Business Finance Manager

Connect Search, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC is seeking a Business Finance Manager to act as a strategic partner to regional and market leadership. You will drive financial performance through planning, reporting, and analysis, focusing on forecasting, performance management, and investment assessment.

This role collaborates with senior finance and accounting leaders to ensure accuracy, transparency, and strong business execution, influencing profitability and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• MBA or CPA preferred.
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in FP&A or business finance.
• Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills; ERP/BI experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience supporting month-end close and annual planning.
• Ability to influence across functions and seniority levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end financial forecasting with P&L projections and variance analysis.
• Develop and update revenue forecasts to support market leadership decisions.
• Conduct monthly performance reviews with business leaders, highlighting risks and drivers.
• Support month-end close with accounting and operations to ensure reporting integrity.
• Prepare financial models for new opportunities, acquisitions, and capital projects.
• Collaborate with regional and general management to improve profitability.
• Align on financial assumptions, reporting standards, and strategic initiatives with leadership.

Skills

Financial analysis

FP&A

Excel modeling

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

A leading organization is seeking an accomplished Business Finance Manager to serve as a strategic partner to regional and market leadership teams. This role is responsible for driving financial performance through comprehensive planning, reporting, and analysis. The position will focus on forecasting, performance management, financial close support, and investment analysis to ensure informed decision-making and strong business execution. The Business Finance Manager will collaborate closely with senior finance and accounting leaders to maintain financial accuracy, transparency, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end financial forecasting process, delivering accurate P&L projections, variance analysis, and actionable insights to drive strategic decision-making.
• Develop and update frequent revenue forecasts to support market leadership decisions, identify trends, and optimize short-term financial outcomes.
• Conduct monthly financial performance reviews with business leaders, highlighting risks, opportunities, and key drivers of results.
• Partner with accounting and operations teams to support month-end close activities, validate financial results, and ensure integrity across revenue and expense reporting.
• Prepare and evaluate financial models for new business opportunities, acquisitions, and capital projects, including ROI, IRR, and sensitivity analyses.
• Collaborate with regional and general management to drive accountability, improve profitability, and support strategic business objectives.
• Work closely with finance, accounting, and executive leadership to align on financial assumptions, reporting standards, and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or business finance
• Proven track record supporting P&L ownership or business unit leadership
• Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills; experience with ERP and BI tools preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Experience supporting month-end close and annual planning processes
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to simplify complex financial data for non-financial audiences
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and seniority levels
• Strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
• High degree of integrity and commitment to producing quality work