Urban Science · 1 month ago
Regional Finance Manager
US-MI-Detroit
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expUrban Science is a company that empowers clients to turn overwhelming industry data into actionable insights. The Regional Finance Manager will provide expert analytical support and ensure adherence to finance processes, serving as a consultant to regional leaders on all finance-related issues.
AutomotiveBusiness IntelligenceMarketing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Act as a liaison between the regional offices and corporate finance
Provides corporate finance with recommendations that will enable the offices to more effectively manage their business
Oversees proper adherence to all corporate finance policies, required activities and requests for information
Participate in the proposal process and ensure accurate pricing, forecasting of profit, etc
Provide expert recommendations regarding ability to deliver work profitably – by identifying and implementing tighter controls on our financials and assisting the business in understanding how consistency in planning and actuals
Maintain an effective level of business literacy regarding the region’s financial position, strategic planning, and overall business objectives
Monitor and analyze financial data which summarize and forecast business activity for use in making business decisions
Interact with client purchasing departments, corporate finance, auditor, etc
Provide both regional and corporate finance management with timely and detailed information
Assist management in understanding the content of standard monthly reports and provide guidance use in monitoring business performance
Use the monthly financial statements, variance reports and other standard monthly, weekly or daily reports to analyze financial and operating results in support of regional business management
In conjunction with the corporate finance function, design and develop processes, procedures, tools, resources, and methodologies of leading the regional finance function
Working closely with corporate finance, track and evaluate the effectiveness of proposal pricing, identifying and analyzing variances in order to ensure profitability objectives are met
Support the implementation of a new corporate financial system
Assist with monthly close procedures
Prepare monthly revenue journal entries
Assist with timely invoicing for the region
Assist with timely accounts receivable collections for the region
Compile and coordinate monthly, financial reports, statements and special analyses
Conduct monthly analysis of income statements vs. budget, providing associated recommendations and action plans to budget leaders in support of timely adjustments to operations and/or necessary course corrections
Work collaboratively with client teams to develop annual and 5 year revenue, NOC, and independence budgets which align with corporate objectives (VMS 521)
Monitor and analyze VMS 521 metrics monthly, taking appropriate actions to maintain metrics at or better than the budgeted VMS 521 levels
Assist budget leaders in forecasting of revenues and expenses down to project, team, department, office, or regional profitability
Provide expert level support during yearly budgeting process consolidating and submitting office and regional data as required in support of company budget planning and forecasting processes
This position may manage remote office finance staff and associated financial activities, as well as external accounting vendors in various assigned countries
Responsible for all aspects of supervision of selected staff, to include: recruiting and selecting, assigning and prioritizing work activities, performance management, compensation management, developing employee skills and abilities, providing career guidance, and supporting company policies and processes
Qualification
Required
Solid experience and financial acumen in analytics, forecasting and financial modeling
Expert level reasoning and problem solving ability
Must possess ability to develop a deep understanding of the organization's business – clients, solutions, Project Management processes and required tools, delivery methods, regional operating models, etc
Ability to apply business knowledge to the finance puzzle
Comprehensive knowledge and experience in the use of Excel or other spreadsheet software required
Able to think creatively when developing new solutions or solving problems
Proven track record of successful client expectation management, collaboration, and performance monitoring
Executive level ability to be diplomatic, as well as an excellent negotiator and strategist
Deep regional awareness and ability to collaborate regionally
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills and project management skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to effectively RSTMM (Recruit, Select, Train, Manage, Motivate)
Verbal Communication: Requires the ability to compose and verbally deliver information of varying levels, using appropriate grammar, tone, inflection and non-verbal cues, while also listening to and correctly deciphering verbal communication delivered by others
Written Communication: Requires the ability and capacity to communicate ideas, facts and data in writing using appropriate grammar, syntax and sentence structure
Analytical Thinking: Requires the ability to understand a situation by breaking it apart into smaller pieces, and/or tracing the implications of a situation in a step-by-step causal way
Results Oriented: Requires the ability to strive for optimal results by taking responsibility for timeliness, commitment to task and adherence to performance standards
Ethics & Integrity: Requires the ability to behave in a trustworthy & transparent manner
Teamwork & Cooperation: Requires the ability to work cooperatively with others and be part of a team
Self-Control: Requires the ability to keep emotions under control and to restrain from negative actions or behaviors
Information Seeking: Requires the drive to gain a deeper understanding of work related issues or events by making a concerted effort to gather information and seek out development opportunities
Initiative: Requires the drive to go above and beyond in order to improve or enhance job results
Quality Control: Requires the ability to monitor and check work related information and deliverables ensuring high quality and accuracy
Customer Service: Requires the ability to understand and help/assist both internal and external customers and meet their needs
Flexibility/Adaptability: Requires the ability to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of situations, individuals or groups, as well as understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives
Conceptual Thinking: Requires the ability to understand a situation or problem by putting the different pieces together to see the bigger picture
Interpersonal Understanding: Requires the ability to understand other's feelings and concerns, and to value individual differences in people
Self-Confidence: Requires the ability to express confidence in dealing with challenging circumstances, in reaching decisions or forming opinions and in handling failures or set-backs constructively
Organizational Commitment: Requires the ability and willingness to align his/her own behavior with the needs, priorities and goals of the organization
Relationship Building: Requires the ability to effectively build and maintain friendly, warm relationships or networks of contacts with clients/customers
Assertiveness: Requires the ability and intent to appropriately display assertive behaviors to ensure others follow and comply with given directions
Strategic Influence: Requires the ability to effectively persuade, convince, and influence others in order to gain support to achieve work related goals/objectives
MS Office: Requires demonstrated knowledge and experience with Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Technical/Software: Requires the ability to understand and work with software tools & packages used by Urban Science
Time Management: Requires strong capability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple concurrent tasks and effectively manage meetings on schedule
Project Management: Requires full responsibility for the delivery of multiple, concurrent account projects that are on time, within budget and at high quality
Sales & Business Development: Requires advanced knowledge and experience with sales and business development processes
Budget/Finance: Requires the ability to understand and interpret income statements, revenues, margins, labor costs, profitability targets, impacts on profitability and develop pricing schedules that meet profitability targets
Bachelor's degree with a focus in accounting or finance required
7 – 10 years' experience in accounting, finance, and/or audit experience
Preferred
Experience with international finance operations preferred
MBA or other relevant graduate degrees preferred
Benefits
Myriad of benefits and programs focused on Wellbeing, Growth, Community and Recognition
Company
Urban Science
Urban Science is a business-solution company which supports the needs of the sales and marketing function of the automotive industry.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Phil Giroux
Chief Financial Officer
Rebecca Gualdoni
Chief Human Resources Officer
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