Finance Manager

Finance Manager: Charlotte, NC (hybrid)



Job Description:

The Finance Manager will lead a team of two analysts and serve as the primary business liaison for all forecasting and budgeting activities. This role is responsible for ensuring alignment between financial planning and business objectives, collaborating with key stakeholders to drive accurate financial projections, and supporting strategic decision-making. The Finance Manager will oversee the budgeting process, provide insights into financial performance, and ensure the financial health of the organization through effective planning and analysis.

ALL ABOUT US
Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company that provides business and IT services for our clients as they seek to transform and execute strategies that will drive exceptional outcomes. Leveraging over 30 years of success, we focus on professional services, talent solutions, and life sciences. Eliassen Group offers local community presence and deep networks. We are committed to positively impacting the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which we operate. Most recently, Energage named Eliassen Group a winner of the Top Workplaces Award , and we have been recognized as a US Best Managed Company . To learn more about our award-winning culture, visit the Eliassen Experience .

Essential Job Duties
Financial Forecasting and Budgeting:

• Lead the preparation, review, and management of financial forecasts and budgets, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand operational needs and translate them into financial plans.
• Team Leadership and Management:
• Supervise and mentor a team of two financial analysts, providing guidance, training, and performance management.
• Ensure team members deliver accurate and timely financial reports and analyses.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Act as the primary point of contact for business leaders and department heads on all matters related to financial forecasting, budgeting, and performance tracking. Communicate financial insights to non-financial stakeholders to support business decision-making.

Financial Analysis and Reporting:

• Analyze financial performance, trends, and variances to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Prepare regular financial reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting key performance indicators and financial health.

Process Improvement:

• Continuously evaluate and improve forecasting and budgeting processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with the company's strategic objectives Financial Modeling & Excel Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Excel for financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to build and maintain complex financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Forecasting Tools Proficiency: Experience with forecasting and budgeting software, such as Adaptive Insights or similar tools, to streamline the financial planning process, enhance accuracy, and ensure consistency across forecasts and budgets.
• Data Analysis & Visualization: Strong experience in using PowerBI or other data visualization tools to create insightful, clear, and actionable financial reports and dashboards for stakeholders.

Communication Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex financial concepts in a clear and concise manner to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to influence decision-making and drive alignment on financial strategies.

Attention to Detail & Accuracy:

• Strong attention to detail to ensure the precision of financial data, reports, and forecasts. Ability to identify discrepancies and inconsistencies and proactively address them.

Leadership & Mentoring:

• Experience in leading and mentoring a team, offering guidance, support, and professional development to foster a high-performance work environment

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• 5-8 Years or Experience Required
• Management Experience Required

Base Range: $110,000 - $140,000
This position includes additional variable compensation in the form of an annual/quarterly bonus opportunity.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans, some with an Employer HSA contribution), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits, basic life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and PTO consisting of 10 holidays, 5 sick days (or more if required by law in the state/locality where you work), 15 days of vacation (based on tenure), bereavement leave, and 6-8 weeks paid maternity/disability leave and 2-4 weeks paid parental leave (based on tenure).