SR MANAGER FINANCE-Cost Finance

Senior Manager Finance, Cost Finance at Home Depot / THD is a leadership role based in Atlanta, GA, onsite. The position provides financial leadership, planning, and reporting while directing a team to drive cost control and key metrics in collaboration with the Director of Finance.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth strategic analysis to fully understand the business and its drivers.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and organizational structures and implement changes.
• Plan and drive execution of departmental objectives aligned with broader financial goals.
• Participate in the annual budget process, monitor monthly expenditures, and ensure adherence to budget targets.
• Review monthly metrics to confirm goals are achieved and identify variances.
• Develop and support strategic partnerships with business stakeholders.
• Engage in cross-functional initiatives aimed at solving business issues and strengthening competitive advantage.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication with Finance, Operations, Information Systems, and other areas as needed.
• Lead, plan, and coordinate teams to execute financial activities efficiently and accurately.
• Utilize performance metrics to track results and manage workload effectively.
• Ensure operational processes and procedures comply with established policies and internal controls.
• Forecast revenues and expenditures and present findings to management.
• Conduct financial planning for the function and provide actionable recommendations.
• Drive key functional financial metrics to support business objectives.
• Oversee and ensure the quality of financial reporting.

Requirements

• Must be eighteen years of age or older and legally permitted to work in the United States.
• MBA degree
• Prior experience leading an analysis or planning team
• Thorough working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and internal accounting controls
• Knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning and resource allocation
• Ability to develop and implement strategies that support the company objectives
• Ability to lead and develop subordinates
• Effective communication with all departments and levels of associates, both verbally and in writing
• Strong critical thinking skills, using logic to evaluate strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions

Direct Manager / Direct Reports

• Typically reports to the Director of Finance.
• Responsible for direct supervision of others, including planning, monitoring, and reviewing subordinates; may oversee a shift or multiple work groups. Responsibilities include recommendations on selection, termination, performance appraisal, and professional development.

Travel Requirements

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10 percent of the time.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily seated with regular opportunities to move; occasional light lifting may be required.

Working Conditions

• Located in a comfortable indoor environment; infrequent exposure to unusual conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be eighteen years of age or older and legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA
• Prior experience leading an analysis or planning team

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field

Preferred Education

• No additional education beyond the stated degree

Minimum Years of Work Experience

• 6 years

Preferred Years of Work Experience

• No additional years beyond the minimum

Minimum Leadership Experience

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience

• None

Certifications

• None

Competencies

• Thorough working knowledge of GAAP and internal accounting controls
• Understanding of business and management principles, including strategic planning and resource allocation
• Ability to develop and implement strategies that support company objectives
• Ability to lead and develop subordinates
• Effective written and verbal communication across departments and levels
• Strong critical thinking skills, applying logic to assess alternative solutions