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BW Design Group · 4 days ago

Finance Leader - FP&A

St Louis, MO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

BW Design Group is looking for a Finance Leader – FP&A, responsible for leading business partnerships across markets and practices. This high-impact role will serve as a critical thought partner to the executive leadership team, shaping and executing the Firm’s strategic plan and providing key financial insights.

Industrial Automation

Responsibilities

Proactively analyze commercial, operational, and financial data, build complex financial models, and propose value-added actions to senior leaders to improve business performance

Establish and maintain a set of financial reports and analytical tools that monitor business performance, balance backward and forward-looking information, and generate actionable insight

Develop insightful and persuasive presentations for senior leaders that increase awareness and understanding of company performance and stimulate action

Build communication strategies and materials for presentation to a wide range of audiences including the Board of Directors, Barry-Wehmiller C-Suite, and BW Design Group Executive team

Build relationships and partner effectively with a decentralized, global Finance organization

Design and implement a roadmap to enhance FP&A capabilities throughout the organization by building on finance team skills and leveraging technology

Lead & develop FP&A team members & provide financial mentorship to BW Design Group leaders and professionals

Qualification

FP&A experienceFinancial modelingMicrosoft ExcelProject managementAnalytical skillsERP systemsCommunication skillsLeadership experienceTeam developmentBusiness acumenCreativityProblem-solvingStorytelling

Required

Ability to influence and persuade; able to build mutually beneficial partnerships throughout the business; knows when to give and take

Creativity and problem-solving skills, including strategic agility; ability to identify and adapt solutions, as necessary

Intellectually curious; proactively identifies learning opportunities and builds skills that increase success on the job; keeps current on macroeconomic data and relevant industry trends

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to assimilate substantial amounts of data and rapidly provide actionable insights

Ability to effectively communicate at all levels, including senior leadership, with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to manage and prioritize large and dynamic workload, including project management skills to own and drive a timeline, deliverables, and communicating results

Adept at handling ambiguity by proactively setting a plan, tailoring the scope, and asking probing questions that uncover the key objectives of an exercise

Demonstrated success in project execution and strong project management skills

Advanced story telling abilities and Power Point presentation skills (e.g., consulting firm quality)

Advanced or expert level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Ability to build complex, dynamic financial models for M&A, valuation, and project ROI

Ability to lead and develop team members and consistently motivate and align them with the most important objectives of the company

Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

8+ years of progressive finance experience in FP&A and 5 years in a leadership role. Minimum 2 years supporting C-level executives in a strategic finance capacity

Experience in a complex, matrixed organization, preferably in AEC or consulting sectors

Proven experience with ERP systems and financial management software; familiarity with IFS and Onestream is a plus

Record of building finance functions and implementing digital tools and reporting platforms

Exceptional business acumen with the ability to influence key stakeholders

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills; capable of interpreting large datasets

Excellent communication and storytelling skills; able to simplify complex financial topics

Expert-level Excel modeling and advanced PowerPoint presentation skills

Demonstrated success in leading teams, managing ambiguity, and driving results

Familiarity with modern FP&A technology and automation tools