Strategic Finance Partner

2 weeks ago

St Louis, Missouri, United States The Ladders Full time
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About The Ladders

The Ladders is a leading platform dedicated to connecting professionals with high-quality job opportunities. Our success is driven by the talented individuals who contribute to our mission. We are expanding and have a robust business model, providing a platform for countless professionals to thrive.

Position Overview

The Financial Business Partner (FBP) will act as the main strategic finance collaborator to the VP of Finance. The ideal candidate will implement a financial review and accountability framework across the organization, oversee the annual budgeting cycle, manage quarterly financial forecasts, and guide the VP and other team members in making strategic decisions based on data-driven insights. The FBP will also pinpoint critical strategic challenges with the VP and conduct ad hoc analyses to uncover potential opportunities, thereby facilitating informed decision-making. This role demands thorough analysis, insight, and oversight of performance metrics, while also supporting other key stakeholders by effectively communicating information and enhancing reporting efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the primary strategic finance collaborator to the VP of Finance.
  • Establish a financial review and accountability framework across the organization.
  • Oversee the annual budgeting cycle.
  • Manage financial forecasts.
  • Develop a deep understanding of proprietary software applications and job management platforms in use.
  • Guide the VP of Finance and team members on strategic initiatives that enhance performance through data-driven decision-making.
  • Identify critical strategic challenges with the VP and conduct analyses to uncover opportunities.
  • Provide insights and control over performance metrics.
  • Support other key stakeholders by effectively communicating information and enhancing reporting efficiencies.
Additional Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with other financial partners and the Director of Financial Planning to implement best practice reporting tools where applicable.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in finance or a related area.
  • Experience in a business partnering role with a focus on strategic decision-making.
  • Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and derive meaningful insights.
  • Strong communication skills, capable of conveying financial information to both financial and non-financial audiences.
  • Solid business acumen with an understanding of business operations and their impact on financial performance.
  • Experience in budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Proficient in Excel and other financial modeling tools.
  • Able to manage multiple projects in a dynamic work environment.
  • Experience with ERP systems.
  • Familiarity with various business intelligence reporting tools is preferred.
  • Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications.
Required Competencies:
  • Strategic decision-making and critical thinking skills.
  • Strategic mindset and business acumen.
  • Proactive approach to seeking process improvements.
  • Willingness to learn and earn trusted advisor status.
  • Confident demeanor with the ability to assert oneself in a collaborative environment.
Job Demands:
  • This position requires working in an office environment alongside other managers.
  • Willingness to visit job sites for training purposes.
  • Typical physical demands of a desk job, including prolonged periods of sitting and computer use.
The compensation for this position will be based on qualifications, experience, and geographic location. This role is primarily compensated through a highly incentivized commission structure.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and a 401k match. For more information on our benefits, please refer to our Benefits Highlights Booklet.

EOE Statement: The Ladders is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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