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Description We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role requires a dynamic individual who can act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, driving financial accountability and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will excel in managing forecasts, leading cost optimization initiatives, and mentoring team members to achieve organizational goals.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with VP-level leaders to manage operating expenses effectively and align financial strategies with organizational objectives.

• Oversee quarterly forecasting and annual operating plan cycles, providing detailed analysis on cost drivers and performance trends.

• Identify and address cost risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for savings to enhance financial accountability.

• Conduct timely and actionable variance analysis across departments to ensure alignment with strategic KPIs.

• Work closely with the Senior Finance Manager of Expense FP& A to prepare monthly reports for global FP& A consolidation and executive review.

• Lead initiatives focused on cost transformation and margin expansion by managing a portfolio of optimization projects.

• Drive automation and process improvements by developing standardized reports and self-service tools for business leaders.

• Support capital expenditure requests and analyses for various departments as required.

• Mentor and provide performance feedback to Finance Analysts, fostering growth and a collaborative team environment. Requirements • Strong communication and influencing skills, with experience working in cross-functional and leadership-facing roles.

• Proven ability to align financial strategies with business priorities and identify opportunities for margin improvement.

• High level of ownership, analytical curiosity, and ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.

• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement, with a focus on driving transparency and challenging the status quo.

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in developing talent and building high-performing teams.

• Proficiency in financial modeling, analysis, and tools such as Power BI.

• Expertise in budget processes, variance analysis, and commercial finance.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management or a related field.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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