Finance Manager

As a Finance Manager for a Fortune 500 company in Houston, the role typically acts as a strategic partner to the business units, moving beyond standard accounting to provide actionable insights. Given Houston's economic landscape, this position often involves heavy capital expenditure (CapEx) analysis, long-term forecasting, and performance management within the energy, healthcare, or aerospace sectors. Job Title: Finance Manager Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid) Reports To: Director of Finance / VP of Finance Role Summary The Finance Manager will lead the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function for a multi-billion dollar business segment. This role is responsible for driving the annual budgeting process, monthly forecasting, and high-level strategic analysis. You will collaborate with executive leadership to optimize financial performance, manage risk, and support capital allocation decisions. Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning & FP&A: Lead the annual operating plan (AOP) and quarterly re-forecasting processes. Provide variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget) to identify trends and recommend corrective actions. Decision Support: Conduct complex financial modeling for potential investments, mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures. Perform ROI and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) analysis on large-scale projects. Operational Partnership: Serve as a financial advisor to department heads (Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering). Translate complex financial data into digestible narratives for non-finance stakeholders. Process Improvement: Identify and implement automation opportunities within the financial reporting cycle to enhance accuracy and reduce lead times. Reporting & Compliance: Oversee the preparation of monthly executive board decks. Ensure all financial activities align with GAAP and internal SOX controls. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. An MBA or CPA is highly preferred. Experience: 7+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior-level capacity within a large-scale corporate environment. Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel (VBA, Power Pivot) and experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Hyperion (HFM). Analytical Rigor: Proven ability to manage large datasets and provide "the story behind the numbers." Experience in the Energy, Manufacturing, or Technology sectors. Strong executive presence and the ability to influence leadership. Familiarity with Data Visualization tools (Power BI or Tableau). Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed organizational structure. Compensation and Benefits Competitive base salary with an annual performance bonus. Comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) matching, and relocation assistance (if applicable). #J-18808-Ljbffr