Finance Manager
Job Description
Position Summary
Responsible for planning, organizing, and evaluating activities related to the financial strength and operations of the company. Play a leadership role in the development, implementation, analysis and monitoring of financial plans and operations, as well as special projects. Communicate and present analysis to senior members of management and external parties.
Essential Responsibilities

• Direct managerial oversight and responsibility over junior members of the team.
• Work in a cross-functional team with marketing, sales, operations, and strategy to implement corporate initiatives and forecast plans.
• Assist in the evaluation of the company financial improvements and capital structure enhancements.
• Support rationalization of cost allocation methods and support ERP (via Microsoft Dynamics Nav) roll-out.
• Interact closely with Plant Managers and Operational Leaders.
• Integrate budgets/forecasts with financial models to produce projected financial statements and other critical financial information.
• Review associated financial analysis for accuracy and viability.
• Assist with evaluation of capital project economics and potential mergers and acquisitions.
• Develop understanding of capital markets (equity and debt).
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance financial analytics, reporting & capabilities within the finance team and accounting functions.
• Develop a robust industry understanding inclusive of learning sessions in the field.
• Develop a thorough and technical knowledge of the accounting close process and workflows.
• Manage, train, develop, and mentor junior team members.
• Attend and pass company training courses deemed necessary for professional development.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field required
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or related graduate degree preferred
• Three (3) or more years of finance and/or accounting experience required
• One (1) or more years of management experience required
• Previous experience in financial services (investment banking, private equity, hedge funds, or similar financial services) strongly preferred
• Experience working with public companies preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of valuation modeling and analysis; ability to build a 3-statement model required
• Robust understanding of operating metrics and field operations exposure
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel and ERPs (Microsoft Dynamics Nav)
• Strong communication skills
• A self-starter, self motivated, self disciplined and performance driven Demonstrate a superior history of academic and/or extracurricular achievement
• Demonstrate interest in management, financial analysis, strategic development, operations, and unconventional oil & gas and proppants
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and experience interacting with senior management and outside advisors
• Must have work hour flexibility to work with competing priorities in a deadline-oriented environment with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to staff to support professional development and advancement towards career goals Travel (Domestic and International)
• Sensitive to confidential information
• Must work independently and as a member of team

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to read, speak and write English
• Ability to use sophisticated computer software programs to achieve job functions
• Sitting – at desk or computer station, standing, walking, speaking, hearing – frequent
• Bending/Stooping, twisting, lifting – occasional
• Gripping, reaching, writing, fingering (data entry), handling (paper, files, etc.) – frequent
• Able to work under stressful conditions at times
• Fine Motor Skills - typing, 10-key, ability to write for extended periods of time.
• Communication - phone communication, communication with personnel and vendors
• Seeing - able to see the computer screen
• Climbing - able to go up and down stairs
• Position will require a minimum of 40 hours per week unless otherwise directed by supervisor

About the Company:
Thomas Edwards Group