill enhancement within the team. Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing to enhance the capabilities of the finance team.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- 7 + years finance leadership experience , including 2 + years interacting with executive level stakeholders. Experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry required.
- Knowledge: Knowledge of financial processes; including modeling, control, analysis, reporting and budgeting.
- Skills: Strong analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Excel (can perform complex functions) and Hyperion Essbase skills. Must possess effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Abilities: Collaborative abilities in building business partnerships. Attention to detail and accuracy, multi-tasking abilities and effectively manage priorities. Must be results driven and able to deal with ambiguity and change.
SUPERVISORY SCOPE: Reports to: Sr Director Corporate Finance