Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Sierra Solutions
Job overview
The Finance Manager role at Sierra Solutions involves leading financial reporting, planning, and analysis to support senior leadership and project teams, with a focus on FP&A and pharmaceutical commercial experience.
Responsibilities and impact
The Finance Manager will prepare and analyze financial reports, manage month-end close activities, oversee accrual and accounting processes, support budgeting and forecasting, conduct internal financial meetings, and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting, 10+ years of finance experience with strong FP&A skills, knowledge of GAAP, pharmaceutical industry experience preferred, proficiency in MS Office and financial tools like Anaplan and Power BI, and experience in a matrixed team environment.
Job location and travel
This is a remote position.
Company overview
Sierra Solutions is a technology consulting firm specializing in providing innovative IT solutions and services to businesses across various industries. They generate revenue through consulting fees, project management, and long-term service contracts. Founded in 2005, the company has a strong reputation for delivering customized software development, cybersecurity, and cloud computing solutions. Sierra Solutions is known for its client-centric approach and has a history of successful partnerships with both small enterprises and large corporations.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your extensive FP&A expertise, emphasizing your experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close processes, as these are central to the Finance Manager role at Sierra Solutions.
Showcase your knowledge of GAAP principles and your ability to manage accruals and accounting processes accurately, which aligns with the job’s compliance and financial integrity requirements.
Highlight any pharmaceutical commercial sector experience and familiarity with financial tools such as Anaplan, Power BI, and QuickBase to demonstrate industry relevance and technical proficiency.
Apply through Sierra Solutions’ corporate website, LinkedIn, and other job boards where this position is posted to maximize your application’s reach and visibility.
Connect with finance professionals and hiring managers within Sierra Solutions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent company financial achievements or asking about their experience working in a remote, matrixed team environment.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'FP&A,' 'GAAP,' 'financial reporting,' 'budgeting,' 'forecasting,' 'pharmaceutical,' and specific software tools to ensure it passes initial automated screenings.
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