Finance Manager

Company: Workiva, Inc.
Location: Ames
Posted on: May 20, 2025

Job Description:

SummaryThe Finance Manager is responsible for effectively planning, reporting, and communicating our corporate financial results and plans. The manager provides leadership over the finance team and effectively manages direct reports. This position is responsible for the completion of the company's financial budget and financial forecasts. The individual has the ability to draw conclusions and provide insight from complex financial data sets. The manager participates in driving the execution of the corporate financial strategy.What You'll Do

• Manages the annual budget planning process providing assistance to operating groups as needed to ensure the timely development of an accurate budget that supports corporate goals and strategies
• Manages and leads direct reports in the area of finance
• Participates in driving solutions to key analytical, strategic, and business challenges
• Drives process improvements related to forecasting, reporting, modeling, and analysis
• Works with operations to forecast, report, and analyze financial performance
• Responsible for reports to internal stakeholders, including headcount, compensation, and assigned cost-center reports
• Delivers key analysis of financial and operational performance on a weekly and monthly basis
• Prepares executive-level financial presentations utilized by senior managementWhat You'll NeedMinimum Qualifications
  • 5+ Years of experience in finance, business analytics, or planning
  • BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fieldPreferred Qualifications
    • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
    • Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, changing environment
    • Extremely detail-oriented and organized
    • Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision
    • Time management
    • Ability to multitask with multiple projects simultaneously
    • Ability to interact effectively with co-workers across all levels and areas of the company
    • Ability to deliver results under tight deadlines
    • Excellent analytical, technical, financial modeling, and presentation skills
    • Ability to analyze raw data, draw conclusions, and develop actionable recommendations
    • Effectively lead and develop direct reportsTravel Requirements and Working Conditions
      • 25% Travel for customer and internal meetings
      • Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva officeHow You'll Be Rewarded Salary range in the US: $106,000.00 - $172,000.00 A discretionary bonus typically paid annually Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits packageThe salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic.We strongly encourage and welcome people from historically marginalized groups to apply.Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email talentacquisition@workiva.com.Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.#LI-MJ1

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