Description
We are seeking a finance professional with experience in sales finance or commercial finance to partner closely with sales teams in reviewing and approving customer deals, providing financial guidance, and supporting business decision-making.
This individual will also be responsible for forecasting segment sales performance and driving financial planning activities for a designated geography within our North America Enterprise Networking business unit.
Responsibilities:
- Provides complex financial analysis for a financial function or a business, exercising a unique understanding of the business to determine the best method for achieving objectives.
- Consults with business leaders to guide and influence long-term and strategic decision-making within the broadest scope.
- Forecasts financial results within the broadest scope.
- Leads and advises on complex business initiatives, typically leading several analysts across multiple areas within finance and across geographies/organizations.
- Drives process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function globally.
- Represents the business unit during cross-regional or cross-functional planning processes.
- Provides mentoring and guidance to analysts.
Education and Experience Required:
- First-level university degree with a focus in business or economics; advanced degree or accounting certification (e.g., CPA, MBA) strongly preferred.
- Typically 6+ years of experience as a financial analyst.
- Typically experienced in a variety of finance functions.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Excellent understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Superior business application skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel).
- Superior communication and influencing skills.
- Superior teamwork skills.
- Excellent business acumen.
- Excellent project management skills.