Business Unit Controller jobs in Lexington, KY

Our success is a result of the diversity of the Big Ass Fans team. Are you seeking an opportunity to work with extraordinary people with an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you have something that sets you apart from the rest? With a bias for action, we want you to #livelifebigass and bring the next great BAF product to market. From our customers to our employees, we are passionate about what we can accomplish together. If this sounds exciting to you, you might be exactly what we need on our team.     

The Business Unit Finance Manager plays a vital role working alongside Senior Leadership in our mission to Build to a Billion! Applying the 80/20 methodology to our Business Units, you will streamline financial processes so that we can better invest in our people, our products, and our systems and bring the biggest returns. You will serve as a strategic authority and dynamic business partner managing various finance projects, annual budgets, monthly P&L analysis, KPI reporting, forecasting and leadership presentations, across BAF’s five Business Units. Working side by side with the VP – Finance, the successful candidate will have a desire to work in a fast-paced environment based on trust and a bias for action!  


Responsibilities     

• Contribute to the development, delivery, and achievement of Business Unit strategic financial objectives and priorities.     

• Enhance Business Unit financial performance through improved forecasting, business analysis, reporting (i.e. budget-to-actual/variance reporting) and overall systems and processes.     

• Analyze and communicate the trends of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) relating to financial metrics such as sales, expenditures, and profit margin within each Business Unit.     

• Interpret and communicate monthly financial results and business performance for each Business Unit.     

• Collaborate with Business Unit General Managers on monthly business reviews to Senior Leadership.      

• Partner with Corporate FP&A in annual budget process and quarterly forecasting for each Business Unit.     

• Create and manage Business Unit pricing models; contribute to commercial business decisions via , as well analyzing monthly leading indicators to help predict future performance.     

• Create and lead continuous improvement and strategic best practice initiatives necessary to drive financial efficiencies and processes.     

• Analyze complex financial scenarios to provide detailed insight into Business Unit drivers and potential value creation opportunities; this may require gathering and interpreting of marketing, logistics, manufacturing data.      

• Partner with Sr. Leadership – CEO, CCO and Group CFO - on data requests regarding Business Unit financials, strategic initiatives, and ad-hoc duties as required and necessary to support the business.     

• Develops financial models and exhibits for acquisition opportunities, presenting to Sr. Leadership and Madison Industries group CFO.       

Requirements    

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting    

• 7 years finance experience required    

• Exceptional communication and entrepreneurial skills    

• ERP systems experience required (Epicor, a plus)    

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including strong working knowledge of Excel    

• Manufacturing industry experience, a plus    

• Self-starting, flexible and responsive - able to make decisions in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks/assignments within specified deadlines    

• Able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders     

• Strong attention to detail and analytical capabilities    

• Proven team player with ability to work with colleagues at all levels, including senior management and peers    

• Maintain company and employee confidentiality at all times and handle sensitive employee information and protect BAF proprietary information in an appropriate manner    

Why live life Big Ass?

You’re not just a member of the Big Ass Fans team; it’s BIGGER than us. We are a Madison Industries company - one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world. Madison Industries has fostered and built exceptional companies that are essential to our collective health and well-being. Come join us as we build something truly remarkable!

You want benefits? We’ve got your health insurance, life insurance, 401(k) and more. You want Big Ass Benefits? Join us in the cantina for a catered lunch followed by a game of Ping-Pong, Pool or Cornhole. Did we meet our daily goals today? Let’s open the beer fridge and play a game of pool! Don’t forget to attend the latest BAF-sponsored social outing.

Big Ass Fans, a perennial honoree among “Best Places to Work” offers employees competitive pay and a challenging and rewarding work environment!


Why haven’t you applied yet?

Big Ass Fans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Big Ass Fans maintains an environment where each individual is valued and respected. Individuals are expected to understand and comply with OSHA and ISO 9001 standards and procedures. Individuals are expected to apply safe work methods when performing the job requirements in hazardous and non-hazardous environments to avoid injury to self to co-workers or damage to property. Individuals are expected to report unsafe work conditions or equipment operation to supervisors immediately and observe all safety rules.
     

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