Finance Manager - Corporate SG&A

Flex•Austin, TX

About The Position

Flex is seeking a Corporate SG&A Finance Manager in Austin, Texas, to lead planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis of corporate Selling, General & Administrative expenses. The role partners with leaders in Executive Management, Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Facilities, and Corporate Development to promote cost discipline, improve forecast accuracy, and support strategic decisions. As a finance business partner, the manager provides visibility into spending trends, identifies cost-optimization opportunities, and ensures alignment with corporate financial objectives. The position is part of the context of Flex's planned Q1 2027 spin-off of its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new independent publicly traded company, Axiom Solutions. The role partners with the VP Finance – FP&A and executives to explain financial results, challenge assumptions, identify opportunities, and support strategic goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
7+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, or corporate finance experience.
Experience managing corporate or SG&A expense planning.
Experience supporting senior executives and corporate functions.
Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Executive-level communication and presentation skills.
Experience with ERP, planning, and reporting systems such as OneStream or SAP.
Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual SG&A forecasting and budgeting processes.
Develop and maintain detailed expense models for corporate functions.
Analyze actual results against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance.
Provide variance analysis and actionable recommendations to leadership.
Support long-range planning and strategic financial modeling.
Prepare monthly management reporting packages and executive summaries.
Monitor SG&A spending trends, KPIs, and cost drivers.
Perform ad hoc financial analyses to support strategic initiatives.
Develop dashboards and reporting tools to enhance decision-making.
Present findings and recommendations to senior management.
Collaborate with department leaders to understand business drivers and resource requirements.
Challenge assumptions and identify opportunities for productivity improvements.
Support organizational investment decisions and cost-reduction initiatives.
Drive accountability for budget ownership across functions.