Job Description:
The Senior Manager, FP&A role is expected to lead a team within a high performing organization working collaboratively with the business and finance leaders in to assist with collaborating on driving profitable growth in Americas, Europe, and Asia.
This role requires the ability to prepare and review complex financial systems and processes to provide a comprehensive and in-depth analysis to drive improvement and streamlining to help drive results. This role is directly responsible for evaluating all elements of the forecasting process for which supports the business. The role requires a high degree of professionalism and initiative while directly leading a finance professional and working cross-functionally to align data and action to support Veristat’s growth.
The Senior Manager is expected to establish him/herself as a “collaborative copilot/ advisor” within the business and finance leadership by supporting and coordinating the financial management reporting process, driving applicable transformation as well as accelerating margin improvement. The Senior Manager must be able to balance the financial needs of the business leadership with the financial and fiduciary needs of Veristat. As a result, the role should have a deep understanding of the efficiencies and growth and profitability drivers across the business and be able to translate them into operational actions while guiding business partners and working collaboratively to attain operational KPIs positively impacting the international business top line growth, efficiency, and margin performance. The role will also require the Senior Manager to correlate the operational outcomes into financial impact.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent required.
- Advanced degree (MBA or CPA) preferred.
- 7 years of progressive finance experience with strong analytical, leadership and partnering track record required, with a minimum of 5 years of management experience.
- Clinical background and related experience preferred.
- Ability to listen, interpret, influence, challenge, build relationships, collaborate, resolve conflict, crisp presentation and discussion facilitation, conflict resolution and negotiation in a matrix structure.
- Ability to influence, motivate others and lead change with an organization across cultures.
- Demonstrated ability to think “big picture” and strategically leverage expertise, to serve as a consultant and business partner with internal and external customers.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and current financial and accounting computer applications required; prior FinancialForce experience a plus.
- Experience in Enterprise Performance Management software (e.g. Adaptive Planning) and WorkDay or NetSuite preferred.
- Entrepreneurial demeanor with demonstrated ability to partner with leadership in driving top line opportunities.
- Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational, written, and interpersonal skills.
Automated Decision Making: All applicants are reviewed by a member of the Veristat Talent Acquisition team; Veristat does not utilize an automated decision-making process.
Veristat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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