Division Finance Manager

Position Summary:

The Division Finance Manager (DFM) is a proven finance leader possessing strong finance and business acumen with a demonstrated history of supporting successful business teams and leading financial disciplines. The DFM has strong analytical skills and organizational capabilities in order to provide critical guidance in the running of the Division’s business. Residence Location: St. Louis/Chicago or New York/New Jersey.

Role & Responsibilities

• The DFM will manage all reporting of spend against program budgets. He or she will assist/recommend in re-allocation of local budgets within division’s customers.
• Stay current on rules and regulations in spends and TTB requirements. Checking with Proximo Legal Dept and educating the team in proper procedures at all times.
• Aid in reviewing customer proposals and funding needs, evaluate ROI and legal compliance.
• Manage and follow strict protocol in processing the team’s invoices and tracking those against budget.
• Maximize profitability by supporting Division teams with appropriate analysis/insight regarding market analysis, channel performance, pricing analysis, post-program effectiveness, etc.
• Lead financial skills training/education of Division team in order to build financial+ analytical capabilities of Division personnel (ongoing support and coaching).

Key Competencies

• Analytical--Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Problem Solving--Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and review and analyse information; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations;
• Initiative--Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Communication--Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Business Acumen--Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

Key Relationships

Sales, Marketing, Commercial Strategy & Finance

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 4 plus years’ relevant experience in the consumer goods industry, spirits experience and/or 3 tier distribution experience preferred.
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with functional work teams
• Proficient in Word, Excel, SAP and PowerPoint
• Ability to navigate sales reporting systems
• Strong interpersonal, influencing, time management and presentation skills required.