Manager Finance - FP&A (# 62761) Job in Atlanta, GA 30309

Position Detail
Manager Finance - FP&A (# 62761)
Atlanta, GA

Date: 11/20/2009
Company: The Home Depot
Category: Finance/Acctng/Treasury/Investor Relatio
Type: Full-time
Travel: 0-25%
Relocation: no

POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION PURPOSE -
In this position, the Manager of Finance will be expected to provide total financial leadership, direction and analysis to the functional management team. As a member of the strategic leadership team for the function, the leader of Finance will play a key role in driving functional metrics, controlling costs, and work closely with the finance leadership, in order to achieve business goals and create shareholder value. This manager of FP&A will lead, coordinate, and manage multiple cross functional teams to define and deliver sustained cost out and productivity enhancing opportunities. This role will require extensive skills in influencing others, communication (e.g., verbal and power point), and analytics. The individual will have the ability to leverage off shore analytics groups to augment team resources. In addition, this role will perform monthly ad-hoc analysis and assist in answering key business questions as they arise.
MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES -

* Strategic Analysis/Problem Solving - Works to fully understand business; identify and implement process and organizational improvements. Plans and ensures execution of department objectives.
* Participates in preparation of the annual budget, reviews monthly expenditures and ensures that budgetary goals are met. Reviews monthly metrics to ensure goals are met.
* Conduct financial planning for function and make appropriate recommendations.
* Leads, plans, and coordinates work teams in an efficient manner to effectively perform any financial function and activity; utilizes metrics to track performance and manage workload. Ensures operational processes and procedures are compliant and consist with established policies.
* Drive key functional financial metrics.
* Project Management- Develops and supports a strategic alliance with business partners. Participates in cross-functional activities focused on solving business issues and enhancing our competitive advantage.
* Facilitates cross-functional communication with other areas of the business including but not limited to Finance, Human Resources, Real Estate, Operations, and Information Systems.
NATURE AND SCOPE -

* Typically reports to a Director level
* This position has no direct reports.
ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -
Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Must be eighteen years of age
* Must pass the Drug Test
* Must pass the Background Check
* Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable

EDUCATION REQUIRED -

* The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE - 5

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -

* Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES -

* Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, analysis and reporting of financial data.
* Knowledge of business and mgmt. Principles involved in strategic planning and resource allocation.
* Project management skills; ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively.
* Judgment and decision-making skills; considering relative costs, benefits of potential actions.