Brambles
Commercial Finance Manager - Reporting
Brambles, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States, 30239
CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world's biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.
What does that mean for you? You'll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You'll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You'll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.
Job Description
The position is a trusted business advisor who works alongside sales and revenue management, supporting the monthly actual performance along with annual budgeting/4YP and quarterly forecasting of topline revenue for all domestic and inter-regional activity.
Major / Key Accountabilities
Finance leader and trusted advisor for the commercial functionLead the development of quarterly forecasts, annual budget/4YP for domestic revenue, import/export revenues and CAPEX between business regions, including explanation for key drivers for variances between different scenarios (Actuals/Budget/Forecast/4YP)Deliver high accuracy level on key financial drivers for both volume and price performance on a monthly basis compared to LY/Bud/ForecastEnsure high level of accuracy on all analysis and reports produced.Provide business with analytics and insights to support strategic and operational decision making, and in doing so, influence improvements to business performance and capital allocation decisionsCommunicate and engage with internal customers to create solid rapportCommunicate and engage with other business regions to ensure timely delivery and receipt of all pertinent import/export flow detailsProvide analysis to the sales team to assist in the delivery of their strategic objectivesIdentify and explain the levers and drivers that will be used to deliver the strategic objectivesProvide support for the wider business for future looking ad-hoc analysisLead reporting capability and process improvementsManage a team of analysts through recruitment and retention, induction, performance management, career development and succession planning, including organizing (in conjunction with HR) ongoing training/coaching programsProvide leadership, direction, coaching, and support to the teamThe accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting on actuals, budgets and forecasts, including insight and commentary of financial results and performanceFinancial impact of strategic business initiatives identified to drive performance and achieve forecast/targets as measured by their outcomeQuality and effectiveness of strategic and operational decision support provided to Finance and the business within the market(s) under responsibilityContribute to the overall effectiveness of financial analysis of commercial finance functionsCustomer satisfaction as measured by internal customersAchievement of task delivery within agreed scope, schedule and qualityAs applicable and defined by the Brambles, Pallets and Regional LOA matrixNavigating the complexity of working in a matrix structureSupporting and enhancing processes and tools to more effectively manage emitters deals.Internal Finance
Finance Business Partners (including Regional CFO's)Global/ Regional FP&ARegional Controllership/GFSOther regional finance teamsInternal Business Customers
NA ELTRegional PresidentsPallets PresidentFunctional leadership team (Marketing, sales or supply chain)Revenue ManagementQualifications
Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Finance/ Accounting or in a relevant finance technical disciplinePreferred: Master's Degree (e.g. Finance, Business Administration, Accounting)Experience
5+ years of Finance or Accounting Management experience preferably in complex multinational businesses within Finance Manager roles, including previous business partnering experienceLeading and developing a teamProven experience in driving change management initiativesGood understanding of FP&A, Commercial and Supply Chain Finance processesGood understanding of complex Finance, Accounting and Tax principlesExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skillsProven expertise in remote management and managing in a matrix experienceDecision maker, driven by objectives, solutions and resultsAdvanced use of Microsoft applications - Excel, Outlook and PowerPointStrategic and critical thinker, can anticipate & provide scenarios for different problemsConsistent behavior even under strong pressure
Preferred Education
Bachelors - Finance, Masters - Finance
Preferred Level of Work Experience
5 - 7 years
Remote Type
Hybrid Remote
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at recruitment@brambles.com.
What does that mean for you? You'll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You'll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You'll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.
Job Description
The position is a trusted business advisor who works alongside sales and revenue management, supporting the monthly actual performance along with annual budgeting/4YP and quarterly forecasting of topline revenue for all domestic and inter-regional activity.
Major / Key Accountabilities
Finance leader and trusted advisor for the commercial functionLead the development of quarterly forecasts, annual budget/4YP for domestic revenue, import/export revenues and CAPEX between business regions, including explanation for key drivers for variances between different scenarios (Actuals/Budget/Forecast/4YP)Deliver high accuracy level on key financial drivers for both volume and price performance on a monthly basis compared to LY/Bud/ForecastEnsure high level of accuracy on all analysis and reports produced.Provide business with analytics and insights to support strategic and operational decision making, and in doing so, influence improvements to business performance and capital allocation decisionsCommunicate and engage with internal customers to create solid rapportCommunicate and engage with other business regions to ensure timely delivery and receipt of all pertinent import/export flow detailsProvide analysis to the sales team to assist in the delivery of their strategic objectivesIdentify and explain the levers and drivers that will be used to deliver the strategic objectivesProvide support for the wider business for future looking ad-hoc analysisLead reporting capability and process improvementsManage a team of analysts through recruitment and retention, induction, performance management, career development and succession planning, including organizing (in conjunction with HR) ongoing training/coaching programsProvide leadership, direction, coaching, and support to the teamThe accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting on actuals, budgets and forecasts, including insight and commentary of financial results and performanceFinancial impact of strategic business initiatives identified to drive performance and achieve forecast/targets as measured by their outcomeQuality and effectiveness of strategic and operational decision support provided to Finance and the business within the market(s) under responsibilityContribute to the overall effectiveness of financial analysis of commercial finance functionsCustomer satisfaction as measured by internal customersAchievement of task delivery within agreed scope, schedule and qualityAs applicable and defined by the Brambles, Pallets and Regional LOA matrixNavigating the complexity of working in a matrix structureSupporting and enhancing processes and tools to more effectively manage emitters deals.Internal Finance
Finance Business Partners (including Regional CFO's)Global/ Regional FP&ARegional Controllership/GFSOther regional finance teamsInternal Business Customers
NA ELTRegional PresidentsPallets PresidentFunctional leadership team (Marketing, sales or supply chain)Revenue ManagementQualifications
Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Finance/ Accounting or in a relevant finance technical disciplinePreferred: Master's Degree (e.g. Finance, Business Administration, Accounting)Experience
5+ years of Finance or Accounting Management experience preferably in complex multinational businesses within Finance Manager roles, including previous business partnering experienceLeading and developing a teamProven experience in driving change management initiativesGood understanding of FP&A, Commercial and Supply Chain Finance processesGood understanding of complex Finance, Accounting and Tax principlesExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skillsProven expertise in remote management and managing in a matrix experienceDecision maker, driven by objectives, solutions and resultsAdvanced use of Microsoft applications - Excel, Outlook and PowerPointStrategic and critical thinker, can anticipate & provide scenarios for different problemsConsistent behavior even under strong pressure
Preferred Education
Bachelors - Finance, Masters - Finance
Preferred Level of Work Experience
5 - 7 years
Remote Type
Hybrid Remote
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at recruitment@brambles.com.