Manager, Region Finance

At Briggs Industrial Solutions, our team members and our culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We believe our team members are the key to our success and we pride ourselves in hiring the highest quality people, placing emphasis on safety, ethics, integrity and respect. We are an ESOP-owned company with a customer-first focus. We realize the decisions we make about investments and operating practices ultimately affect the lives of our co-workers, families and business partners. And like those who went before us, every one of us takes that responsibility seriously.

Businesses: Briggs Equipment, Briggs Earth & Ag, Briggs Truck & Rail, Briggs Warehouse Solutions

Mission Statement: Keep business moving by being proactive, accessible, knowledgeable and above all else safe.

Value Proposition: We are an ESOP-owned company with a customer-first focus. Our solutions experts help keep your business moving by being proactive, accessible, knowledgeable and safe.

Values: Balance, Respect, Integrity, Growth, Grit, Safety

Competitive benefits:

• 401(k)
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Hands On and Virtual Training
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Profit Sharing

Simply stated, Briggs team members strive to do the right thing by exceeding the expectations of each other, our customers and our community.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Manager, Region Finance is responsible for providing a broad range of financial support to the growth and effective leadership of the Company. Will assist in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for all Company departments. Ensures Briggs Industrial Solutions standards are adhered to and executed consistent with company direction.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Provide clear, accurate, and timely monthly performance analysis that enhance decision making for the business units and Company
2. Conduct analyses and reporting for respective regional area including monthly financial analysis, reforecasting, variance analysis, pipeline analysis, and graphical summaries of financial performance
3. Coordinate financial and operating metrics across the company to communicate performance results quickly and effectively
4. Partner closely with Regional Leadership in planning and forecasting as part of annual budgeting process
5. Perform fluctuation variance analysis to compare month-to-month and year-over-year variances for continued business growth and development
6. Maintain communication with Sr. Leadership regarding necessary financial information
7. Complete monthly action-based plans for supported regions to enhance future plans and continued business growth
8. Perform periodic and ad hoc financial data analysis, queries, reconciliations, and reports as needed or to satisfy external client and/or audit requests
9. Assist Regional Leadership with month-end close process, including account reconciliations and outstanding issues
10. Perform other related duties as assigned

minimum qualifications

Basic Knowledge & Competencies:

• High proficiency in MS excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, tables and graph production), MS PowerPoint, and Power BI
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and work effectively under tight deadlines
• Strong attention to details and high level of accuracy
• Ability to influence and work in a support role
• Ability to work independently without close supervision
• Strong analytical skills, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills

Previous Experience/Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required
• 7+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment
• Frequent use of hands to manipulate the keyboard, telephone, files and other equipment
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds