Global Finance Director

Global Finance Director

Let’s be unstoppable together!

Circana is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data, and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world’s leading brands and retailers take action and unlock business growth. We understand more about the complete consumer, the complete store, and the complete wallet so our clients can go beyond the data to apply insights, ignite innovation, meet consumer demand, and outpace the competition.

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities (with us you can always bring your full self to work). Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together.

Learn more at www.circana.com.

What will you be doing?

Circana is growing the Artificial Intelligence, Technology and Product (ATP) Finance function and seeking a finance leader who will provide thoughtful analysis, insights, and decision support to ATP partners. The Global Director of ATP Finance will play a key role in helping shape Circana’s ATP Finance function and will drive improved business results through detailed forecasts, insightful analysis, and thoughtful process improvement recommendations. The Director will drive monthly P&L packages, budgeting/forecasting, personnel management and the overall cost savings agenda. This role will work collaboratively with ATP partners, accounting, procurement, and other Finance teammates on a global basis.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the Artificial Intelligence, Technology and Product (ATP) group through proactive P&L reporting, forecasting and ad hoc analysis
• Prepare reporting packages, analyses, and narratives for business partners and senior management with emphasis on identifying variance drivers and recommending actions.
• Track and maintain reporting on people count, direct expenses, and key operational metrics
• Partner on business case development and post-mortem tracking on key strategic initiatives. Ensure business plans accurately reflect expected accounting expense treatment
• Maximize the use of Circana’s financial systems (Netsuite, Adaptive, other) to improve quality and timeliness of reporting
• Proactively improve current processes, perform root cause analysis for ongoing issues and identify areas of efficiency with reporting and forecasting
• Drive budgeting & forecasting support and enable accurate visibility on ATP spend trends
• Assist ATP leaders and their teams with forecast and actuals inquiries as needed.
• Ad hoc reporting and other miscellaneous projects as assigned

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, Strategic Planning or Consulting
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related business majors.
• Experience in the Technology Finance a plus.
• High proficiency in Excel required
• Self-starter with intellectual curiosity and a bias toward solving problems.
• Exceptional analytical skills, linking results to drivers with insights for stakeholder-friendly consumption
• Proven track record of extracting, manipulating, and delivering insights from large datasets.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, proactively ideating solutions to key business problems.
• Proven leadership and influencing skills with both peers and business partners
• Seasoned communicator presenting informative financial concepts/insights
• Detail-oriented and experience in shifting priorities quickly under pressure.

Circana Behaviors

As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect and integrity
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone

Location

This position can be located in the following area(s): Chicago, IL or remote

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The salary range for this role is $120,000 -$165,000.