Senior Finance Manager

AutoStore is seeking Senior Finance Manager

The Senior Finance Manager (Marketing, Sales, Solutions & Strategy) will play a crucial role working closely with a number of executive leaders (Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Sales Officer, Chief Revenue Officer, Chief Solutions Officer and Chief Strategy Officer); acting as the primary link between Finance and their respective functions - aligning timelines, objectives and deliverables.

The purpose of the role is to provide financial support, analysis, guidance and challenge that maximize value creation and operational leverage by actively influencing decisions, shaping the strategy and direction of the business. It will be necessary to deliver robust budget and forecast submissions ensuring alignment with the wider organization; engaging effectively across Autostore, providing a comprehensive assessment of functional performance with the ability to form a view, make recommendations and drive outcomes where appropriate.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Business Partnering:

• As principal Finance Business Partner to executive leaders and their teams, the role will attend all associated staff meetings, leadership events and strategic reviews.

• In addition, the role will need to build strong relationships within the Finance community and beyond to produce consolidated reporting/analysis, potentially requiring inputs from multiple sources.

Development of ROI analysis:

• Working closely with the Marketing Team and Revenue Analyst, develop a framework for reviewing the effectiveness of Marketing activity, then optimise to ensure rigorous assessment of initiatives, with a particular focus on data-driven insights and Return On Investment (ROI).

Budget/Strategic Planning:

• Own the budget/strategic planning process and delivery of submissions as per agreed timetable, working alongside C-suite stakeholders and their teams.

• Preparation of materials such as budget packs, commentaries and analysis.

Month-end and Forecast:

• Review month-end performance with Finance Reporting to ensure accurate preparation of financial records, providing commentary and variance analysis where appropriate.

• Carry out forecast review and submission, providing associated variance analysis/commentaries, capturing any associated risks and opportunities, etc.

Reporting:

• Develop a suite of regular reporting materials and KPIs that effectively track/communicate performance.

• Input into monthly CFO pack, presenting as part of regular meetings when required.

• Develop taxonomies where appropriate to improve the quality of analysis and reporting, enabling effective assignment of ownership.

Strategic Initiatives

• Alongside senior leadership, regularly and proactively assess the cost base for opportunities to unlock efficiencies and critically review expenditure phasing to ensure optimization of investment.

• Ensure alignment between functions and across the wider team, identifying dependencies to ensure the impact of decisions are well understood and there is cohesiveness in associated changes.

• Represent the interests of key stakeholders as we define the requirements for a new ERP system, experience of SAP S4 Hana desirable though not essential.

This list is not exhaustive; additional deliverables may be required.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified accountant with 8+ years of experience and strong strategic finance acumen, ideally experienced in fast-growth and/or technology environments within global organizations.

• Proficient in ROI analysis, with a track record of developing templates, models, or frameworks for appraisal.

• Extensive management accounting experience, including P&L and cost base ownership, month-end processes, forecasting, reporting, and risk/opportunity analysis.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of Power BI is an advantage.

• Strong experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP) and FP&A planning/consolidation tools and skilled at managing large datasets and distilling complex information into clear, concise messages.

• Proven ability to partner effectively with non-finance leaders, influencing senior management and fostering accountability.

• Strategic, ROI-focused mindset with a plus for marketing knowledge and highly analytical with strong numeracy, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent, adaptable communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and proactive, capable of working independently and accurately under time constraints.

• Innovative thinker committed to continuous improvement and building best-in-class outputs.

WE OFFER:

• A creative, safe and solid workplace in a business experiencing huge growth – Norway’s first unicorn company listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.

• A company culture where we recognize and applaud everyone’s contributions in making decisions.

• Competitive benefits and compensation including 401k plan with employer match and discretionary profit contribution.

• Flexible time off and 12 paid company holidays.

• In AutoStore we value flexibility and we offer a worldwide 60/40 remote working policy for all roles that can be performed remotely.​

Work location for this role: Our offices in Lysaker, Oslo, Stavanger or Haugesund.

Application deadline for this role is 25. November 2024

Show your interest in the position by registering your CV and application as soon as possible. Certificates and diplomas are attached to the application. All inquiries are treated confidentially.

This role has location-specific conditions and is not an expatriate position and is not a remote.

AutoStore does not accept agency resumes or assistance for this role. Please do not forward resumes to our job's alias or AutoStore employees. AutoStore is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. This policy should be respected.