Business Unit Finance Manager

Business Unit Finance Manager -  Aggregates

Heritage Construction and Materials is a segment of The Heritage Group of companies. This position will be reporting to the CFO of HCM but working directly under the U.S. Aggregates organization. The Heritage Group (THG) is a family-owned company that has been in operation for over 80 years.  THG turns big challenges into even bigger opportunities.  THG is a family of relationship-builders, problem-solvers and opportunity seekers that aim to make a difference in the world.  THG manages a portfolio of over thirty independent businesses that operate in distinct industry operating groups Construction and Materials, Environmental Services, and Energy & Refining.  This vast experience combined with a team management style allows for the diversity of a large conglomerate and the personal service of a smaller, customer-focused organization. THG is a growth-oriented company with operations in North America, Europe, and Asia and a customer network that spans the globe. As a family-owned business, a long-term financial approach and conservative investment philosophy has placed the Company on a solid foundation to pursue growth opportunities as they appear. The organization has a creative culture, always searching for opportunities and researching industry-changing solutions. The company has grown impressively over the past 30 years both organically and by acquisition, often turning around distressed businesses. 

Responsibilities

• Partner with Business Unit President to drive financial performance (both income statement and balance sheet) of the business unit
• Determine financial status by comparing and analyzing results and variances; identifying trends and recommending actions
• Work cross-functionally across the business unit to accomplish tasks and drive performance by providing data and insights to process owners while also holding team members accountable for performance
• Partner with the shared services accounting organization to consolidate and analyze financial data to complete accurate, timely and consistent monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting
• Lead process to prepare detailed annual financial budgets and monthly financial forecasts
• Develop detailed financial models for potential transactions, including but not limited to M&A, capital expenditures, and plant expansions
• Prepare high quality, professional, and accurate presentations and memorandums for management and board of directors on a timely basis
• Provide financial, analytical, and strategic support on special projects, ad-hoc, and long-term business needs
• Increase productivity by developing automated applications, eliminating duplications and coordinating information requirements
• Advocate for your business unit with respect to shared services and the broader HC&M and THG finance community
• Follow policies and procedures and develop/recommend improvements/enhancements to financial policies and procedures
• Complete tasks correctly and on time with high attention to detail
• Develop and maintain a broad understanding of the company's offerings and plays an important role in making recommendations on courses of action to the management team; utilizes strong communication skills to lead meetings or be a part of special project teams

Qualifications/ Requirements

• Five years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis or corporate accounting
• A bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, or equivalent practical experience (top 20 business school preferred)
• Exceptional proficiency in Excel: discounted cash flow modeling, scenario analysis, and statistical analysis
• Demonstrated work experience: financial statement analysis, modeling, and reporting; critical thinking, and executive presentations
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to collaborate effectively using a broad range of influence styles to drive desired results 
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey various forms of information to a broad audience
• A high degree of self-confidence, poise, maturity, discretion, and diplomacy
• Self-motivated and passionate with a drive for success enthusiastic about delivering high-quality work and making a difference in your function, our company, and our industry 
• Ability to work with and act in utmost confidentiality with sensitive company information
• Have a strong ownership mentality and drive for results
• Sound problem solver who can quickly process complex information and present it clearly and simply
• Strong knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint

Primary Location: United States-Indiana-Indianapolis

Work Locations: Indianapolis

Job: Business Unit Finance Manager

Organization: Heritage Construction and Materials

Travel: Yes, up to 20 % of the Time

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