Finance Business Partner

102084

701 Cool Springs Blvd, Franklin, Tennessee 37067

TruGreen accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

Job Description

Position Overview

The Field Finance & Operations Business Partner provides financial guidance and high-quality decision support for Divisional Leadership. This role demands the ability to think broadly and strategically as well as tactically and analytically. He/She will support the development and achievement of the Division’s financial and strategic goals and lead financial input into operations strategic planning processes. 

Responsibilities

• Identify business issues and execute solutions to improve operational and financial performance.

• Provide support to the field finance team by applying advanced technical and strategic skills to effectively communicate complex financial information.

• Produce and/or oversee production of insightful financial analyses and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial information.

• Analyze profitability of each TruGreen product line and contribute feedback in pricing decisions, discounts, and special offers.

• Produce forecasts, financial analyses, and statistical reports that align with and support the achievement of the Division’s financial goals.

• Oversee the maintenance and reporting of operational metrics and provide complex planning and profitability reporting in Finance.

• Interpreting financial and operational results to identify leading practices, drive decision-making, and supply strategic recommendations to the finance team.

• Working across the organization to drive decision-making and supplying financial input in strategic planning processes.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related quantitative analytical discipline

• 5 - 10 years of experience in finance and/or operations to include, but not limited to, proactively identifying business challenges and proposing solutions, gathering and evaluating data, with the ability to consult and present financial information to executive teams and/or stakeholders.

• Strong analytic, organization, and problem-solving skills which allow for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting.

• Ability and desire to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels, including finance/operations managers and non-finance/operations managers.

• MS/MA/MBA or CPA preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Transforming data and information into key, actionable insights to better diagnose and forecast issues, identify and propose solutions and opportunities and drive informed, sound business decisions

• Ability to effectively communicate (verbally or written), interpret, analyze, and explain complex information to all levels of the organization

• Organizational, project and process management skills

• Attention to detail and quantitative analytical skills

• Ability to operate independently and collaboratively within a team

• Computer skills with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of particular field of specialization to the completion of complex assignments.

• Ability to assimilate broad source data into planning models

• Ability to identify variances and trends

• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines

• Ability to write standard reports that clearly communicates findings and methodologies

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to:

• Sit, stand and walk

• Use hands and arms to handle, feel or reach

• Speak and hear

• Use close vision abilities

Occasionally required to:

• Lift or move up to 10lbs

• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Noise level - Low to moderate

Adverse Conditions - Minimal

Ability to speak, read and writ