Posted:
12/4/2024, 7:07:00 AM
Location(s):
Illinois, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Business & Strategy
Chamberlain Group is a global leader in access solutions with top brands, such as LiftMaster and Chamberlain, found in millions of homes, businesses, and communities worldwide.
As a leader in the Smart Home industry, we boast one of the largest IoT install bases, with innovative products consisting of cameras, locks, card readers, garage door openers, gates and more, all powered by our myQ digital ecosystem.
This role is within CGI's Finance function. A successful incumbent is expected to (i) Build and maintain strong partnerships with the LiftMaster Sales & Marketing organization, provide financial decision support, participate in sales & marketing meetings, conduct regular financial performance and forecast reviews and (ii) Ensure accuracy of financial results, analysis and forecasts; drive compliance to policies and controls; ensure appropriate monthly judgement and estimates are booked/accrued; deliver the financial aspects of the monthly S&OP process. Education requirements include: Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance; Experience requirements include: 5+ years of experience in a financial analysis role within a business unit.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Build and maintain strong partnerships with the LiftMaster Sales & Marketing organization, provide financial decision support, participate in sales & marketing meetings, conduct regular financial performance and forecast reviews
Ensure accuracy of financial results, analysis and forecasts; drive compliance to policies and controls; ensure appropriate monthly judgement and estimates are booked/accrued; deliver the financial aspects of the monthly S&OP process
Identify and update gaps in processes on a day to day basis; prepare & communicate periodic analysis around Business Unit performance & budgets/forecasts on topics such as monthly variance analysis, volume-price-mix, gross to net revenue, and margin walks; assess & communicate financial risks and opportunities, product profitability and effectiveness of discount programs; provide analysis of projects and initiatives against goals
Drive the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes for the Commercial Business Unit; help ensure budgets and forecasts are aligned with strategic direction; ensure compliance with planning calendar timelines
Work with product managers on their budgets/forecasts by providing analysis around price, mix, promotions, returns, warranty, and other related metrics/trends; facilitate planning/forecasting of strategic initiatives
Help drive Commercial Business Unit New Product Development projects by creating and maintaining financial business cases, reviewing underlying business assumption, tracking project costs, documenting and highlighting project risks and opportunities, collaborating with Nogales Cost Accounting and ensuring appropriate project forecasting
Develop queries and analysis tools that support business analytics; create and maintain business process documentation and drive continuous improvement; act as a first line of support for front end users in finance and be the "go to" resource for questions and issues regarding the Commercial Business Unit
Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams
Protect CGI’s reputation by keeping information confidential
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
5+ years of experience in a financial analysis role within a business unit
Knowledge of ERP, data warehouse queries, and planning tools; strong knowledge of accounting concepts
Ability to travel up to 5% of time within North America
Preferred Qualifications
Education/Certifications:
Masters in Business Administration; CMA/CPA
Experience:
Experience working directly with Sales & Marketing &/or Business Unit Leaders
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience with SAP, BI and BPC
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Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you’ll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We’re committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence [email protected].
NOTE: Staffing agencies, headhunters, recruiters, and/or placement agencies, please do not contact our hiring managers directly.
Website: https://www.chamberlaingroup.com/
Headquarter Location: Elmhurst, Illinois, United States
Employee Count: 5001-10000
Year Founded: 1954
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Manufacturing ⋅ Security ⋅ Smart Home