Finance Manager - Strategic Forecasting Partner (Hybrid)

Arrow Electronics; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Arrow Electronics in Denver is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial planning, variance analysis, and month-end close within a fast-paced environment. You will partner with executives and business teams to drive accurate forecasts and support program rollouts.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, US GAAP knowledge, and strong data analytics using Oracle/ERP tools. Hybrid work arrangement with office days on Tue-Thu and optional remote days.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration.
• Requires 8+ years of corporate financial or accounting experience.
• Ability to present complex analysis with clarity, and must be able to work in a deadline driven environment.
• Must possess strong financial acumen and analytics skills with a high degree of proficiency in data mining and forecasting model development.
• Requires a strong understanding of accounting and financial processes related to the business; knowledge of US GAAP Sarbanes-Oxley and internal controls; strong systems knowledge such as Oracle, ERP Systems, and Business Objects.; and a solid background and experience in P&L management.
• Requires excellent communication skills (written and oral) to support the preparation and presentation of written briefs and summaries for internal communication and coordination with various different departments.
• Requires a high level of attention to detail when preparing results and reports.
• Must possess the ability to multi-task and also coordinate peers towards common finance goals by setting priorities and working within deadlines.
• Requires the ability to think strategically, as well as tactically.
• Oracle - Hyperion - Advanced EXCEL – Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Partner strategically with executive management and business partners.
• Present to management regarding special projects and leadership activities, which rely on analytical conclusions.
• Lead special projects related to: new processes, issues or changes in structure.
• Responsible for developing forward-looking forecasts and budgets.
• Responsible for the preparation and presentation of accurate monthly summary of expenses such as direct costs with concise action-oriented commentary and analysis to designated higher authority.
• Responsible for various aspects of the month-end close process, including proposing corrections for accounting during month end close, accrual entries, margin analysis, opex variance analysis and entries etc.
• Prepare monthly reports on financials to be distributed to the business.
• Undertake a monthly proactive review of costs; flag early any changes to be inputted into the forecast based on actual results.
• Provide support/assistance in performing monthly analysis of revenue vs forecast, with details of under- or over-performance.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining effective relationships across the business to understand the business and the primary drivers, goals, and the needs of partners and internal customers.
• Develop and perform reporting of operating metrics that ensures financial performance, e.g. profitability of different programs or parts.
• Ad Hoc reporting as needed.
• As allowed by applicable law, this role may need to perform late night, weekend, or holiday coverage due to month, quarter and year end requirements.

Skills

Financial analytics

Forecasting models

P&L management

Strategic thinking

Data mining

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration

Tools

Oracle

ERP Systems

Business Objects

Hyperion

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Arrow Electronics in Denver is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial planning, variance analysis, and month-end close within a fast-paced environment. You will partner with executives and business teams to drive accurate forecasts and support program rollouts.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, US GAAP knowledge, and strong data analytics using Oracle/ERP tools. Hybrid work arrangement with office days on Tue-Thu and optional remote days.