Senior Finance Manager (hybrid remote)

Employbridge•Johns Creek, GA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Finance Manager, Corporate Functions Finance Business Partner is an individual contributor and a strategic finance leader who partners closely with executive and functional leaders to drive informed decision-making through insightful financial analysis, forecasting, and business partnership. This role serves as the primary finance partner to several corporate functions, providing planning, reporting, and decision support to C-level executives and senior leadership teams. The Senior Finance Manager is responsible for leading budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial performance management for corporate operating expenses, including headcount, vendor spend, strategic initiatives, and project investments. The role requires a high degree of ownership, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to influence outcomes through data-driven recommendations. Success in this position requires strong executive presence, exceptional communication skills, and the confidence to challenge assumptions and provide constructive financial guidance. This individual will partner across Finance, Accounting, HR, Procurement, and functional leadership teams to ensure financial discipline, support investment decisions, and improve organizational performance. The position is ideal for a finance professional who excels in a dynamic environment, can navigate ambiguity, and enjoys serving as a trusted advisor to senior executives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required
8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related financial management roles.
Demonstrated experience serving as a finance business partner to senior leaders and C-level executives.
Strong experience leading forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning processes for corporate functions and operating expenses.
Proven ability to build financial models, business cases, and executive-level presentations that influence strategic decisions.
Experience working in complex, dynamic organizations with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Strong finance business partnering skills with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders and executives.
Exceptional forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling capabilities.
Excellent executive communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to challenge assumptions and provide constructive pushback.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable business insights.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
High degree of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
Continuous improvement mindset with a track record of enhancing financial processes, reporting, and decision support.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial planning systems, and data visualization tools.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, or other relevant advanced certification preferred.
Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning or similar FP&A systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes for multiple corporate functions, including operating expenses, headcount, vendor spend, and strategic investments.
Develop accurate monthly and quarterly forecasts, proactively identifying risks and opportunities and providing actionable recommendations to leadership.
Perform detailed variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year results, clearly communicating key drivers and business impacts.
Design, develop, and enhance financial reporting, dashboards, and KPIs to support executive decision-making.
Support month-end close activities by partnering with Accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting and expense management.
Serve as the primary finance business partner to corporate function leaders and C-suite executives, providing strategic financial guidance and thought leadership.
Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to understand business objectives, operational priorities, and investment needs.
Translate complex financial information into clear, concise insights and recommendations for executive audiences.
Challenge assumptions, evaluate alternatives, and influence business decisions through fact-based analysis and financial expertise.
Prepare and present financial results, forecasts, and strategic recommendations during leadership reviews, executive meetings, and planning sessions.
Drive accountability for operating expense management across supported functions, ensuring adherence to budgets and financial targets.
Partner with business leaders to identify cost optimization opportunities while supporting strategic growth objectives.
Collaborate with Procurement, Accounting, and operational teams to improve spend visibility, forecasting accuracy, and financial controls.
Ensure appropriate financial treatment and governance of expenses, capital investments, accruals, prepaid assets, and other relevant accounting considerations.
Identify and implement opportunities to enhance FP&A processes, forecasting methodologies, reporting capabilities, and financial tools.
Lead initiatives to improve forecast accuracy, reporting efficiency, and overall financial transparency.
Collaborate with FP&A, Accounting, HR, and business partners on cross-functional initiatives and special projects.
Bring structure, discipline, and continuous improvement to financial planning and performance management processes.