Sr. Manager, Finance – Commercial & Money Movement Solutions - job 9 of 20

The Sr. Manager, Finance – Commercial & Money Movement Solutions plays a crucial role in the company by overseeing the consolidation, planning, and budgeting processes for the CMS business unit. This includes providing detailed monthly investment reports, coordinating with global and regional teams, ensuring financial data integrity, and serving as a financial business partner for executives.

To excel as the Sr. Manager, Finance – Commercial & Money Movement Solutions, candidates should have a robust FP&A background, strong analytical skills, and be proficient in tools like Hyperion. A deep understanding of financial reporting and the ability to navigate a matrix organizational structure are also essential for success in this role.

A Sr. Manager, Finance can enhance financial performance by proactively analyzing data, identifying risks and opportunities, and driving informed decision-making through comprehensive reporting and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Continuous improvements and best practices in reporting processes will also contribute to better financial outcomes.

Success as a Sr. Manager, Finance in our company requires strong technical and analytical skills, excellent collaboration abilities, and effective communication. Being adept at financial modeling and reporting, as well as possessing business acumen to interpret financial results, will also be critical for thriving in this role.

The Sr. Manager, Finance – Commercial & Money Movement Solutions position offers a hybrid work environment, allowing flexibility between remote and on-site work. This setup promotes a dynamic atmosphere where collaboration with global teams and executives is prioritized, making for an engaging and modern workplace.

When answering this question, highlight specific FP&A roles you've held, mention key processes you’ve managed, and discuss the tools you've used, such as Hyperion. Be sure to share how your contributions positively impacted business decisions.

Discuss your methodology for financial forecasting, including any models or systems you use. Emphasize your analytical skills and the importance of collaboration with other teams to ensure accurate predictions.

Explain the systems you put in place to minimize errors, how you validate data, and the importance of consistent communication with other stakeholders to uphold data integrity.

Share a specific example where you recognized a potential risk, how you analyzed it, the steps you took to address it, and the outcome. Focus on your analytical skills and proactive communication.

Talk about your approach to prioritization, perhaps using a specific tool or framework. Mention the importance of collaboration and communication with cross-functional teams to align priorities.

Discuss your conflict resolution style; focus on open dialogue and collaboration. Emphasize your ability to provide data-driven insights to support your recommendations.

Share instances when you designed automated reporting models, the technologies you used (like Hyperion), and how it improved efficiency within your team or organization.

Emphasize your strategies for clear and concise communication, the use of visual aids or reports, and regular updates to keep leadership informed and engaged in the financial process.

Discuss the critical role P&L management plays in strategic decision-making. Highlight your understanding of analyzing revenue, costs, and expenses, and how it influences budgeting and forecasting.

Focus on your passion for financial analysis, your drive to support organizational growth, and the satisfaction derived from making data-driven decisions that positively affect the business.