Senior Finance Manager

Senior Finance ManagerJob Summary We are seeking a forward-thinking, results-oriented Senior Finance Manager to join our team. This individual will play a key role in driving strategic financial planning, performance management, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in any environment structured or ambiguous, takes ownership without needing step-by-step direction, and consistently seeks opportunities to elevate and automate the finance function.Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.Directs the financial control function including all aspects of profit center accounting and control, cost and operation analysis, and administrative systems and procedures in adherence with prescribed corporate and division policies.Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment with company objectives.Develop, maintain, and enhance complex Excel-based financial models to support decision-making and scenario planning.Partner with cross-functional teams to identify operational and financial improvement opportunities including developing our EPM platform (Onestream or Anaplan experience preferred).Formulates, recommends and installs policies and programs which will enable the division to recognize economic opportunities and realize maximum benefits from such opportunities.Develops quarterly estimates and long range financial and operational forecasts for the division/department. Reports on progress toward approved objectives.Accumulates, analyzes and reports to management complete information regarding results of operations and financial condition of the division/department, including cash flow and investment components.Provides advice and counsel to senior management on interpretation of operating results and trends. Assists with recommendations on countermeasures where required.Stays abreast of trends and developments in finance for application in division/department. Recommends changes in policies and procedures as appropriate.Supervisory Responsibilities The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of managerial employees. This includes:Direct supervision of up to 2 full-time employeesQualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.A. Education and ExperienceEducation: Bachelor's degree (accredited) in Accounting, Business Administration or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or G.E.D. (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience.Experience: Ten years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other RequirementsMBA preferredC. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities RequiredMust be authorized to work in the US.Must be local to the Houston area; no relocations for this role.Work Environment Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the workday.Normal setting for this job is: office setting/hybrid.Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.