What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Finance - Westchester, IL position at Follett Higher Education?
Position Overview
Follett Higher Education is a leading educational service provider and omnichannel retailer that provides students, faculty and staff, parents, and fans with the course materials, learning tools, and retail services needed to successfully support the collegiate journey. Follett Higher Education supports over 6 million students through its 1,100 physical and 1,750 eCommerce campus stores across North America.
The Manager of Finance leads the finance team with advanced financial analysis, complex modeling, and strategic business acumen. The manager is responsible for the timely delivery of financial results and driving the forecasting, strategic planning, and operational planning processes. This individual will regularly partner with the organization and finance leadership to drive results on critical initiatives, ongoing projects, and new opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Supports the overall forecast, strategic plan, and operating plan development while providing insights into key business drivers and identifying risks and opportunities.
- Supports balance sheet and cash flow planning, forecasting, and monthly analysis.
- Applies knowledge of the business to offer insights and identify opportunities to improve results.
- Performs financial modeling to support existing and new business initiatives/opportunities, resulting in better decision-making and improved overall performance.
- Performs data mining and other forms of research to identify trends and relationships that drive results.
- Prepares monthly reporting and business analysis, supporting the organization with ongoing enhancements.
- Drives outcomes by working with other business areas to problem-solve new issues.
- Trains and develops new team members on basic tasks, duties, and other skillsets.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent is required.
- 5-7 years of equivalent work experience required.
- CPA/MBA Preferred.
- Advanced Computer Skills; MS Office, MS Excel, and financial reporting systems (Hyperion).
- During periods of peak activity (e.g., strategic plan, operating plan, etc), additional hours may be required.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, 401(k) plan, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable policies and plan documents.
Equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Salary : $40,000 - $159,840