Finance Manager, Products

Job Description

Job Description

Securitas is a vibrant, diversified global company focused on protecting homes, workplaces, and communities. We are client-centric, people-focused, and data-driven. Our culture promotes performance excellence, inclusion, and innovation through our core values: Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness . Join us to help build the best security business in the world.

About Security Products & Solutions (SPS)

SPS, part of Securitas Technology, designs and manufactures industry-leading physical security solutions, including video monitoring, electronic access control, intrusion systems, and analytics. Our portfolio spans 3xLOGIC, PACOM, and Sonitrol, with a combined legacy of over 100 years protecting people, property, and assets.

Position Summary

The SPS Finance Manager is an important member of the Securitas Products & Solutions (SPS) business Finance team. This is a hybrid Finance role that partners with the cross-functional leaders of two of our four brands (3xLOGIC and Sonitrol) and responsible for the financial close and analysis, forecasting/planning, commercial finance and accounts receivable. The role will also be the Finance lead for North America Operations to help drive productivity, consistent and standardized processes and well as financial transparency to support better tactical and strategic decision-making. This position is ideal for a finance professional with experience with FP&A, operations, has strong technical capabilities, high analytical acumen, and a proactive, collaborative approach. It offers the opportunity to grow your career in working in a dynamic international environment. 

Prefer the candidate to be located in the Indianapolis area to facilitate better collaboration with the local Finance team and SPS leadership. This is a hybrid remote opportunity with expectations to work in the office 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Finance support
  • Analyze month-end results, prepare journal entries as needed and monthly results variance analysis for review with business and Finance leadership
  • Partner with various functional leaders to assist with weekly, monthly reporting of business KPI’s and help develop quarterly forecasts and annual budget
  • Manage the Accounts Receivable function for the 3xLogic and Sonitrol brands

• North America Operations Finance lead
  • Work with Operations leadership to develop, track and report on productivity projects
  • Inventory management: assist with stock takes, cycle counts and process improvement
  • Work with Operations and business Finance to support standard cost setting/roll forward

• Other Finance duties 

• Perform ad-hoc reporting requests and drive standard reporting where applicable
• Perform ad-hoc projects and other duties as assigned (i.e., back-up for calculating monthly variable compensation payments for the SPS global sales organization)

Qualifications and Expertise

Required 

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field 
• 3+ years of relevant experience in Finance / Accounting
• International and/or multi-entity business experience preferred

Knowledge/Technical Skills/Abilities:

• The ideal candidate will be a motivated, detailed, process oriented individual; a strong finance background (good understanding of financial statements and GAAP/IFRS accounting principles) with experience in financial results analysis, profitability analytics and financial planning and reporting
• Comfortable in a fast paced and changing environment. Experience in a corporate environment.
• Ability to meet strict and challenging deadlines under pressure
• Demonstrated record of change management successes & program management skills
• Articulate and effective communication skills with an appreciation for cultural dynamics
• Ability to gain trust and confidence and must be able to maintain confidentiality

• High Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint) 
• Experience with ERP systems (Netsuite preferred) and data analytic tools preferred (PBI)

Competencies

• High focus on attention to details
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborative mindset and good ability to partner cross-functionally 
• Strong problem-solving skills 
• Shows initiative and takes action
• Possess the ability to create solutions that balance the needs of multiple functions
• Ability to thrive in a team environment committed to delivering outstanding results
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Comfortable managing multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
• Ability to work independently | Self-Starter

Working Conditions

The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions, as work is performed in a remote or office setting.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. 

SPS is an equal opportunity employer. Our core values—Integrity, Vigilance, Helpfulness—guide us in service to customers and communities throughout the world.