Ahead of the Curve.
Agero is powering the next generation of software-enabled driver safety services and technology, pushing the limits of big data to transform the entire driving experience. The majority of leading vehicle manufacturers and insurance providers use Agero’s roadside assistance, accident management, dispatch, consumer affairs and telematics innovations to strengthen their businesses and create stronger, lasting connections with their customers. Together, we’re making driving smarter and safer for everyone.
About the Role:
The Finance Manager position within the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) department is a critical role connecting the FP&A team with Accounting and the key business functions within the Agero organization. The person in this role will lead reporting and analysis for a full P&L line of business.. This responsibility includes understanding the drivers across the full P&L, working with the business team to generate the insights into performance, and tell the story around results. Additionally, this person will work with Accounting to make sure FP&A reporting is well coordinated with accounting and responsible for setting the schedule for close plus all forecasts. The Finance Manager will report to the VP of Finance (FP&A).
Key Outcomes:
- Become the leader on the FP&A team for reporting the results monthly and driving reporting improvements across all areas of the line of business P&L.
- Develop strong business partnership with line of business leaders. Take on all Board reporting and key analysis of business results.
- Build strong relationships with the Agero Controller and Accounting organization to be the go to person on the team for resolving Accounting questions.
Essential Functions:
- Understands the full P&L performance and can tell the story around the results on a monthly and year-to-date basis.
- Coordinates and manages the schedule for the annual plan, strategic plan and quarterly forecasts, providing insightful analytics and reporting.
- Responsible for the scheduling and managing the full close cycle.
- Establishes and manages procedures, goals, and priorities relating to financial management, budget, forecast and/or accounting while owning the process to ensure accurate accounting recognition practices.
- Supervises and participates in the preparation of various internal and external financial statements and reports.
- Provides thought leadership on key initiatives to meet company objectives.
- Delivers insightful dashboards to internal customers, providing top level snapshots on key performance indicators.
- Maintains a formal pulse on risks and opportunities and partners with team on appropriate actions required to minimize or offset risks and maximize opportunities.
- Acts as a catalyst for change, driving continuous improvement in efficiency, customer service and analytical support for strategic priorities.
- Reviews financial statements with management personnel of all levels including senior leadership.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
EDUCATION: College degree or equivalent work experience. MBA preferred
EXPERIENCE: 8+ years’ experience. 3 years of project or supervisory management experience Excellent history of cross functional interaction including but not limited to technology, corporate controller, financial reporting, product development, delivery operations, legal, customer relations and sales.
SKILLS: Detail oriented, organized, conscientious, strong written and oral communication skills, and strong analytical ability. Strong financial modeling capability.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Interfaces with internal and customers at all levels.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: May require additional hours and duties and eventually travel.
About Agero
Agero’s mission is to safeguard consumers on the road through a unique combination of platform intelligence and human powered solutions, strengthening our clients’ relationships with their drivers. We are a leading provider of driving solutions, including roadside assistance, accident management, consumer affairs and telematics. The company protects 115 million vehicles in partnership with leading automobile manufacturers, insurance carriers and other diversified clients. Managing one of the largest national networks of service providers, Agero responds to more than 12 million requests annually for assistance. Agero, a member company of The Cross Country Group, is headquartered in Medford, Mass., with operations throughout North America. To learn more, visit www.agero.com and follow on Twitter @AgeroNews.
THIS DESCRIPTION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A COMPLETE STATEMENT OF JOB CONTENT, RATHER TO ACT AS A GUIDE TO THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED. MANAGEMENT RETAINS THE DISCRETION TO ADD TO OR CHANGE THE DUTIES OF THE POSITION AT ANY TIME.