Commercial Finance Lead - Remote

Job Summary

The Finance Lead role will lead the financial guidance, direction, and analytical support within North America and the larger Commercial Finance organization. The role will partner closely with operational stakeholders in North America to drive commercial results that deliver Hardwire objectives. This position provides comprehensive financial support for assigned departments, including monthly performance reports, financial analysis, revenue, margin and expense variance review, and recommendations for corrective actions when needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and analytical excellence in complex and cross-functional projects, actively partnering with, engaging, and influencing across all levels of global finance and operational leadership.
• Collaborate across key cross-functional and global stakeholder groups and provide process leadership in preparation of key business deliverables, maintaining a continuous improvement mindset and driving best practice identification and implementation.
• Analyze business metrics/data for key insights to proactively identify risks and opportunities and forward-looking actions.
• Provide business analysis with particular emphasis in understanding the business and partnering and influencing stakeholders and colleagues at all levels.
• Lead the development of and assist with regional and global consolidation in the preparation of all annual budgets, monthly forecasts and strategic plan updates as required.
• Train co-workers throughout areas of responsibility and provide necessary guidance and direction.
• Demonstrate consistent, effective leadership, acting as an advocate for new ideas and serving as an example for co-workers.
• Provide monthly financial support to the business: Record month-end journal entries/accruals, assure all expenses are recorded in the month incurred, create departmental performance reports, and analyze spending variances.
• Ensure all accounting complies with GAAP and that financial systems and controls are established as appropriate.

Education Requirements

Education Specifications

• This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. A CPA or equivalent is desired.
   
   

Experience Requirements

Required

• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Competency in the use of spreadsheets and accounting systems for the purpose of analysis and financial modeling.
• Progressive responsibility in finance, providing financial planning & analysis, and project management.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the demonstrated ability and desire to influence and drive results.
• Ability to synthesize complex data/information into actionable insights.
• Proven record of partnering with cross-functional teams in driving results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and skills necessary to communicate with all levels of management.
• Self-motivated and a self-starter continuously looking for process improvements.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining the broader, analytical perspective.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks under time constraints.

Preferred

• SAP experience a plus.