Serve as “right hand” to VC leader, creatively collaborating across SEF to identify cost and cash opportunities, build and execute plans to drive improvement
Support CFO as financial leader and strategic thought partner, advising on investment decisions, risk trade-offs, gap closure and risk management
Drive the sharing of Value Creation & FP&A best practices and processes between regions and Verticals
Assist SEF’s leadership team in making sound financial choices within their areas of responsibility via ad hoc analysis and coaching
Support the Auto strategic and annual planning process; ensure tight linkage with business and financial objectives; facilitate setting financial targets for region teams and work with them to build plans to achieve
Partner with CFO to proactively highlight risks and opportunities, and support decision making and resourcing to deliver against both the annual and long-term Strategic Plans
Partner with Regional Leaders to create the external storyline on the performance of the Auto business
Partner with Group FP&A to create Monthly Business Review (MBR) materials which highlight the performance and plans of the international business and the Value Creation function

BA or BS required in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or another quantitative field
4+ years of finance related experience, with certification or specialized coursework in value creation preferred
Strong influencing, project management and presentation skills
Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment, across all functions, generate solutions/recommendations to issues before topic is presented to management
Successful track record of designing and implementing process improvements and optimization
Strong working knowledge of ERP and Financial reporting systems
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; understanding of data and experience with deploying advanced data tools (Power BI, QlikView, Alteryx, Tableau) a significant plus
Independent self-starter with ability to multi-task in a highly energetic, fast-paced environment
Exceptional communication skills—verbal, written, and interpersonal
Exceptional relationship builder with staff, colleagues, cross-functional teams, and third parties
Creative problem solver who is energized by new projects & assignments that propel the business forward
Excited by solving “big picture” questions by partnering with the global team & looking at the business in new ways

Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement
Program & benefits in support of your well-being
Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs

Manager, Value Creation, FP&A

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