Sr Manager, Commercial Finance Controlling

Sr. Finance Manager Of Commercial Controlling

We shape living for the better.

With ambitions as big as ours, we need employees who will help reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for more enjoyable and sustainable living around the world. Electrolux is seeking for a Sr. Finance Manager of Commercial Controlling, a tactical and strategic business partner to the Sales Team(s) to drive channel objectives, strategy and profitability for Major Appliances within the North America Business Area.

The controller is responsible for the financial analysis, budgeting, planning, forecasting, month-end close and related activities to drive financial accuracy, effective business partnering and superior performance across all assigned sales channels. This role works closely with Sales, Product Lines, Pricing and other Finance team(s) and drives achievement of business goals and initiatives via analytical insights, customer knowledge and cross-functional collaboration.

What you'll do:

• Perform annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long-range financial planning process activities
• Manage development and reconciliation of off-invoice accrual(s) and related Balance Sheet activities
• Maintain exceptional accuracy of all topline / commercial accounting and financial reporting
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for profitable growth
• Identify and communicate material risks and opportunities to plans and/or forecasts
• Monitor / analyze transactions to identify and minimize margin leakage (i.e., margin controlling)
• Perform variance, root-cause, other financial analyses that thoroughly explain results and outcomes
• Develop and communicate narratives, insights and drivers to business partners and leadership
• Provide guidance / recommendations on critical decisions with meaningful financial implications
• Develop business cases for pricing investments, contract negotiations and other market opportunities
• Monitor and report performance against selling expense budget(s) and sales compensation plans
• Support the development of business review materials and related presentations
• Support improvements in financial processes, templates, data, systems, and reporting capabilities to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Prepare ad-hoc financial analyses and reports as needed to support decision-making

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Finance or related field, MBA preferred
• Minimum 7+ year experience in FP&A at a publicly traded company, or equivalent
• Minimum 3+ year in a commercial, topline, and/or trade finance role, or equivalent
• Proven track record of effectively managing a P&L, preferably in a commercial role
• Proven problem solver with ability to complete tasks with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Qualifications:

• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Microsoft Excel)
• Advanced Financial analytics and/or modeling skillset
• Advanced knowledge of Business Intelligence Tools
• Advanced knowledge of database/query languages (e.g., SQL, Python)
• Advanced knowledge of financial systems (SAP preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work effectively with cross functional teams and at all levels of leadership
• Unequivocal business ethics and integrity
• Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard and telephone. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

It is the policy of Electrolux North America, Inc. ('ENA') to select, develop and promote employees based on the individual's ability and job performance. It has been, and shall continue to be, the policy of ENA to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex/gender, national origin, citizenship, age (40 or older), disability (mental, physical or visual), genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or as a member of the National Guard or Military Reserve, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee's compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, training and development, transfer and other privileges of employment. It has been, and shall continue to be, the policy of ENA to maintain a working environment free of harassment and illegal intimidation. It is further the policy of ENA to comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Local statutes concerning Equal Employment Opportunity.