Strategic Finance Partner

4 days ago


Lexington, Kentucky, United States Stantec Full time
Job Title: Finance Manager

Stantec is seeking a highly skilled Finance Manager to join our team. As a Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Financial Services team and serving as a strategic partner to our operations.

About the Role

This is a key leadership position that requires a deep understanding of finance and accounting, ideally within a professional services environment. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial operations, including reviewing and analyzing financial statements, managing revenue recognition, DSO (Days Sales Outstanding), Work-in-Progress (WIP) and cash cycle.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as a finance business partner to Operations leadership, including Regional Business Leaders (RBLs) and Business Center Operations Leaders (BCOLs), actively participating in the management team and providing ongoing financial support to our project management teams.
  • Oversee all aspects of financial operations for the business centers, including reviewing and analyzing financial statements, managing revenue recognition, DSO (Days Sales Outstanding), Work-in-Progress (WIP) and cash cycle.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-to-date executive summaries with transparent and concise commentaries and variance analyses to aid leadership in strategic and operational decision-making.
  • Facilitate the development of financial plans, annual budgets, and quarterly forecasts in close collaboration with your business partners.
  • Work together with project managers and project approvers to ensure accurate and compliant financial forecasts for material projects to the business.
  • Develop pricing and costing models for large and often complex project bids, including those involving KPI bonuses, joint ventures/arrangements and other unorthodox contractual terms.
  • Ensure adherence to internal policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • Maintain effective key controls for financial reporting in line with Stantec's SOX and internal control requirements.
  • Collaborate with financial and operational leadership to coordinate monthly project reviews and analyze financial performance to address challenges and implement solutions.
  • Work with other Finance Managers and Directors to plan and implement continuous business process improvements and best practices.
  • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of key contractual agreements with clients.
  • Collaborate with internal and external auditors as needed.
  • Support potential new acquisitions and integration of project financial data as required.
Qualifications
  • Proven success in fostering strong relationships with Business Leaders, Project Managers and Project Controllers.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate financial aspects of projects, business centers and other avenues to leadership.
  • Proactive in implementing effective financial management practices.
  • Expertise in applying systems and processes to streamline administrative tasks.
  • Skilled in leading teams and collaborating effectively in team environments.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Highly self-motivated with strong prioritization and multitasking abilities.
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business or Commerce or a related field.
  • Minimum ten years of directly related financial management experience.
  • A professional accounting designation such as a CPA is a plus but not required.

Stantec is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our clients and the communities we serve. If you are a motivated and talented individual who is passionate about finance and accounting, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

The salary range for this position is $98,900 - $148,300. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.

Primary Location: United States-Kentucky-Lexington. Other Locations: United States-Tennessee-Knoxville, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Ohio-Blue Ash, United States-Tennessee-Nashville. Organization: BC-2285 Financial Services-US United States. Employee Status: Regular. Job Level: Individual Contributor. Travel: No. Schedule: Full-time.



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