Associate Finance Manager - New York, United States - Questex

Description

We have an Amazing Career Opportunity for an Associate Finance Manager

This position can be remote with preference working in the Tri-State region (NY, NJ, CT).

We are looking for an experienced, motivated individual to join our Finance Team as our Associate Finance Manager. This role will work with the FP&A Manager to provide support to operational business groups, as assigned, through information analyses (e.g. current processes, actual performance vs. budget and prior year, budget, etc.), preparation of operational data/analyses for publication to various constituents throughout company (Management, Sales, Product Management, Operations, etc.) who rely on/benefit from the information to make informed business decisions.Primary responsibilities will include assisting the business team in the monthly business financial review, identification of areas for cost reductions and operational improvements, annual budget process, periodic forecasting, and periodic analysis of operations performance.

Who are we?

At Questex, you can make an impact by helping marketers and buyers connect more efficiently and effectively. Questex is a leading global events, media, and business information company, yet we are still a place where your voice is heard, and your ideas are appreciated. So, you can make an immediate difference in our success while advancing your career.

Questex drives business forward through a rich engagement platform centered on leading events and surrounded by data insights and digital communities.

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As our Associate Finance Manager, you'll support Questex's success by:

• Prepare monthly analysis of cost of goods sold and operational expenses against prior year and budget/forecast, providing explanations and business solutions to help mitigate the risks and take advantage of the opportunities
• Analyze, model and improve cost efficiencies, product pricing, variable contributions, and sales results in conjunction with the operating plan
• Partner with Businesses and Shared Service teams in determining financial impact due to product terminations, new product roll out, etc. and prepare periodic forecasts to update management on projected results.
• Validate data, create custom and canned financial reports in the budgeting and dashboard software packages.
• Analyze financial performance against key business metrics and document pertinent financial highlights that will enable management to determine progress against budgets/forecasts.
• Preparation of annual budget, forecast updates for the business units assigned
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
• Identify, investigate, and analyze potential operational improvements, and as appropriate, based on findings make proposal for operational changes (policy, procedures, processes, etc.)
• Understand and follow company policies and procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned and required by the FP&A Manager and senior FP&A leaders

What we will love about your background:

• Strong experience in income statement analysis
• Solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
• Conscientious about timeliness of assignments and quality of work product
• Able to handle multiple tasks and maintain control and order over same
• Able to analyze, organize, summarize and articulate business/financial information. Strong financial modeling skills
• Accountable for specific performance
• Task and goal oriented, confidential, ethical, credible
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated to learn new concepts and participate in new projects

Your Experience and Education include:

• 3+ years' experience, with 2+ years in a similar role.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, ability to work with lookups and pivot tables; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Limelight (or equivalent), Salesforce, Intacct (or equivalent) and Business Intelligence tools like Phocas, a plus.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in finance, accounting or economics.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Potentially a Senior Financial Analyst and/or Financial Analyst

Who you are as a Team Member:

• You proactively seek to adopt and implement diversity into your work, including valuing diverse backgrounds, experiences and thinking.
• Willingness to 'roll up sleeves and dive deep into tactical work when necessary.
• Good interpersonal skills, willingness to learn and continue to grow professionally.
• Strong team player and ability to work well with others.

Why apply?

• Why we are here: Helping people to live longer and live better by focusing on the Experience Economy
• What we do: We connect buyers and sellers
• How we do it: Easy to work with. We deliver superior results. Provide world-class experiences.
• Our DNA is our guiding principles: Collaboration, Honesty & Transparency, Curiosity, Growth, Fun, Purpose Driven

OUR CULTURE

At Questex, we listen to each other and to our customers. And we have fun in a fast-paced, vibrant, and supportive environment. We're big on ideas, not on rigid processes, rules, or org charts. We know that life can be unpredictable, so we're flexible and adaptable to change.

YOUR INITIATIVE

At Questex, you will join a fast-growing company of bright and ambitious but easygoing people from a diversity of professions, experiences, and backgrounds. We keep it real. Like to take the lead? Go for it We encourage innovative thinking and action. Whether you like to create things, manage things, or sell things, you can make your mark at Questex.

OUR REWARDS/WHAT WE OFFER

Questex celebrates the contributions of every member of our team by providing a dynamic and caring work environment, and a competitive benefits package designed to ensure our employees physical and mental health are top priority.

The expected base salary for this position ranges from 75K-85K.Salary offers are based on a broad scope of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market, geographic and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package we offer the following:

• Vacation days depending on years of service.
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Health and Welfare Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 100% Company paid Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability coverage.
• Online Educational Learning Library of over 16,000 courses for employees to enhance and develop their skills
• Parental Leave
• Access to Mental Health Resources-Talkspace, & Ginger Virtual Behavioral Health
• 401k, with Matching Contributions to include educational webinars sponsored by our 401K partner.
• Mission-driven culture with an enthusiastic, professional team
• Work-life balance
• Discounts through various partnerships

With offices in Washington, D.C., London & Singapore, we are always on the lookout for talented people to join our team.

Questex is an Equal Opportunity Employer -Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Expression/Age/Military or Veteran Status/Citizenship Status, or other protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.