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Collins Consulting, Inc. · 1 day ago

Forecasting/Finance Manager II

North Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$38/hr - $45/hr

3+ years exp

Collins Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Forecasting/Finance Manager II to optimize forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency. The role involves preparing key deliverables, supporting financial consolidations, and ensuring data integrity in forecasting and reporting activities.

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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

Commercial FinanceRevenue ForecastingFinancial PlanningExcelPowerPointSAPBPCPowerBiAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Minimum of 3-5 years 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