Job Description

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

The role offers a mix of strategic, operational and financial work and the opportunity to collaborate with a wide array of stakeholders to own decision making and execution.

The Business Development Manager will report to the CEO. S/he will provide financial and analytical support while collaborating with a wide array of stakeholders to drive success for the organization. This role will be responsible for (1) forecast planning and execution, including reporting and variance analysis; (2) identification of business trends, including risks and opportunities; and (3) ad hoc analysis to maximize the value of each brand.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• P&L review, financial reporting, tax related issues, business optimization

• Operating Plan and management

• Provide financial planning, analysis and decision support, as well as budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and risk assessments

• Key member of cross-functional team which serves as the finance advisory council to the CEO to assist in making strategic decisions to drive business performance

• Lead assessment of brand economics / business cases for investments and make financial recommendations based on financial hurdles across multiple financial measures

• Business research for future opportunities and optimization

• Implement new procedures and train employees

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will possess the following key skills and competencies:

• Distinctive quantitative, critical thinking and modeling skills

• Very strong Excel skills and project management applications

• Strong combination of financial, analytical and strategic skills

• Strong oral and written communications and the ability to build productive working relationships with various levels, functions and teams

• Ability to navigate and come up with solutions that are cost conscious and straight forward

• Extremely high attention to detail, yet proven ability to maintain a macro view of the business

• Independent, out-of-the-box thinker with conviction of thought

• High sense of urgency with the ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities

• Personal drive and passion to understand the business

EDUCATION:

• The ideal candidate would have a Bachelor's degree and an MBA in any or a combination of the following fields: Accounting, Finance, Engineering

• Experience with QuickBooks preferred

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• The interview format will consist of a panel interview followed by a paid 30 day on the job evaluation where the applicant will have the opportunity to demonstrate related skills and adaptability.

  • The applicant will present some of his/her accomplished projects with the panel, showcasing the talent the applicant may bring to this company

  • The applicant will provide college transcripts

• This is a position expected to grow towards the Chief Operating Officer role

Company Description

We invite you to apply if you are a local resident or if you are willing to relocate.