Finance Manager – Marketing Pella, Iowa (hybrid) SUMMARY Partners with cross-functional teams, assisting with the preparation, analysis, and delivery of the monthly financial reporting, budgeting process, and forecasting process for specific functional areas. These processes must follow Pella Corporate guidelines and policies. Responsible for analysis of monthly activity and trends to support the operating business plans. Will review, research, and explain variances to budget and forecasts. Special Projects and other duties as assigned and based on business necessity. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Partner with Sales and Marketing Leadership, delivering meaningful business insights to help improve financial acumen and performance. Evaluate the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and channels using, or creating, appropriate KPIs. Responsible for monthly P&L reporting, business case support, and maintenance of cost allocation methodologies. Collaborate closely with marketing leadership to align financial planning with strategic initiatives. Analyze sales trends and support sales and operations planning processes; identify poor performing customers supported by recurring reports and ad-hoc requests for improvement plans. Lead in the preparation of expense budgets and forecasts. Recommend and implement process and methodology improvements. Maintain cost center, account structure, and financial allocations, as necessary. Ensure that proper internal controls are in place. Provide ongoing support to designated functional teams and team members. This may include recurring reports, ad-hoc support, responding to questions, investigation, and follow-up, providing guidance, and participation in various team events and activities. In addition, based on the needs of the business; will participate in other projects as assigned.