Finance Manager - (06042)

Activant Solutions Inc. is a leading technology provider of business management solutions serving small and medium-sized retail and wholesale distribution businesses in three primary vertical markets: hardlines and lumber; wholesale distribution; and the automotive parts aftermarket. Founded in 1972, Activant provides customers with tailored proprietary software, professional services, content, supply chain connectivity, and analytics. More than 30,000 customer locations use an Activant solution to manage their day-to-day operations. Headquartered in Texas, Activant has operations in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Canada, France, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.

Finance Manager ? Automotive Market ? Livermore, CA (#06042)

We are currently seeking a Finance Manager for our Livermore, CA location to support our automotive market. As a Finance Manger, you will:

? Support operations groups by providing financial reporting and analysis
? Manage and drive annual budgeting process
? Review operating group financials during monthly lose process
? Interpret monthly financial performance
? Monitor adherence to budget
? Contribute to sales incentive compensation planning process, report on monthly sales performance, and perform monthly sales incentive payout calculations

Responsibilities:

? Report and interpret the company?s financial performance
? Report key financial metrics and evaluate trends
? Prepare presentations for reviews with senior management and investors
? Work with management to develop budgets, monitor adherence to budgets, and understand variances
? Gather, evaluate, and summarize recommendations for financial plans, future resource requirements, operating forecasts, acquisition activity, etc.
? Perform scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, and comparative benchmarking analysis

Education & Experience:

? BS/BA - major in finance or accounting is preferred
? 7-10 years of work experience - in financial or data analysis role preferred
? Ability to work and communicate professionally and effectively with others at all levels of the organization - both in finance and in operations
? Ability to work independently or as part of a team
? Expertise in working with Microsoft Excel; proficiency with Microsoft Access
? Demonstrated experience using Excel to build and maintain financial models as well as perform financial analysis
? Experience using financial/accounting software applications to query data, build budgets, and report financials; Oracle, OFA, and Discoverer experience preferred
? PowerPoint/presentation software skills preferred
? Proven track record of taking initiative, producing quality work, and meeting tight deadlines
? Demonstrated ability to solve problems, determine appropriate actions, and complete projects with little direction
? General knowledge of accounting policies and procedures


We offer a competitive benefits program which includes:

- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Life Insurance
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Health Care Spending Account
- Dependant Care Spending Account
- 401(k) Savings Plan

Don?t wait. If you're ready to use your skills and knowledge to promote Industry Leading Business Management Solutions, Activant is the place for you.


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