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Senior Finance Manager
This role will support the Finance Director in supporting the Information Services business from a business/strategic planning perspective as well as managing the integrity of the P&L by providing financial and operational support/analysis. Working with the Finance Director and key stake holders, this role will provide support and guidance regarding the financial drivers of the business in processes such as budgeting, forecasting, month end closes, variance/ad-hoc analysis.
Responsibilities:
- Work with business leaders to build and analyze budgets and forecasts – sales forecasting, subscription modeling, and expense management (perform in-depth analyses to demonstrate business projections & deviations from plan)
- Serve as internal expert and primary contact for the business’s strategic planning, and financial planning – manage communication of financial information with business leads (Marketing, General Managers, Sales & their teams)
- Work closely with Director and business leaders to develop tools and analyses to increase the productivity/profitability of business units
- Assist business units with analysis of new initiatives, programs, promotions and other business development opportunities – provide insights into data trends to inform business decisions
- Own month-end close process – work with accounting & operations departments to ensure accuracy of month-end reporting, analyze and identify any issues, work to correct those issues, and report to Director regarding results as well as risks and opportunities
- Report on financial results and track key metrics/performance indicators against appropriate base comparisons (prior year, budget, reforecast) to inform how business is performing and where risks and opportunities are
- Develop ad-hoc reports and tools using Excel and other financial systems to better analyze the business
Requirements:
- This position requires a minimum formal education of a Bachelor’s Degree (accounting, business administration, finance, economics)
- 5+ years of job related experience; work experience in media, particularly with subscription or books business, is a big plus
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Must have solid experience with accounting fundamentals
- Knowledge of and some practical experience with financial reporting and experience working on the month-end closing process
- Strong experience with financial modeling
- Prior financial systems experience – experience in and comfort level with manipulating large data sets, interpreting data trends and using a multitude of disparate data sources and tools and further create summaries/reports for management
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (ability to present analytics and reports in a clear, effective and dynamic manner to senior management as needed)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong analytical ability, critical thinking and proactive problem solving skills
- Must be a self-starter, able to work independently and in team environment
Why you should join:
- Generous Benefit Plans for Medical, Vision & Dental Coverage
- 401(K) Plan With Match
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal Days & Sick Days)
- Summer Fridays – Early Office Closure
- 10-12 Paid Holidays Per Year
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care & Medical Expenses
- Parental Leave
- Career Development Learning & Training Opportunities
- Educational Assistance
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Employee Recognition Awards
- Short-term & Long-term Disability Coverage
- Corporate Discounts Including Gym Memberships, Gift Certificates, Sporting Events, Movie Tickets
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Financial Planning: 5 years (Required)
- Corporate Finance: 5 years (Required)
- P&L Management: 5 years (Preferred)
- Corporate Reporting: 5 years (Required)
- Strategic Planning: 5 years (Required)
- Outsourcing: 5 years (Required)
- Budgeting: 5 years (Required)
- Financial Analysis: 5 years (Required)
- Forecasting: 5 years (Required)
- Financial Services: 5 years (Required)
- Business Management: 5 years (Required)
Started in 2012 by Oisin Hanrahan & Umang Dua, Handy has scaled to offer cleaning, installation and assembly services across the US, Canada and the UK. Handy offers its services both direct-to-consumer via our website and mobile apps and through partnerships with some of the largest retailers in the world, including Wayfair, Walmart, Lowes, Costco and more. As of 2019, Handy is an independently operated subsidiary of ANGI Homeservices (Nasdaq: ANGI), the world’s largest home services marketplace including brands like HomeAdvisor and Angie’s List. This milestone is allowing us to expand to hundreds of more home services to bring the Handy experience to millions of more customers and professionals.
About the role:
Handy is seeking a highly driven Senior Finance Manager to lead financial responsibilities for its expansion teams.
As a key member of our Finance team, you will play an integral role in providing strategic financial advice and maintaining financial discipline for Handy’s highest growth revenue streams. You will work cross-functionally across departments, including product, marketing, sales, operations and CX to provide critical financial support that empowers our business leaders to make sound decisions. You will interface regularly with the executive team at Handy as well as the teams at our sister brands. This is the perfect role for a hungry, analytical team-player who wants to help grow nascent, but very high potential new businesses from the ground up and sees themselves as a future business leader.
You will help devise frameworks, build reporting, and measure results in critical areas of the business, while developing as a future leader of the organization. This role reports to the Senior Director of Finance, with significant partnership with expansion team leaders.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain the Finance team’s ability to iterate on complex financial models and analyses for our expansion businesses; enable and contribute to effective decision making regarding the revenue growth strategy, cost structure and capital expenditures in order to shape the strategic direction of the businesses
- Analyze, interpret and present relevant financial data and key business metrics to senior leadership – partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders at Handy and its sister brands to impact business decisions
- Build a transparent financial framework that helps P&L owners identify and strategize additional opportunities for investment and growth
- Assist in preparing and coordinating the annual budget and monthly forecasts
- Collaborate with other members of Finance and Accounting to prepare and deliver weekly and monthly management reports to key team members
- Assist in preparation of materials for external parties
- Work on special projects and ad hoc analysis as determined by senior leadership
- Own and drive continuous improvements to Finance’s reporting and planning tools – help deepen the financial bridge between Handy and its sister brands
What we’re looking for:
- 4-6 years of investment banking, private equity, and/or FP&A experience
- Proficient in financial analysis, financial modeling and problem-solving
- Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports and projections
- Functional knowledge of financial reporting and accounting
- Detail-oriented, highly organized and resourceful
- Go-getter mentality, a “no job too big or small” attitude
- The ability to deal effectively with ambiguity and thrive in an unstructured, fast-moving environment
- Team player with exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to build and maintain effective cross-functional relationships
- Prior small company or start-up experience a plus
- Experience with SQL, Looker and/or NetSuite a plus
The CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) provides online and on campus degree and certificate programs that meet the needs of adults who are looking to finish or transition into a bachelor’s degree, earn a master’s degree or certificate in a specialized field, advance in the workplace, or change careers.
Home to the first fully online degree programs at the City University of New York, CUNY SPS offers fully accredited degree and certificate programs for students who want the flexibility and convenience of online education. CUNY SPS is ranked in the top 5% in the Nation in U.S. News & World Report’s list of the 2020 Best Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs.
Drawing on CUNY’s nationally and internationally renowned faculty and practitioners, as well as industry and education partners, the School’s programs provide opportunities for personal growth, job mobility, greater civic participation, and new ways to advance knowledge.
Reporting to the Director of Budget and Finance, the Finance Manager, in addition to the CUNY Title Overview, will:
- Manage day-to-day business operations that may include financial reporting, compliance, development of systems, and review and approval of transactions;
- Assist with management of all aspects of Business Office operations with particular focus on the procurement of all goods and services necessary for the School’s operations;
- Prepare, administer, analyze, model, and forecast budgets to inform financial planning and decision making;
- Oversee interim and year-end fiscal and processes;
- Provide technical expertise, problem-resolution, and training;
- Serve as liaison within and between the School/ Unit and the University to provide comprehensive financial analysis and budget management;
- Ensure financial compliance with University policies and procedures and applicable legal rules and regulations;
- Manage a group or team of employees, providing workflow and performance management; ensure all activities related to the office are performed in accordance with the applicable guidelines and regulations;
- Knowledge of CUNY and New York State/City procurement regulations;
- Represent the School on purchasing and contract matters, providing expertise and guidance during the bidding, selection, negotiation and contract processes;
- Act as the liaison with University regarding all shared services;
- Provides reports to the executive administration on department operations as well as provide support to department users;
- Assist in preparing necessary purchasing documents in accordance with procurement requirements;
- Assist the Director of Budget and Finance with various projects as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree and six years’ related experience required.
The preferred candidate will have:
- An advanced degree in related field; preferably in accounting or business administration;
- Proven, hands-on manager with strong team leadership;
- Experience with specifications for bidding and develop Request for Quotes (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP) and Invitation for Bids (IFB);
- Knowledge of advanced financial operations principles;
- Experience in a public higher education finance office;
- Experience with CUNYfirst and State Financial System (SFS);
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, advanced excel skills;
- Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy; data analysis and problem solving;
- Proven experience supporting and collaborating with senior management;
- Flexibility and the ability to prioritize workload based on urgency and importance;
- Excellent communication skills.
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Manages the financial activities of a College or major program.
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Advises management regarding funding appropriateness and proposes fiscal solutions to resolve academic and/or administrative issues
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Develops and recommends policies and controls to assure the responsible use of resources
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Supports strategic planning processes; assesses outcomes and makes recommendations regarding resource allocations
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Prepares and manages production of statistical/analytical reports pertinent to financial and operational activities
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Assists in developing budgeting policies and procedures, and interprets University-wide policy
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Liaisons with auditors and other internal and external agencies as necessary
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May negotiate contracts
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May hire, supervise and train finance and/or clerical staff and manage related administrative functions
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Performs related duties as assigned.