Senior Manager Strategic Finance (FP&A)

Blue Nile•New York, NY

6h•$150,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Blue Nile is seeking a Senior Manager Strategic Finance (Financial Planning & Analysis) to help in the daily functions of guiding the team and supporting the Director on growth and Development. The Senior Manager will be the go-to individual when it comes to providing training and development for all team members and helping to align routines for the department to be ahead of all reporting deadlines and support long term projects. In this role the senior manager will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional area of responsibility, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy for Blue Nile.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, MBA Preferred, in Finance and related fields.
Finance background with a focus on SAP experience is a plus.
Public company FP&A experience preferred.
Expertise in managing diverse teams and capable of providing timely feedback.
5-7 years of job-related experience required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
High level of curiosity while able to prioritize daily tasks.
Excellent Excel skills with additional program knowledge a plus.
Professionalism and a high level of discretion.
Demonstrates a high level of emotional intelligence and self-awareness.

Nice To Haves

MBA Preferred
SAP experience is a plus
Public company FP&A experience preferred
Additional program knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

Drive key business initiatives and effectively analyze and report the financial impact on the business working alongside key business leaders to support the business.
Operate with a deep understanding of core FP&A planning principles, processes, and deliverables such as budgeting/forecasting, Internal & External reporting, close responsibilities, and SOX requirements.
Responsible for supporting the company’s budgeting and forecasting process throughout the year.
Preparation of monthly P&L, balance sheet and cash flow forecasts, including the development of efficient, reliable financial models.
Strong managerial experience with overseeing team members from the entry level positions up to managerial roles and provide coaching and training as needed.
Develop training techniques for all members, while developing the key objectives and goals for the team to achieve KPI’s.
Ensure the accuracy of the organization’s financial results by facilitating effective coordination of close cycle activities with accounting and recognizing and preventing misrepresentation, concealment, or omission of information.
Use prior knowledge and experience to participate in business planning sessions and support the development of short and long-range financial and business plans effectively and actively.
Ensure planning cycle and reporting requirement deadlines are met by facilitating and coordinating efforts across multiple functions to gather, organize, and present the required data/information.
Establish a culture of continuous improvement with a focus on building the FP&A team to be successful. Automate, refine, and implement processes and tools, both within Finance and supporting business functions.
Prepare power point presentations for senior management.
Ad hoc projects as needed.