Sr Finance Business Partner - Field Sales

BRIEF

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Finance Business Partner, Sr – Field Sales is responsible supporting the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, creating a strong partnership between finance and the commercial team, and driving value for the organization.

• Serves as the primary finance partner for the regional sales leaders
• Supports P&L analysis for area of responsibility
• Provides weekly, monthly, and annual forecast for revenue, gross margin, and operating expense
• Delivers analysis and insights that enhance decision making and create value for the organization
• Collaborates cross functionally with sales, operations, product management, and other finance functions to solve challenges for internal and external customers
• Ensures processes are in place to execute deliverables consistently, timely, and accurately
• Identifies & implements appropriate KPIs to track business performance
• Ensures effective internal controls and compliance with MSC's accounting policies and procedures.
• Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure unity of purpose and fulfillment of MSC's mission
• Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required

• A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, business, or equivalent
• Minimum of five years of related experience required
• Proven track record of providing strong finance partnership

• In depth knowledge of financial modeling, analysis, and forecasting is required
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Proficient in Tableau, Alteryx, Thought Spot, Micro Strategy or similar data & analytics platforms
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are also required, and the ability to prepare and present concise and persuasive reports and presentations
• Ability to use multiple software packages to enhance efficiency, efficacy and confidence of results

• Comfortable delivering dissenting opinions supported by facts in a respectful manner
• In depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements

• A valid driver's license and the ability to travel up to 5% of the time may be required.