Financial Business Manager

Position Summary

The Financial Business Manager will be the main financial point of contact for assigned companies. They will serve and support their assigned companies' various financial, budgeting, and operation needs. The position will be based out of the Jefferson City Office but will require some travel and fieldwork. 

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Evaluate business performance and present monthly financial analysis to Operations Manager.
• Be a Business Partner to the Operations Manager.
• Participate in developing annual company(s) budgets. Continuously monitor financial and operational performance and investigate variances to the budget.
• Prepare periodic analyses and reports for use by management; develop budget inputs and recommend budget adjustment.
• Assist in the monthly and year-end closing process, as well as the annual audit.
• Work with various operation personnel to prepare financial forecasts.
• Review general ledger and balance sheet detail on a regular basis and suggest appropriate journal entries.
• Monitor the day-to-day accounting operational functions of assigned company(s) ensuring the accuracy and consistency of data for AR, AP, and Payroll.
• Review cost of goods sold and production reports. Analyze manufacturing operations and production costs.
• Study and identify processes, productivity and cost improvements; recommend changes to improve productivity and service while reducing cost.
• Prepare detailed cost and return on investment analysis at plant and/or equipment level.
• Management and leadership of a team of individuals performing a variety of tasks if applicable to companies assigned.
• Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of ad hoc reports.
• Ability to travel to work sites as needed.

Qualifications, Skills, and Expertise

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or closely related field.
• Five or more years of relevant experience in working with financial statements, budget and forecast preparation, financial analysis, and general accounting knowledge.
• Advanced level of proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse team of individuals.
• Detail oriented, efficient, multi-tasker while maintaining accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
• Proven experience in management and operations.