Manager, Sales Finance

As a Sales Finance Manager at Cutera, your responsibilities will encompass financial planning and analysis for the Global Sales Organization, assisting in budget and forecast development, and conducting month-end analytics. You'll also support sales planning related to territory design and compensation strategies, ensuring that all financial practices align with our business objectives. Additionally, you'll manage global revenue reporting and analyze compensation calculations while continuously seeking ways to improve our systems and processes.

The Sales Finance Manager role at Cutera requires a Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent experience. Candidates should have a minimum of 5-7 years of financial planning and analysis experience, with 1-3 years in a management capacity. Advanced skills in financial modeling and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential, as is the ability to analyze large datasets. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic are also important for this position.

Cutera emphasizes personal and professional growth for all employees, including the Sales Finance Manager. We provide competitive benefits, ongoing training opportunities, and a collaborative culture that fosters advancement. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that everyone has equal access to resources that help enhance their skills and career trajectory.

In the Sales Finance Manager role at Cutera, you will leverage various analytical tools to perform your duties. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are crucial for data modeling, while familiarity with Power BI, Salesforce, and Hyperion will enhance your analytical capabilities. Your role will also demand proficiency in compiling and interpreting data to inform strategic decisions and initiatives.

At Cutera, we pride ourselves on fostering a fun, innovative, and collaborative work environment. This culture empowers our Sales Finance Manager to take initiative, propose innovative solutions, and work closely with other departments to align financial strategies with our overall business goals. A positive and supportive atmosphere encourages open communication and teamwork, which is essential for addressing the challenges of financial planning and analysis.

When discussing your experience with financial modeling, be specific about the types of models you have developed, the tools you used, and the outcomes of those models. Highlight how your models helped drive business decisions and improve financial performance.

In answering this question, detail your methodical approach to handling complex compensation calculations. Discuss any tools or systems you've used to automate processes, and provide examples of past scenarios where you resolved calculation issues successfully.

Share your step-by-step approach to creating a sales budget, such as analyzing historical data, considering market trends, collaborating with sales teams, and forecasting future sales. Emphasize the importance of aligning the budget with company goals and performance metrics.

Discuss your strategies for prioritizing tasks, such as using project management tools, setting clear deadlines, and communicating with your team. Provide examples of how you successfully managed overlapping deadlines in previous roles.

Use the STAR method to outline a specific situation where you identified a process improvement opportunity. Describe the action you took, the implementation process, and the results achieved, focusing on efficiency and scalability improvements.

Explain your supportive role through data analytics, financial insights, and strategic collaboration. Share examples of how you've worked with sales teams to design effective compensation plans and quotas that align with their objectives.

Discuss key financial metrics you focus on, such as revenue growth, operating margins, sales efficiency ratios, and compensation effectiveness. Explain why these metrics are critical for assessing sales performance and making informed decisions.

Describe your approach to simplifying complex financial data into actionable insights for team members without a finance background. Emphasize the use of visual aids, straightforward language, and regular updates to facilitate understanding.

Be specific about your experience with financial software tools, especially those relevant to the Sales Finance Manager role. Highlight your Excel skills and experience with business intelligence tools like Power BI, as well as any ERP systems you have used.

Articulate your reasons for wanting to work at Cutera, discussing the company's commitment to innovation in aesthetics and its dedication to employee growth. Make sure to reflect on how your values align with the company's mission and culture.