Senior Finance Manager
Summary
Reporting to the US Civils CFO, the Senior Finance Manager will be managing various finance transformation projects across our national business as well as assist in executive reporting to UK parent company. This role will be partnering with our VP Controller and VP of Finance as well as various other functions in bettering the company’s process, controls, sharing of best practices, and systems usage.
Essential Functions
Financial / Accounting Responsibilities
Lead initiatives aligned with the business’s goals. Identify areas for improvement and optimize financial processes, increase visibility of relevant data, and drive automation and digitization
Proactively recognize and assist in rolling out best practices across our various regions for continuous improvement in financial processes, tools and systems
Develop and execute training programs to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and systems
Monitor and report on the progress of finance transformation projects and track performance against targets
Play a critical role in developing, monitoring, and reporting on various risk identification and reporting needs
Review complex processes, calculations, and exposures and communicate results to leadership
Assist business with our Gated Business Lifecycle templates and processes (e.g. bid proposals)
Assist CFO and CEO in executive reporting upstream to UK parent; including monthly CEO reports, quarterly business reviews, board meetings and other ad hoc strategy updates
Promote Customer Relations
Build effective relationships with internal customers that reflect and support company core values and meet or exceed the customer’s expectations
Strive to continually seek feedback and improve services / tools / department deliverables
Leadership and Employee Development
Support our People-first culture behaviors – Talk Positively, Collaborate Relentlessly, Encourage Constantly, Make a Difference, Value Everyone
Serve as a role model and promote professional behavior
Participate in and support company training programs and commit to personal development
Working Conditions
This role is based in Dallas and would qualify for a flexible work arrangement
Periodic travel to US offices and jobsites would be required, up to 25% of time
Education, Experience, and Knowledge
Experience in project management or client service (e.g. consulting, assurance, etc)
CPA preferred
8+ years of finance / accounting experience with strong knowledge of finance processes (financial planning and analysis, accounting, budgeting and reporting)
Strong communication and presentation skills including ability to clearly and concisely obtain and relay information
Excellent project management skills with a track record of successfully delivering complex finance initiatives
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
Success-oriented, self-motivating, high energy, and confident personality that can interact with and influence all levels including senior management
Continuous learning mindset and passionate about processes and technology
Team player with open, positive attitude and respect for others and a strong customer focus
Demonstrate proficiency using Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office, Outlook, Teams)