Lead Finance Manager - Trade Programs

About the role

This role supports the Trade Marketing team with retail pricing programs and internal analysis through strong commercial finance skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the monthly general ledger closing process for Trade Retail programs ensuring all journal entries, reconciliations, and variance explanations are delivered timely and accurately
• Calculate, input, and report monthly forecast for Trade Retail programs by collaborating cross-functionally to ensure all updates are reflected, variances explained, and ensure risks / opportunities are considered.
• Present and communicate with stakeholders the forecast and KPI tracking related to Retail Programs & RTM
• Provide Retail Program data inputs for monthly management deck used to support decision-making and performance management
• Develop and track operational and financial metrics/models to support decision making and evaluate commercial initiatives for Trade Retail programs
• Support resource allocation, governance and post-implementation reviews of strategic trade programs through modeling & tracking
• Liaison with GBS team & Trade Teams to ensure payments for Trade Retail programs are aligned to forecasted magnitudes and are executed timely
• Support the quarterly SOX control process through compiling documentation, performing reconciliations, and working cross functionally with GBS team – ensuring a robust internal control environment is maintained
• Help drive continuous improvement in processes and efficiency within the Commercial Finance team
• Drive ad-hoc requests/projects as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in finance or accounting services
• Technical proficiency: Experience in SAP/BPC systems (preferred), Experience using Microsoft office tools (Excel, PowerPoint etc)
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build business relationships with Trust
• Excellent analytical skills & business acumen to build strong business cases that drive business decisions
• Commercially focused and is consumer centric
• Strong oral & written communication skills, negotiating ability, & problem-solving skills to influence and secure cross-functional support
• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Business Administration, Finance, Information technology, or related field.

Qualifications

• Have worked on resource prioritization and have business partnering experience
• Have worked in a fast-paced environment that requires flexibility and time management of multiple deadlines
• Have had experience influencing cross-functionally to achieve a business goal

Skills

• Commercially focused and is consumer centric
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build business relationships with Trust
• Excellent analytical skills & business acumen to build strong business cases that drive business decisions
• Strong oral & written communication skills, negotiating ability, & problem-solving skills to influence and secure cross-functional support

Benefits

See what is possible for you at REYNOLDS AMERICAN. Benefit Information includes:

• 401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation. Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent
• Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs)
• Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan
• Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year
• Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents
• Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
• Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
• Voluntary insurances offered at group rates: employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, and auto & home insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support
• Dependent Scholarship Programs
• Free confidential personal financial counselling service
• On-site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers at certain company locations
• A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees to direct and double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice
• Health-care concierge service
• Volunteer service opportunities
• Extensive training opportunities
• Company vehicle for eligible employees
• Mobile phone allowance for eligible employees
• Paid Leave:- Sick and Personal Time (exempt employees may be excused with pay for brief absences; non-exempt employees receive up to 6 days)
• Vacation (levels Below Senior Director receive 15 days (pro-rated during first year of service); Senior Director and Officers receive 25 days (pro-rated during first year of service)).
• Holidays (Nine company recognized and two annual personal holidays to be used at the employee’s discretion)
• Paid Parental Leave + temporary reduced work schedule opportunity
• Funeral Leave
• Short-Term Disability Leave
• Long-Term Disability Leave
• Jury Duty Leave
• Military Leave
• Released Time for Children’s Education
• Community Outreach Leave
• Other paid leave benefits, as required by state or local law