Sr Finance Manager
Lenovo
Why Work at Lenovo
Description and Requirements
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the North American service delivery division
- Manage month-end/quarter-end close processes (e.g., accruals, reconciliations) to ensure accuracy and timeliness, resolving variances and discrepancies proactively.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning (FP&A)
- Develop and manage the division’s annual operating budget and quarterly forecasts, collaborating with service leaders to align plans with cost controls, and resource needs (e.g., labor, service materials).
- Conduct variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast) for key metrics (revenue per service contract, gross margin, operating expenses) and provide actionable insights to drive performance improvements.
- Support long-term financial planning by modeling growth scenarios (e.g., new service launches, geographic expansion) and assessing financial feasibility.
Service-Centric Financial Optimization
- Analyze profitability of service lines, client contracts, and regional operations to identify high-performing areas and opportunities to reduce costs (e.g., optimizing technician labor costs, streamlining supply chain for service parts).
- Monitor key service financial KPIs (e.g., billable hours utilization, service revenue conversion, customer retention costs) and report on performance to leadership.
Team Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Lead and develop a team, providing coaching, performance feedback, and career development support.
- Act as a financial business partner to North American service leadership, participating in weekly/monthly meetings to advise on financial implications of operational decisions (e.g., staffing changes, contract negotiations).
- Collaborate with corporate finance teams (e.g., treasury, tax, FP&A) to align divisional financial processes with global standards and share regional insights.
Process Improvement & System Oversight
- Identify inefficiencies in financial processes (e.g., manual reconciliations, disjointed reporting) and lead process automation initiatives (e.g., implementing ERP enhancements, leveraging financial analytics tools like Power BI or Tableau).
- Maintain oversight of financial systems (e.g., SAP) used by the service division, ensuring data
- integrity and training team members on system updates.
Basic Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
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10+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, FP&A, or accounting, preferably within a multinational organization.
3 +years of management experience
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Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial consolidation, and internal controls.
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Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel modeling skills.
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Demonstrated ability to manage month-end close, financial analysis, and budgeting processes.
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Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
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Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or MBA.
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Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or equivalent certification.
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Experience in the technology, services, or manufacturing industry.
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Prior experience supporting regional or global business units.
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Proficiency with financial visualization and analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau).
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Proven success in leading process improvement and automation initiatives.
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Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration experience.