Sr. Finance Manager - Advisory Services - job 4 of 21

The Senior Finance Manager in Advisory Services at [Your Company Name] is responsible for collaborating closely with various global and regional finance teams while leading the consolidation of Advisory Services P&L. This role involves extensive financial analyses, including long-term planning, forecasting, and budgeting for revenue and OPEX. You will also partner with different teams to ensure effective financial planning and accurate reporting, monitor key performance indicators, manage FP&A responsibilities, and support annual financial planning activities.

To qualify for the Sr. Finance Manager position at [Your Company Name], candidates should possess strong leadership and finance/business partnering skills, with a preference for experience gained within a public company. A deep understanding of financial planning and analysis functions is vital, alongside a strong business acumen related to advisory consulting and managed services practices. Proven experience in collaborating with strategy and operations teams is also essential.

In the Advisory Services team at [Your Company Name], the Sr. Finance Manager plays a crucial role in supporting annual and operational cadence for efficient revenue planning. This involves conducting thorough analyses and providing insightful recommendations based on financial data, ensuring that strategies align with business objectives. By monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators, this role contributes to driving desired business outcomes and advising teams on potential improvements.

The Sr. Finance Manager at [Your Company Name] is expected to perform various financial analyses, such as long-term planning, forecasting, and budgeting. Additionally, you will engage in ad hoc analysis and management reporting to provide actionable insights for decision-making within the Advisory Services. This analysis is integral for effective financial oversight and ensuring every portfolio meets its performance goals.

The Sr. Finance Manager position in Advisory Services at [Your Company Name] is a hybrid role, allowing for a blend of remote work and time spent in the office. While specific expectations regarding in-office days will be confirmed with your Hiring Manager, this flexibility is designed to help employees achieve a better work-life balance while maintaining high performance in their roles.

When answering this question, be specific about your past roles and responsibilities in financial planning and analysis. Discuss tools and methods you've used, your involvement in forecasting, and how your insights have driven business strategies. Highlight any particular successes or challenges you’ve overcome in previous positions.

Detail your processes for verifying data integrity and maintaining accuracy in financial reports. Discuss how you collaborate with various teams to cross-verify data, your approach to monitoring discrepancies, and any systems or software tools you utilize to support precise reporting.

Share specific strategies that have worked for you in managing budgets effectively. This could include your methods for tracking expenses against revenue, techniques for involving teams in the budgeting process, and how you adjust forecasts based on changing business conditions.

Explain your approach to identifying critical KPIs and what metrics you consider essential for performance analysis. Share methods you use for interpreting data trends and how those insights inform decision-making within the business.

Be sure to highlight your leadership philosophy and connect it to your financial management capabilities. Discuss how you foster teamwork, mentorship, and collaboration to achieve financial objectives, while also maintaining a focus on accuracy and accountability.

Share a specific example that showcases your leadership in initiating and executing a financial change. Discuss the motivations behind the change, how you engaged stakeholders, and the impact the initiative had on the overall financial strategy.

Discuss how you adapt your forecasting methods to account for uncertainties. Talk about various scenarios you consider and the approaches you take to mitigate risk while allowing for flexibility in plans.

Highlight your experience in collaborating with teams across different functions, especially in strategic planning or financial decision-making. Provide examples that showcase your communication skills and ability to influence outcomes in a team setting.

Explain your practices for staying informed about industry trends, whether through continued education, networking with other finance professionals, or regular review of relevant publications. Discuss how you apply this knowledge to your work as a Sr. Finance Manager.

Discuss any financial reporting tools and systems you are most comfortable with, emphasizing your experience with budgeting or forecasting software. Share how these systems have improved your workflow and the accuracy of your financial operations.