What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Finance Manager position at Mason & Blair, LLC?
Strategic Finance Manager opportunity with high-transaction volume, $400 million revenue company. This is a hands-on role, though it will lead and mentor one Senior Financial Analyst. This is a data-intensive position, so someone VERY strong on Excel and with pivot tables will succeed. This is also a full P&L position, so solid understanding of financial statements. High-visibility position reporting to a strong SVP Finance.
Responsibilities:
As Strategic Finance Manager, play a critical role in shaping the financial strategy and operational performance of the company. This highly visible role will involve direct collaboration with senior leadership and business unit heads, providing data-driven insights to support strategic decisions.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare financial reporting packages with variance analysis and key performance commentary
- Consolidate and analyze monthly results
- Drive visibility into labor productivity and other operational KPIs
- Support capital investment tracking and provide variance insights against capex budgets
Budgeting & Planning
- Partner with Operations and Finance leadership to lead the annual operating and overhead budgeting processes
- Support monthly P&L reviews by preparing variance reports and analyzing key performance drivers
- Guide operational teams on aligning productivity, labor, and capacity planning with financial goals
- Assist in developing short- and long-term cash flow projections to support budgeting, strategic planning, and liquidity management
- Support the implementation, optimization, and maintenance of Adaptive Insights as the corporate planning and forecasting tool
Forecasting
- Lead weekly cash flow forecasting and reconciliation in coordination with AP, AR, and Treasury
- Maintain and update the company’s long-term forecast model in collaboration with Corporate Development
- Provide timely ad-hoc forecasts to support decision-making and strategic pivots
Strategic & Ad-Hoc Analysis
- Build strong cross-functional relationships with operational leaders to drive financial discipline
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities and translate findings into actionable strategies
- Develop business cases and financial models to evaluate new initiatives and investment opportunities
- Provide insights and recommendations to improve profitability and support strategic goals
Qualifications:
- 8 years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or financial operations; experience in high-growth or M&A-driven environments preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA, CPA, CMA, CFA, or FPAC certification strongly preferred)
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate data into insights
- Experience supporting senior leadership with reporting, forecasting, and strategic analysis
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial systems (HFM, Adaptive Insights, PeopleSoft, Domo strongly preferred)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to tailor messaging to varied audiences
- Self-starter with strong business acumen, attention to detail, and ability to work under tight deadlines
Salary : $140,000 - $172,000