Finance Manager, Corporate FP&A
 

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Finance Manager to join our Corporate FP&A team, focused on process improvement, automation, and financial modeling to enhance forecasting and reporting processes. This role will focus on delivering high-quality financial analysis and clear reporting to support both internal decision-making and, at times, external messaging alongside executive management and finance partners. Ideal candidates will bring either a strong foundation in accounting with an interest in automation, or technical expertise in process automation and analytics with a desire to deepen their financial reporting skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and refine financial statement models to support both short-term and long-term forecasting and reporting needs, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with corporate objectives.
• Support cash flow and balance sheet forecasting processes, using a foundation in accounting or analytics to enhance data integrity and provide insights that inform executive decisions.
• Respond to specific data requests and conduct what-if analyses by creating clear, concise ad-hoc financial models that are timely and easy to interpret for decision-makers.
• Analyze competitive and industry data to support performance assessments and provide insights into our strategic positioning relative to key competitors.
• Develop and analyze financial scenarios to support strategic decision-making, providing insights on potential outcomes and assisting in risk assessment for both short-term and long-term planning.
• Identify and implement efficiencies in financial reporting by enhancing data collection from disparate sources, streamlining workflows, and leveraging automation to improve accuracy and reduce reporting timelines.
• Contribute to presentations and reports that clearly communicate financial health and trends, supporting both internal and, when needed, external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of forecasting cycles, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and alignment with corporate targets.
• Collaborate with finance, accounting, and strategy business partners to align on forecasting and reporting, and share insights based on either an accounting-focused or analytics-driven approach.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a finance or analytical role, ideally in financial reporting, analytics, or systems management within a public company, public accounting, or related setting.
• Strong foundation in accounting principles with an interest in process automation, or proficiency in automation and analytics tools with a basic understanding of accounting.
• Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and multi-dimensional databases, such as TM1, Hyperion, or Essbase.
• Advanced skills in Excel, including complex financial modeling, as well as advanced proficiency in PowerPoint.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to ensure data accuracy across complex systems.
• Ability to effectively operate with flexibility in a fast-paced, constantly evolving team environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field.
• CPA certification or active CPA candidate.
• Strong background in FP&A, Corporate Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience with financial forecasting, strategic planning, or scenario modeling in a corporate environment.
• Experience with analytical or automation tools, such as Python, R, SAS, Alteryx, or similar platforms.
• Experience with board-level reporting and executive presentations.

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.