Sndjonline
Finance Manager – Business Planning & Strategy Job ID: 300525
Sndjonline, New York, New York, United States
About Us
S&J Group: a diversified logistics and supply chain group serving international customers. Operations: cargo, freight forwarding, courier services, exports and allied logistics. Focus: professionalising finance, strengthening cash discipline and building scalable systems for growth. About the Role
Build a business‑focused finance function that delivers clear insights to leadership. Translate financial data into actionable direction across operations. Partner with Directors and senior leadership to influence how businesses are run and scaled. Note: this role is strategic FP&A/business finance — not bookkeeping or compliance‑focused. Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
Produce monthly management MIS with concise insights and variance analysis. Track performance versus budget and forecasts; maintain rolling forecasts. Build financial models to support decision‑making. Cash Flow & Working Capital
Maintain a 13‑week rolling cash forecast and update it regularly. Monitor receivables, payables and working capital cycles; flag risks early. Recommend corrective actions to protect cash and improve liquidity. Business & Decision Support
Support pricing, cost optimisation and investment decisions with data‑backed analysis. Prepare scenario analyses and business case evaluations for strategic initiatives. Present clear recommendations to non‑finance stakeholders and senior leaders. Profitability & Cost Visibility
Analyse profitability by customer, product and business line. Identify margin leakage and cost inefficiencies; suggest improvements. Clarify revenue quality and cash impact for leadership decisions. Collaboration & Governance
Work with the Accounts team to ensure accurate and timely data. Support budgeting and forecasting processes and strengthen finance controls. Drive improvements to reporting and finance processes as the organisation scales. What This Role Is Not
Day‑to‑day bookkeeping or voucher entry. Execution of statutory compliance filings (GST, TDS, payroll). Audit execution or routine compliance administration. Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics or similar; MBA (Finance) preferred. 5–8 years in FP&A, business finance, financial planning or management reporting roles. Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills (pivot tables, formulas). Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and management reporting. Experience preparing management MIS, budgets, forecasts and rolling cash forecasts. Familiarity with ERPs; exposure to Zoho is a plus. Clear communicator able to present financial insights to non‑finance stakeholders. Analytical, detail‑oriented and comfortable working with evolving data sets. Ability to collaborate across teams and influence senior leadership. Basic awareness of accounting principles and statutory compliance (knowledge, not execution). Preferred Qualifications
Professional credentials (CA, CFA, CPA, CMA) or MBA with finance specialisation. Experience in logistics, supply chain or related service industries. Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) or SQL for dashboarding. Exposure to automation (VBA, Python) and reporting improvements. Prior experience working closely with founders or senior leadership in SMEs. What We Offer
Direct exposure to senior leadership and impact on business decisions. High ownership and visibility across group companies. Competitive compensation tied to experience. Opportunity to grow into senior finance leadership as the group expands. Who Will Succeed in This Role
Business‑minded finance professional who goes beyond reporting. Comfortable asking "why" and offering constructive challenge. Motivated to build systems and financial clarity rather than maintain the status quo.
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S&J Group: a diversified logistics and supply chain group serving international customers. Operations: cargo, freight forwarding, courier services, exports and allied logistics. Focus: professionalising finance, strengthening cash discipline and building scalable systems for growth. About the Role
Build a business‑focused finance function that delivers clear insights to leadership. Translate financial data into actionable direction across operations. Partner with Directors and senior leadership to influence how businesses are run and scaled. Note: this role is strategic FP&A/business finance — not bookkeeping or compliance‑focused. Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
Produce monthly management MIS with concise insights and variance analysis. Track performance versus budget and forecasts; maintain rolling forecasts. Build financial models to support decision‑making. Cash Flow & Working Capital
Maintain a 13‑week rolling cash forecast and update it regularly. Monitor receivables, payables and working capital cycles; flag risks early. Recommend corrective actions to protect cash and improve liquidity. Business & Decision Support
Support pricing, cost optimisation and investment decisions with data‑backed analysis. Prepare scenario analyses and business case evaluations for strategic initiatives. Present clear recommendations to non‑finance stakeholders and senior leaders. Profitability & Cost Visibility
Analyse profitability by customer, product and business line. Identify margin leakage and cost inefficiencies; suggest improvements. Clarify revenue quality and cash impact for leadership decisions. Collaboration & Governance
Work with the Accounts team to ensure accurate and timely data. Support budgeting and forecasting processes and strengthen finance controls. Drive improvements to reporting and finance processes as the organisation scales. What This Role Is Not
Day‑to‑day bookkeeping or voucher entry. Execution of statutory compliance filings (GST, TDS, payroll). Audit execution or routine compliance administration. Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics or similar; MBA (Finance) preferred. 5–8 years in FP&A, business finance, financial planning or management reporting roles. Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills (pivot tables, formulas). Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and management reporting. Experience preparing management MIS, budgets, forecasts and rolling cash forecasts. Familiarity with ERPs; exposure to Zoho is a plus. Clear communicator able to present financial insights to non‑finance stakeholders. Analytical, detail‑oriented and comfortable working with evolving data sets. Ability to collaborate across teams and influence senior leadership. Basic awareness of accounting principles and statutory compliance (knowledge, not execution). Preferred Qualifications
Professional credentials (CA, CFA, CPA, CMA) or MBA with finance specialisation. Experience in logistics, supply chain or related service industries. Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) or SQL for dashboarding. Exposure to automation (VBA, Python) and reporting improvements. Prior experience working closely with founders or senior leadership in SMEs. What We Offer
Direct exposure to senior leadership and impact on business decisions. High ownership and visibility across group companies. Competitive compensation tied to experience. Opportunity to grow into senior finance leadership as the group expands. Who Will Succeed in This Role
Business‑minded finance professional who goes beyond reporting. Comfortable asking "why" and offering constructive challenge. Motivated to build systems and financial clarity rather than maintain the status quo.
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