Manager, Finance

Job Description

The Manager of Finance will have the responsibility of planning (both high level and unit), forecasting, analysis, reporting and ensuring controls are in place for a specific category/categories within a specific business within Sears Home Services. This role routinely partners with the Sears Home Services CFO and leadership team in monitoring and addressing any issues related to the financial performance for their supported categories.

Responsibilities/Skills/Experience Requirements

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manages daily, weekly and monthly planning, forecasting and reporting
• Reviews and diagnoses variances to plan, forecast and last year, working to ensure forecast accuracy
• Manages the annual strategic planning process in conjunction with corporate timelines
• Partners in business and line reviews with the working teams and senior management
• Partners with accounting
• Ensures corporate financial controls exist within the business
• Provides regular and ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed to help drive business results
• Works with the Business Unit Finance team in aligning on decisions and recommendations
• Acts as a liaison between other Finance departments

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors of Science in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• Minimum of 5 to 10 years' experience in Financial Planning, Forecasting, Strategic Business Decision Making or Analysis
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial calculations
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills based upon financial and statistical results
• Ability to read, interpret and communicate detailed quantitative data
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills (Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Adaptive, Workday, NetSuite)

Preferred Skills:
Master's degree in related field
CPA or CFA