• Finance Manager Corporate SG&A

    FREEMAN (Dallas, TX)


    About Us

     

    Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’ largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 97-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.

    Summary

    We’re seeking a proactive and experienced Finance Manager to join our dynamic FP&A team. In this role, you will report to the Sr Finance Manager of Corporate & Business SG&A and serve as a key financial partner to the HR, Marketing, General & Admin organizations. Your core responsibilities will include detailed budgeting and forecasting, month-end P&L reporting, expense tracking, headcount analysis, and a range of ad-hoc financial and business analyses.

     

    As a strategic collaborator, you’ll build strong cross-functional relationships with teams including Accounting, FP&A, and Business Operations, driving alignment and enhancing day-to-day operational efficiency.

     

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities

     

    + Analyze and interpret financial data to evaluate SG&A performance, identify cost drivers, and support strategic decision-making

    + Prepare and deliver executive-level reports and presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, communicating key insights clearly and effectively

    + Design and maintain financial models, dashboards, and data visualizations to track SG&A trends, variances, and key performance indicators (KPIs)

    + Leverage financial planning tools (e.g., Hyperion, Anaplan, Workday Adaptive Planning) to manage annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes for SG&A functions

    + Produce monthly SG&A reporting packages, including variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods

    + Conduct headcount and labor cost analysis in collaboration with HR and business partners, ensuring alignment with workforce planning strategies

    + Partner with department leaders across the business and corporate functions to monitor spending, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure accountability to financial targets

    + Track and analyze vendor and discretionary spend, identifying cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements

    + Support audit and compliance processes by providing accurate and timely financial data and documentation

    + Drive process improvements and automation within financial reporting, planning, and analysis workflows

    + Develop business cases and ROI analyses for SG&A investments, including technology initiatives, organizational changes, and strategic projects

    + Create ad-hoc financial reports and analysis based on leadership requests or business needs

    + Support broader FP&A initiatives and special projects as needed, contributing to the overall financial health of the organization

     

    Education & Experience

     

    + Bachelor’s Degree from a 4 year accredited college or university with a focus in Business, Accounting or Finance is required; MBA Degree is preferred

    + Minimum of three to five years of progressively increasing roles and responsibilities in Accounting or Finance

    + Experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

    + Must have strong aptitude in Microsoft Office products (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, and MS PowerPoint; working knowledge of Hyperion, Power Bi, Salesforce and SAP is preferred

     

    What We Offer

     

    Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

     

    + Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

    + Tuition Reimbursement

    + Paid Parental Leave

    + Life, Accident and Disability

    + Retirement with Company Match

    + Paid Time Off

     

    Diversity Commitment

     

    At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

     

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