What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Financial Strategist position at Genuine Search Group?
We are looking for a skilled Lead Financial Strategist to join our team at the Genuine Search Group. As a Lead Financial Strategist, you will play a key role in creating forecasts for various time frames, analyzing business outcomes, and influencing key decisions that optimize financial performance.
This role involves collaborating with leadership, sales, product management, and the integrated supply chain to drive business growth and improve financial results. You will also be responsible for ensuring that concepts are rigorously evaluated and that strong financial controls are consistently implemented.
Key Tasks:
- Strategic Planning: Direct the forecasting processes, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and Strategic Planning initiatives to align with the company's goals.
- Reconciliation Management: Establish a robust reconciliation process and carry out quarterly true-ups for profit-sharing agreements to ensure accuracy.
- Financial Reporting and Analysis: Deliver comprehensive financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, including in-depth analysis of revenue and margins at both the total business and individual customer levels.
- Formula Pricing Oversight: Oversee the entire process related to Formula Pricing for major customers, including monthly invoicing and quarterly reconciliations.
- Cost Review Facilitation: Coordinate and conduct monthly reviews of functional costs, working closely with functional leaders to achieve spending objectives and uncover productivity enhancements.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline is required. A minimum of 5 years' experience in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Commercial Finance, or Accounting is necessary. Holding a CMA, CPA, or an MBA is beneficial, and experience in the chemical sector is desirable.
