Finance leader job description
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Finance leader requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in finance leader job postings.
Sample finance leader requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
- Minimum of five years of relevant experience.
- Extensive knowledge of financial regulations.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in accounting software.
Sample required finance leader soft skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage own workload.
Finance leader job description example 1
Centene finance leader job description
You could be the one who changes everything for our 26 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you'll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
Position Purpose: Compile and analyze financial information for the company. Lead various financial projects. Cost effectively manage the utilization of services and develop measures to track, trend and forecast related impacts of organizational strategic initiatives.
• Run pre-established reports as well as development of new reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory agencies
• Develop metrics to evaluate financial impact of proposed contract and medical management
• Develop integrated revenue/expense analyses, projections, reports, and presentations
• Contribute commentary/insights into the business units performance based on market specific knowledge and analysis based results/indicators
• Create and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately
• Identify trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings to senior management
• Perform financial forecasting and reconciliation of internal accounts
• Identify and research variances
• Handle complex and high level financial analysis
• Present and discuss analysis with upper management
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience. 6+ years of financial or data analysis experience. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package: Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
**TITLE:** Finance Lead, Strategic Initiatives
**LOCATION:** Various, Florida
**REQNUMBER:** 1330744
Position Purpose: Compile and analyze financial information for the company. Lead various financial projects. Cost effectively manage the utilization of services and develop measures to track, trend and forecast related impacts of organizational strategic initiatives.
• Run pre-established reports as well as development of new reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory agencies
• Develop metrics to evaluate financial impact of proposed contract and medical management
• Develop integrated revenue/expense analyses, projections, reports, and presentations
• Contribute commentary/insights into the business units performance based on market specific knowledge and analysis based results/indicators
• Create and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately
• Identify trends and developments in competitive environments and presents findings to senior management
• Perform financial forecasting and reconciliation of internal accounts
• Identify and research variances
• Handle complex and high level financial analysis
• Present and discuss analysis with upper management
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience. 6+ years of financial or data analysis experience. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package: Flexible work solutions including remote options, hybrid work schedules and dress flexibility, Competitive pay, Paid time off including holidays, Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, Tuition reimbursement and best-in-class training and development.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
**TITLE:** Finance Lead, Strategic Initiatives
**LOCATION:** Various, Florida
**REQNUMBER:** 1330744
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Finance leader job description example 2
Google finance leader job description
Minimum qualifications:
+ Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent practical experience.
+ 6 years of experience in a high-tech organizations with a CPA.
+ Experience with US GAAP, particularly related to revenue recognition under ASC 606
Preferred qualifications:
+ Experience in agreement review process improvement, business system implementation, project management, and quality control.
+ Experience in Google sheets, PLX, data analysis, SQL or related.
+ Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional and international teams.
+ Ability to articulate technical accounting guidance to non-technical audiences, and conduct technical accounting research and document findings.
+ Ability to adapt to a changing and fast-moving environment and priorities commitment to excellence, and ethical standards and integrity.
+ Excellent work ethic, verbal, and written communication skills.
Financial Analysts ensure that Google makes sound financial decisions. As a Financial Analyst, your work, whether it's modeling business scenarios or tracking performance metrics, is used by our leaders to make strategic company decisions. While working on multiple projects at a time, you are focused on the details while finding creative ways to solve big picture challenges.
The name Google came from "googol," a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing in depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products. From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to scaling our automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business.
+ Represent the Cloud Business Finance team and manage review and approval of Cloud revenue agreements, ensuring appropriate business recognition in accordance with ASC 606.
+ Provide technical accounting and business recognition advice to cross-functional teams and business partners.
+ Work with Accounting and Systems Operations teams to set up scalable and repeatable processes, to ensure appropriate business recognition for Cloud business agreements.
+ Partner with Pricing, Finance, Accounting Operations, and other business groups to drive process improvements in the area of Cloud agreement review.
+ Coordinate with regional teams for Cloud agreement review support.
+ Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent practical experience.
+ 6 years of experience in a high-tech organizations with a CPA.
+ Experience with US GAAP, particularly related to revenue recognition under ASC 606
Preferred qualifications:
+ Experience in agreement review process improvement, business system implementation, project management, and quality control.
+ Experience in Google sheets, PLX, data analysis, SQL or related.
+ Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional and international teams.
+ Ability to articulate technical accounting guidance to non-technical audiences, and conduct technical accounting research and document findings.
+ Ability to adapt to a changing and fast-moving environment and priorities commitment to excellence, and ethical standards and integrity.
+ Excellent work ethic, verbal, and written communication skills.
Financial Analysts ensure that Google makes sound financial decisions. As a Financial Analyst, your work, whether it's modeling business scenarios or tracking performance metrics, is used by our leaders to make strategic company decisions. While working on multiple projects at a time, you are focused on the details while finding creative ways to solve big picture challenges.
The name Google came from "googol," a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing in depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products. From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to scaling our automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business.
+ Represent the Cloud Business Finance team and manage review and approval of Cloud revenue agreements, ensuring appropriate business recognition in accordance with ASC 606.
+ Provide technical accounting and business recognition advice to cross-functional teams and business partners.
+ Work with Accounting and Systems Operations teams to set up scalable and repeatable processes, to ensure appropriate business recognition for Cloud business agreements.
+ Partner with Pricing, Finance, Accounting Operations, and other business groups to drive process improvements in the area of Cloud agreement review.
+ Coordinate with regional teams for Cloud agreement review support.
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Finance leader job description example 3
Reckitt Benckiser finance leader job description
Want to see what's around the corner? As 2023 Finance STEP Future Leader at Reckitt, you'll have the freedom to find new ways to help us prepare for the future. Whatever lies ahead.
This is a 3-year rotational program through the Finance business at Reckitt. You'll support teams within Health, Nutrition, and/or Hygiene.
2023 Finance STEP Future Leader
Parsippany, NJ
Competitive Salary & excellent benefits package
Enabling the smooth running of our business, you'll support one of our corporate finance team, providing data analysis and administration support to enable our leadership to make critical decisions. You'll ensure the integrity and accuracy of reporting. You'll collaborate with other finance teams and manage various finance projects. Ultimately, your analysis will provide the insights that allows us to grow our business and manage our costs.
You'll succeed because…
…you've a foundation in accounting or financial analysis. You've worked with general ledger and reporting systems. You thrive under pressure and hit tight deadlines. You have a close attention to detail and your analytical mindset means you spot trends and anomalies others miss. Most importantly, you're an excellent communicator, willing to share your views and influence others using facts and data.
You'll love it because…
…you'll get to make an impact like never before. You'll be responsible for your own projects - we can't wait to hear your ideas. The products you help us get out there will make people's lives better. Our iconic brands will provide an incredible platform for you. And our dynamic, ownership-driven culture will help bring the very best out of you, every day.
US Additional requirements
* Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Business with a Finance concentration
* Graduation date of 2022 or 2023
Equality
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.
Nearest Major Market: New York City
Nearest Secondary Market: Newark
Job Segment: Nutrition, Healthcare
This is a 3-year rotational program through the Finance business at Reckitt. You'll support teams within Health, Nutrition, and/or Hygiene.
2023 Finance STEP Future Leader
Parsippany, NJ
Competitive Salary & excellent benefits package
Enabling the smooth running of our business, you'll support one of our corporate finance team, providing data analysis and administration support to enable our leadership to make critical decisions. You'll ensure the integrity and accuracy of reporting. You'll collaborate with other finance teams and manage various finance projects. Ultimately, your analysis will provide the insights that allows us to grow our business and manage our costs.
You'll succeed because…
…you've a foundation in accounting or financial analysis. You've worked with general ledger and reporting systems. You thrive under pressure and hit tight deadlines. You have a close attention to detail and your analytical mindset means you spot trends and anomalies others miss. Most importantly, you're an excellent communicator, willing to share your views and influence others using facts and data.
You'll love it because…
…you'll get to make an impact like never before. You'll be responsible for your own projects - we can't wait to hear your ideas. The products you help us get out there will make people's lives better. Our iconic brands will provide an incredible platform for you. And our dynamic, ownership-driven culture will help bring the very best out of you, every day.
US Additional requirements
* Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Business with a Finance concentration
* Graduation date of 2022 or 2023
Equality
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.
Nearest Major Market: New York City
Nearest Secondary Market: Newark
Job Segment: Nutrition, Healthcare
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024