Finance Manager - Pivotal Talent Search

Finance Manager

Location: Cleveland (hybrid, 3 days in-office/2 days WFH)

We are seeking a highly motivated and enterprising Finance Manager to join our team. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional who thrives in Excel and has a strong foundation in both financial planning and accounting principles. The Finance Manager will be directly involved in the day-to-day financial operations, providing critical insights and support to drive the company's growth, process improvement, and ensure sound financial practices. This is a highly analytical role that requires a deep understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and basic accounting.

The Finance Manager will:

• Lead and execute all aspects of financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Develop, maintain, and enhance complex financial models to support business decisions and long-term planning.

• Provide detailed financial analysis and insights to senior leadership, identifying trends, risks, opportunities, and actionable insights to support decision making and shape strategy.

• Collaborate with cross functional leaders to prepare and manage the annual budget and ongoing forecasts.

• Monitor financial performance against budget and forecasts, providing detailed variance analysis and recommendations.

• Prepare and present financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, to senior management.

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data, forecasts, and accounting records, proactively addressing any discrepancies.

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and systems, implementing best practices in finance and accounting.

• Develop and enhance tools and processes to increase efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting, analysis, and accounting operations.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent experience.

• At least 5 years of experience in finance, FP&A, financial analysis, or a related role, with a strong hands on approach.

• Basic accounting knowledge with the ability to supervise accounting processes and oversee junior accountants in the future.

• Expert level proficiency in Excel, including advanced formulas, macros, pivot tables, and data visualization tools.

• Strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and accounting principles.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly.

• A proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, thriving in a dynamic and rapidly growing organization.

Finance Manager