Finance Manager (PE Backed)

Korn Ferry · Phoenix, Arizona

FULL TIME

Job Description

Finance Manager – Remote (must live MST or PST)

Our client is seeking a

strategic Regional Finance Manager

to partner closely with operational leadership and drive financial performance across a multi‑unit business. This role leads forecasting, planning, pricing strategy, and performance management while supporting growth in a fast‑moving, project‑driven environment.

Key

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary finance partner to regional and operational leaders, providing insights that guide decision‑making.

Lead initiatives that improve profitability, efficiency, and overall business performance.

Build financial models, dashboards, and analytical tools that support strategic and operational decisions.

Own annual, quarterly, and monthly budgeting and forecasting processes.

Conduct pricing analysis and deliver decision support for new and existing work.

Review project performance, including revenue, margins, and budget‑to‑actual results.

Analyze KPIs and clearly communicate drivers of performance and key variances.

Prepare financial presentations and variance explanations for leadership.

Champion the use of business intelligence and reporting tools.

Support acquisition diligence and integration activities.

Manage and develop a Financial Analyst, including workload prioritization and professional development.

Lead ad hoc financial analyses and create tools/templates to improve financial decision‑making.

Leverage AI‑enabled tools to enhance reporting, forecasting, and analytical efficiency.

Partner with project accounting to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with accounting standards.

Preferred

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.

CPA a plus.

8+ years of FP&A or related experience, Big 4 or large regional public accounting experience preferred.

Experience in project‑based or service‑oriented environments preferred.

Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial insights to non‑financial audiences.

Proven ability to diagnose business performance issues and recommend actionable solutions.

Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Domo, Tableau).

Demonstrated ability to use AI‑enabled tools to improve analysis and reporting.

SE: 510823228

Company	Korn Ferry
Location	Phoenix, Arizona
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Full-time