Mindlance · 1 day ago
Forecasting Manager / Finance Manager II
North Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expMindlance is a company seeking a Forecasting Manager / Finance Manager II to oversee forecasting and financial analysis within the pharmaceutical sector. The role involves preparing key deliverables, optimizing forecasting accuracy, and communicating insights to finance leadership.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Prepare main deliverables: LRP/LBE Deck, LRP/LBE templates, Month end close deck, including the preparation of Pipeline, and Demand variance analyses, and delivering insightful Close commentary
Set up files and pull data for management incremental LRP/LBE request. Work on first pass and present to AD and Directors
Support Consolidators by preparing Graph files and populating decks
Responsible for schedule (e.g. YoY QoQ schedules) preparation and pasting into the deck
Ensure consistency between Sky and Rin in LRP/LBE deck and Excels
Support monthly LBE- roll forward templates, monthly consolidations files, prep monthly LBE decks
Identify and implement opportunities to optimize forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency through process improvements and adoption of best practices
Support the communication of the monthly actual sales results and future volume forecasts to Finance Leadership, translating data into actionable business insights
Provide ad-hoc analytical support for various business needs
Ensure data integrity and compliance with internal controls in all forecasting and reporting activities
Champion change management by encouraging adoption of new tools, systems, and methodologies, and providing training and support across teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
3-5 combined experience in Commercial Finance, revenue forecasting, financial planning and analysis, and financial reporting is required
Must have strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, along with good interpersonal skills to effectively work with all levels of management
Agility to prioritize and quickly understand issues and assess data integrity is critical due to challenging deadlines
High level proficiency with Excel & PowerPoint
Ability to work independently and self-starter, supporting the business and forecasting leadership in variety of locations
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines in a fast-paced and matrixed environment
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Preferred
Forecasting and prior pharmaceutical or consumer industry experience preferred
Knowledge of SAP, BPC and PowerBi preferred
Previous pharmaceutical and forecasting experience is preferred
Company
Mindlance
Mindlance is a Staffing and Recruiting company which provides multi-vertical staffing services
1001-5000 employees
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Rajat Paul Dhall
Co-Founder & Managing Director
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Vik Kalra
Co-Founder and Managing Director
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