Element Hiring for Finance Manager at Warren, MI, US Full Time

Overview

Element is looking to hire a Finance Manager . In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the business through maximising asset value, managing forecasting / planning and reporting, and integrating performance management whilst maintaining a strong control environment, partnering with relevant stakeholder groups to manage a range of financial activities and implementing a financial strategy to drive outstanding business results.

The Finance Managers are business partners who are the direct connection between finance and the business teams.

Responsibilities

• Development of financial plans including budgeting and forecasting for the short and long term
• Analyzing the business performance, including the profitability, revenue, pricing and cost of goods sold
• Managing budgets, expenses and pricing and commercial arrangements
• Lead role in advising around pricing for commercial contracts
• Driving efficiencies to ensure contracts remain financially viable and delivered on budget
• Partnering with business managers to drive financial performance
• Supporting the Sales and Marketing department by conducting analysis of commercial opportunities
• Preparing models to assess future profitability of identified opportunities
• Supervising staff – Senior Analysts, Analysts and reviewing work

Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA or MBA a plus
• 5+ years experience in accounting and / or financial analysis
• Experience managing people
• Ability to identify issues and areas for improvement through analysis
• Exposure and conceptual understanding of contract law and pricing
• Strong commercial acumen and business understanding
• Ability to manage both internal and customer relationships
• Excellent leadership qualities
• Team orientated, with strong relationship and interpersonal skills
• Advanced negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced computer software skills, including Excel and other accounting / finance systems

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