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Strategic Finance Manager

Beyond Finance · Chicago, IL
Full-timeAccounting & FinanceFinance & Insurance$153,000–$207,000/yr
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At Beyond Finance, we've made it our mission to help everyday Americans escape the endless cycle of crippling debt and step into a brighter financial future. Through compassionate, individualized care, a culture focused on compliance and ethics, supportive user-centric technology, and customized financial solutions, we've helped over 1 million clients on their path to a brighter future. While we're proud of what we've already accomplished, we're searching for new collaborators to help us get to the next level! If you're looking to join a forward-thinking, rapidly growing organization with helping people as its number one goal, we want to hear from you. About the Role The Strategic Finance Manager – Corporate at Beyond will be part of the corporate FP&A team and provide modeling support for financial and operational forecasts, strategic planning, business analysis and annual budgeting. This individual will also play a hands-on role in developing and implementing financial modeling processes and tools. The FP&A team works cross-functionally with other teams within the organization to consolidate financial information and develop projections and analyses. Our team works in a fast-paced, collaborative and demanding environment and we are looking for a self-motivated candidate who has a “no excuses / get the job done” mentality. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical and skilled at communicating complex financial concepts to, and developing working relationships with, Executive Leadership and all levels, functions, and operations of the company. What You'll Do Own, maintain and improve the framework of the operating, forecast, and scenario based financial models Build financial models in Excel based on historical financial and operating data Ensure model accuracy while enhancing model quality Recommend and implement model process improvement measures Conduct scenario analysis based on strategic business decisions to access profitability and financial business risks Analyze and identify data required to support financial models; operational and financial records Facilitate the process for accurate and complete updates of financial models each reporting period in accordance with GAAP reporting standards Partner with the business and FP&A Operations to handle regular monthly & quarterly assumption driver updates Own financial reporting Maintain operating model Cash basis P&L, Cash EBITDA projections and Cash balances Need something about maintaining long term and high level cash projections through Cash Basis P&L and Cash EBITDA projections Perform monthly variance analysis against financial models and action findings within financial forecasts or in partnership with Accounting department Assist in the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan and Lender Budgets Provide financial and strategic support to senior management and the owners, including preparing investor presentations, financial presentations, and other projects. Review Accounting published financials for Lenders for accuracy Meet with division leads to discuss monthly variances and any organizational changes that may affect financials. What We Look For High potential individual, able to rise within the Finance organization. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong verbal, quantitative, and written communication skills required. High standards of accuracy and precision; strong attention to detail; highly organized and demonstrated integrity Ability to work effectively under tight time constraints, and multi-task on various projects. Self-motivated and managed, exceptional follow-through Strong understanding of accounting standards (U.S. GAAP) a plus Desire to learn the operations and strategy, and ability to question the status quo. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance or other related major 4-5 years of experience in FP&A, Public Accounting, Corporate Accounting and Corporate Finance +2 years of exper…

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$153,000 – $207,000/yr
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ExcelAccountingCommunicationLeadership

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