Finance Manager
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive salary + bonus potential + comprehensive benefits
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Finance Manager to join a client that is a growing organization in Columbus, Ohio. The Finance Manager will oversee financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business performance initiatives. This individual will partner closely with leadership to provide actionable financial insights, support strategic decision-making, and drive operational excellence across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Develop financial models to support business planning and strategic initiatives.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide recommendations to improve financial results.
- Analyze variances between actual and budgeted performance and communicate findings to leadership.
- Partner with department leaders to support operational and financial decision-making.
- Manage cash flow forecasting and assist with working capital planning.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes in collaboration with the accounting team.
- Assist with mergers, acquisitions, capital investments, and other strategic projects as needed.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and efficiencies.
- Prepare presentations and financial materials for executive leadership.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, or accounting experience.
- Prior leadership or management experience preferred.
- Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business partnering abilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred but not required.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Hybrid work flexibility (depending on company policy)
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
