Finance Manager- Americas Distribution

The application window is expected to close on: 5/12/25.

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Join our dynamic team as a key player within the Americas Distribution Finance Team. You will hold a meaningful role as the lead FP&A manager for the Americas theater within the distribution channel, acting as a strategic partner with the Americas Distribution sales team.

In this role, you will be pivotal in ensuring that the distribution organization within the Americas theater operates efficiently.

• Manage Reporting & Forecasting: Coordinate Americas Distribution bookings reporting and forecasting, ensuring the timely and accurate completion of all regular deliverables.
• Lead Forecast Meetings: Conduct regular forecast meetings with business partners and finance teammates to align on key metrics and projections.
• Collaborate on Reporting Processes: Partner with Americas GEO finance and WW Distribution Finance Teams to establish robust reporting processes and collaborate on forecasting activities.
• Target Setting & Goaling: Lead the target setting and goaling processes for the Americas distribution team.
• Advisory Role: Advise teams on booking quality, backlog, and pipeline reporting to optimize performance.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Partner with business collaborators to drive business outcomes and critical initiatives.
• Mentorship: Mentor teammates on forecasting and reporting-related issues, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business (MBA or CPA preferred).
• 8+ years of applicable experience.
• Experience in sales FP&A and forecasting.
• Extensive knowledge of Excel and experience in handling large datasets.

• Proficient analytical skills, capable of breaking down complex requirements into effective solutions.
• Proficiency with financial tools and databases.
• Familiarity with SAP Business Objects, preferably in the Cisco FinBI bookings universe.
• Strong ability to build executive presentations using PowerPoint.

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