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Job Description - Finance Manager - Samples

Primary Objective:

This position plans to provide financial support to the recently created samples value stream. In the first 90 days the Finance Manager Samples will be expected to use LEAN/VSP tools to map all the main business processes and interactions of the samples business and from a holistic standpoint identify value creators and value destroyers. Moving forward the position will direct the finance and accounting activities in support of the Samples business, including marketing, sales, manufacturing and distribution teams. The position has a strong focus on operational efficiency, margin and inventory accountabilities. Leads the budgetary target-setting process, develops detailed cost and margin budgets, works with senior managers to develop executive reporting and financial presentations, and prepares all-inclusive analyses showing value-maximizing efficiencies and opportunities for improvement.

Major Function and Scope:

* Act as strategic financial partner to the Samples organization and build accountabilities to ensure success against operational metrics.
* Acts as a leader to a professional team and business partners incorporating key priorities for assigned organization and the total company. Identifies and communicates key responsibilities and practices to promote confidence in leadership and achieve business results. Develops department policies, processes, procedures and practices to streamline work and improve customer service.
* Plans and manages department processes and practices to ensure that programs are aligned with company business goals and objectives. Assists in the development and execution of strategic and operational plans and measures results that drives the departments long-range financial and business plan. Provides and interprets financial information and sound fiscal analyses.
* Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams to coordinate and provide guidance on strategic plans, annual budgets and quarterly forecasts. Leads overall budgeting target-setting process; develops detailed budgets and financial presentations, and prepares all-inclusive analyses showing industry growth and competitive analysis trends for review with sales and product development senior management.
* Creates and implements processes and tools used in financial planning. May lead strategic planning, annual planning, and quarterly forecasting efforts. Leads review sessions for annual operating plan and forecast with senior business unit management and senior finance leadership.
* Ensures systems are consistent and integrated with the business practices they support. Identifies key issues and weaknesses, provides solutions for improvement, and manages the implementation of system enhancements.
* Provides timely reporting of annual and multi-year trends and projections for revenues, expenditures and fund balances. Prepare and analyze financial reports to senior business unit management and senior financial management. Works with business unit leadership to prepare financial presentations.
* Analyzes competitors and market trends. Leads team in generating strategic and tactical recommendations in support of business objectives. Leads the creation of models, conducts research and analyzes actual business unit performance against targets in the operating plans, strategic plans, forecasts and sales incentive plans as applicable. Quantifies opportunities and risks and recommends alternatives. Conducts ad hoc analyses as needed to support operational decision-making.
* Performs other job accountabilities as needed to contribute to the goals of the department.

Type of Experience and Knowledge:

* A Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
* LEAN / Value Stream Mapping Experience in Operations background
* Strong Business Acumen, experience in high complexity environments
* 7+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including at least 2 years finance leadership experience. Previous management experience preferred.
* Strong computer literacy in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write reports and present information to a variety of audiences. Strong presentation skills, with the ability to influence top management.
* Strong strategic planning and analytical skills
* Must be able to exercise independent judgment and demonstrate solid time management and organizational skills, including the ability to meet tight deadlines and schedules.

Associates Supervised:

* 1 direct report

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawks vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the worlds largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Dont Work participant.