Finance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Finance Manager to support strategic planning and financial decision-making for our Charlotte, North Carolina team. This role partners closely with operational leaders, accounting professionals, and business development stakeholders to turn business priorities into actionable financial plans. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, leadership capability, and the ability to clearly communicate financial insights to senior leadership.

Responsibilities:
• Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to align divisional budgets and forecasts with broader financial objectives.
• Translate operational plans into measurable financial targets and provide guidance that supports sound business decisions.
• Act as a key connection point between finance, accounting, and operational departments to improve collaboration and financial clarity.
• Lead the development and refinement of annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and related planning activities.
• Deliver financial analysis that supports growth initiatives, including business development opportunities and investment decisions.
• Build and present cost-benefit evaluations, cash flow projections, and other financial models for leadership review.
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual performance results, highlighting variances against plans and recommending corrective actions where needed.
• Oversee and mentor financial analysts assigned to business areas, ensuring high-quality analysis and consistent support across teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• At least 5 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or finance management.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, including revenue recognition and GAAP-related practices.

• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to work with pivot tables and large data sets for analysis and reporting.

• Experience developing financial models, variance analysis, and annual budget planning processes.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.