Milestone AV Technologies · 1 month ago
Finance Manager - Commercial Finance
MN-Minneapolis/St. Paul
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expLegrand AV Inc is seeking a driven Finance Manager who will partner with the Brand General Manager to shape the financial strategy and execution that drives business performance. This role involves owning the brand-level P&L, leading budgeting and forecasting, and acting as a strategic thought partner across various teams to ensure financial clarity and accountability.
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Responsibilities
Own the brand-level P&L — deeply understand key drivers, ensure financial accuracy and transparency, and drive accountability for performance and results
Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting with GMs, building robust financial models that connect operational levers to outcomes and enable data-driven decisions
Anticipate and analyze performance trends, identifying risks and opportunities and driving cross-functional actions that improve financial results
Challenge assumptions and lead rigorous ROI analyses on major investments, ensuring resources are directed toward the highest-impact opportunities
Act as a strategic thought partner to GMs, marketing, and operations — providing insights, challenging ideas, and helping teams convert plans into measurable outcomes
Bring financial clarity and discipline to business decisions around pricing, promotions, and commercial initiatives
Be willing to lean into productive conflict to get to the best answer for the business — even when it’s uncomfortable
Translate data into clear, actionable insights through dynamic financial reporting and KPI tracking across sales, margin, and cost drivers
Create a culture of ownership and follow-through, ensuring identified actions are implemented and results are achieved
Develop and monitor KPIs that drive visibility, accountability, and performance improvement across the business
Partner on growth projects such as new product launches, market expansion, and contract negotiations — ensuring financial rigor and a focus on results
Bring curiosity and resilience to every conversation — driving alignment and pushing initiatives through to execution
Continuously look for ways to simplify, standardize, and strengthen financial processes and tools
Promote a mindset of continuous improvement and accountability, never settling for 'good enough.'
Ensure adherence to company policies, accounting standards, and compliance requirements while maintaining strong internal controls
Qualification
Required
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis
Advanced knowledge of financial systems (e.g., SAP or similar ERP) and planning tools (e.g., Planful or similar), Excel, and data visualization tools
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders
Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing teams and influencing cross-functional partners
High attention to detail, integrity, and commitment to delivering quality results
Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or relevant graduate degree preferred
5+ years of progressive experience in finance, with a focus on commercial finance, FP&A, or business partnering roles
Preferred
Proven track record of driving business results through financial leadership and business partnership with strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, dynamic and evolving business setting
Extensive experience with budget and forecast processes, analyses, and presentations to senior executives
Extensive background financial statement modeling that results in actionable outcomes
Detail-oriented with excellent execution skills
Ability to demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and to appropriately prioritize competing priorities and heavy workload
Must possess high degree of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information
Demonstrated ability to be customer focused and responsive to questions and needs in a deadline driven environment
Benefits
Variable incentive pay based on company performance
Comprehensive benefit package
Company
Milestone AV Technologies
Milestone AV Technologies is a leading global provider of innovative mounting and display solutions for various audiovisual technologies.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-06-28Acquired
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