Sr. Manager, Operations Finance

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Purpose of Job:

The Sr. Manager, Operations Finance provides financial leadership, strategic direction, and functional oversight for Company-Owned Operations to ensure financial commitments are achieved and profitable growth is sustained. This role is accountable for the overall financial performance, planning, forecasting, and analytical rigor of the function, translating financial results and business trends into actionable insights and recommendations for the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and Operations Leadership.

Job Components:

Financial Leadership and Business Partnership

Own and be accountable for the financial performance of Company-Owned Operations, representing approximately $1B+ in revenue and $200M in gross profit.

Establish financial priorities and provide strategic direction to Operations Leadership to drive profitable revenue growth and achievement of financial commitments.

Evaluate and communicate key drivers of revenue performance, providing guidance and recommendations on opportunities to improve growth, profitability, and operational performance.

Direct the partnership with Revenue Management and Operations Leadership to ensure pricing strategies support profitability and remain market relevant.

Oversee the analysis of gross profit drivers, including volume, rate, and mix, ensuring insights translate into actionable business recommendations.

Provide financial oversight and guidance on operating expenses, including fixed and variable costs, and identify opportunities to improve cost management and profitability.

Evaluate capital expenditure proposals and provide recommendations to Senior Leadership based on financial impact, business priorities, and expected returns.

Financial Planning, Analysis, and Reporting

Direct and oversee the FP&A function for Company-Owned Operations, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and strategic value of financial planning and analysis.

Establish expectations and priorities for timely and accurate financial reporting, including actual performance versus budget, forecast, and prior-year results.

Review and challenge financial results, variance explanations, trends, and underlying business assumptions to ensure analysis identifies meaningful risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.

Lead the overall financial planning cycle, including annual budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and the development and maintenance of financial models and supporting schedules.

Assess and communicate significant risks and opportunities to financial plans and forecasts, aligning recommendations with business priorities and expected outcomes.

Present financial performance, business trends, and strategic recommendations to Finance Leadership through Monthly Business Reviews and to the ELT and SLT through Quarterly Business Reviews.

Ensure financial analysis supports proactive decision-making, accountability for results, and timely course correction when performance deviates from expectations.

Operations Finance Team Leadership

Lead and oversee the Operations Finance function, retaining overall accountability for team performance, financial deliverables, resource allocation, and the quality of financial analysis and business support.

Establish functional priorities, performance expectations, and standards for financial reporting, forecasting, analysis, and business partnership.

Directly manage and develop the Manager, Operations Finance and analysts, providing coaching, performance management, and professional development.

Provide direction and oversight to the broader Operations Finance team, ensuring the Manager and analysts are aligned on priorities, responsibilities, and deliverables.

Delegate execution responsibilities appropriately while retaining accountability for the accuracy, timeliness, and strategic value of the team's work.

Review and challenge financial analyses, forecasts, reporting, and recommendations to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with business objectives.

Allocate resources across the function to balance competing priorities and ensure critical deliverables are completed effectively.

Build team capabilities, strengthen financial acumen, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Process Improvement and Strategic Initiatives

Establish direction for the standardization and continuous improvement of financial reporting, analytical tools, and business processes.

Oversee the development and implementation of financial consolidation templates, scorecards, dashboards, and performance metrics that enhance visibility and support consistent decision-making.

Partner with cross-functional leaders to evaluate business opportunities, assess financial implications, and guide the execution of strategic initiatives.

Ensure the Operations Finance function continuously improves its processes, analytical capabilities, and effectiveness as a business partner.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required; MBA preferred.
• 6+ years of professional finance or accounting experience required.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience preferred, including a demonstrated track record of developing, motivating, and leading teams.
• Deep expertise in financial planning and analysis, including financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and interpreting key business drivers.
• Strong business acumen and demonstrated ability to connect financial performance to operational decisions and strategic business outcomes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to influence senior leaders and communicate complex financial information clearly.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, drive accountability, and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify opportunities to improve processes, financial performance, and business outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop dynamic teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; experience with SAP is desirable.
• Scope Data: Financial oversight and accountability for Company-Owned Operations representing approximately $1B+ in revenue and $200M in gross profit.
• Accountable for the overall financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytical activities of the Operations Finance function.
• Directly manages the Manager, Operations Finance andanalysts.
• Accountable for departmental priorities, resource allocation, team development, and the quality and delivery of financial commitments.
• Partners with ELT, SLT, Operations Leadership, and cross-functional departments to drive financial performance and business outcomes.
• Model Interstate’s Purpose and Values.
• Work Environment: Ability to sustain posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time.
• Regularly required to use hands to grasp or handle, talk and hear, stand and walk.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be exposed to battery warehouse conditions, including moving equipment, mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Prolonged use of a personal computer and telephone.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Travel required up to 15%.
• Note: We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.
• Interstate Batteries provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Interstate Batteries complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
• Interstate Batteries expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), marital status, military status, veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal law.