Finance Manager

NewMarket Services•Richmond, VA

About The Position

Provide credible financial analyses and insight to guide regional financial decision making and planning to preserve the financial position and performance of the Americas Commercial organization.

Requirements

BS / BA degree in Accounting / Finance
Industry knowledge and experience (manufacturing, chemicals, oil & gas for example)
Strong knowledge and business acumen in operations financial management and staff supervision, typically acquired after 5 to 10 years or more in relevant roles of increasing responsibility.
Demonstrate an understanding of the accounting process, procedures and principles
Demonstrate an understanding of the additive business in general
Able to manage multiple projects concurrently
Able to demonstrate a leadership style that creates a productive work environment for staff members
Able to conceptualize the "big picture"
Able to organize complex activities with regard to projects and people
Able to develop both long and short term plans/strategies for group activities and to implement time lines for completion
Able to interact with all levels of employees and management
Able to take complex data and translate it into a usable and understandable format
Demonstrates the ability to think, conceptually, strategically and tactically.
Able to consistently demonstrate accuracy and effectiveness in judgment and the decision making process
Able to develop and maintain effective peer and organizational relationship
Able to demonstrate a personal management style and management skills which motivate and enhance employee performance
Demonstrate a broad knowledge of business goals and objectives and industry market environment and trends
Able to demonstrate effective oral, presentation and written communication skills
Able to cope with stress and multiple work interruptions

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree and/or MBA (or equivalent)
Demonstrable impact and influence in commercial decision making
Staff management experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead financial analysis, forecasting, budget preparation and performance reporting for area of responsibility.
Ensure accuracy and timely completion of reporting requirements.
Review completed financial analysis data for area of responsibility ensuring that all contributory factors are considered.
Consult with business groups to ensure their understanding of the impact that decisions have on the bottom line.
Consult and interface with business groups to assist in development of strategy and oversee application, publication and explanation of data.
Develop and implement new and in-depth approaches to understanding and analyzing our business environment.
Translate this data into viable strategies and tactics to maintain current and acquire new market share.
Model and develop appropriate data to meet customer needs.
Develop new ways to visualize data and provide insight for better decision making.
Oversee development and maintenance of general information and data on our customers and competition to assist in maximizing our understanding and awareness of potential changes in our relationships with them.
Participate in cross-functional team meetings with business groups, etc.
Provide information, support, analysis, and options as appropriate.
Develop and sustain an environment which allows for individual growth and initiative and which allows creativity to flourish.
Provide support, encouragement, and guidance to foster team development.