Chief Financial Strategist

6 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States The AZEK Group LLC Full time

As the Chief Financial Strategist at The AZEK Company, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's financial direction. With a strong track record of prioritizing business needs and executing strategic plans, you will lead the development of comprehensive financial strategies that align with the company's goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Leadership:
    • Partner with executive leadership to craft and execute financial strategies that drive business performance.
    • Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to inform strategic decisions and propel the company forward.
    • Collaborate with Investor Relations and the Executive Leadership Team on quarterly earnings, including preparation, guidance, content creation, and reporting.
  • FP&A Excellence:
    • Lead the monthly financial performance review against budget, prior year, and forecast for the consolidated company and its segments.
    • Oversee and enhance financial forecasting processes (monthly, quarterly, annual).
    • Direct the annual budgeting process, ensuring timelines are met and department heads are engaged.
    • Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to support strategic initiatives and business planning.
    • Create and present complex financial analyses, identifying opportunities and risks to inform leadership and support long-term initiatives.
  • Commercial Finance:
    • Lead the commercial finance team, overseeing sales forecasting, analytics, pricing, and rebate accounting.
    • Ensure robust controls and best practices in the rebate process.
    • Simplify rebate processes and enhance analytics to drive pricing and profitability actions across our portfolio.
  • Performance Management:
    • Monitor and analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying key variances and trends.
    • Provide variance analysis and explanations to senior leadership and the Finance Department.
    • Prepare and present financial performance reports to the executive team and board of directors.
    • Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve business performance.
  • Business Partnering:
    • Collaborate with business unit leaders to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
    • Foster strong working relationships with cross-functional teams to drive financial accountability and performance.
    • Partner with Investor Relations and Corporate Development to assess M&A opportunities and related financial support.
    • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management on financial matters.
  • Process Improvement:
    • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial planning and analysis.
    • Leverage technology and tools to streamline financial processes and improve reporting capabilities.
  • Team Leadership:
    • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team.
    • Provide continuous feedback and professional development opportunities to team members.
    • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and excellence.


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