Senior Finance Manager - job 1 of 2

As a Senior Finance Manager at LHH, your primary responsibilities include overseeing operations finance, managing cost of goods sold, and ensuring accurate inventory accounting and valuation. You will partner with the Business Unit Controller to present financial analyses and key performance indicators while driving productivity and cost management initiatives.

To be considered for the Senior Finance Manager role at LHH, you need a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, along with over eight years of accounting or finance experience. Most importantly, you should have at least two years of management experience and proficiency in using analytical tools like SQL, Power BI, or Tableau.

The Senior Finance Manager at LHH plays a crucial role in contributing to the company's success by analyzing financial variances, preparing insightful reports for the leadership team, and identifying cost-saving and operational efficiency opportunities, thereby driving overall financial performance.

A Senior Finance Manager at LHH should be familiar with analytical tools such as SQL, Power BI, and Tableau. Additionally, experience with ERP systems is essential for efficiently managing finances and improving reporting processes.

LHH requires candidates for the Senior Finance Manager role to have a minimum of eight years of prior accounting or finance experience, with at least two years in a management-level position. This ensures that the candidate has the necessary expertise to successfully lead the finance operations.

When answering this question, focus on specific examples of how you've applied cost accounting principles in previous roles. Highlight any successes in cost reduction or improvements you've implemented to demonstrate your impact on the organization's financials.

Discuss the specific techniques you employ for accurate budget forecasting, such as using historical data, collaborating closely with department heads, and utilizing financial modeling tools. Show your familiarity with processes that improve forecasting accuracy.

Explain the approach you take to develop and monitor KPIs, emphasizing how you've used them to drive decisions or improve performance in previous roles. It's helpful to mention the specific KPIs you've tracked and the insights gained.

Illustrate your ability to translate complex financial data into digestible information for non-financial colleagues. Use examples of reports or presentations you've created and the feedback received to demonstrate your communication skills.

Share examples of financial models you’ve created, outlining the objectives of these models and the results they yielded. Discuss how these models informed decision-making or operational changes.

Explain any memberships, courses, or resources you use to stay updated on financial regulations and standards, emphasizing your commitment to continual learning and compliance in your financial practices.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to describe a specific instance where you identified a cost reduction opportunity. Detail your process, from identification to implementation, and the savings achieved.

Discuss your project management approach, including techniques for prioritization, delegation, and time management. Provide an example of when you successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously.

Outline your familiarity with ERP systems, including any specific platforms you've used and how they contributed to more efficient financial processes. Discuss your role in implementing or optimizing these systems if applicable.

Describe a systematic approach for identifying and resolving discrepancies in financial reports. Include examples of how you’ve ensured accuracy and integrity in the financial reporting process.