Senior Finance Manager

Bentley Systems • Exton, PA • 1d ago

Location: Hybrid, Exton, PA

Job Summary:

As a Senior Finance Manager focusing on expenses, you will be responsible for providing accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis of Bentley's operating costs across various business units and functions. You will work closely with budget owners, finance managers, and accounting teams to ensure expense data is properly captured, allocated, and reconciled. You will also support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, as well as provide insights and recommendations for expense optimization and efficiency. This position requires a strong background in financial analysis, accounting, and strategic thinking, as well as excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with business units to understand cost drivers and identify areas for efficiency improvements

Analyze expense data across different dimensions, such as business units, functions, regions, products, and projects, and provide meaningful insights and commentary

Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, by providing expense assumptions, templates, and guidance to budget owners and finance managers

Conduct in-depth financial analysis on actual vs. budgeted expenses, providing insights into variances and trends

Assist in the development and maintenance of expense allocation models and methodologies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and drivers

Identify and implement opportunities for expense optimization and efficiency, by conducting benchmarking, scenario analysis, and best practices research

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as IT, Finance, HR, and Procurement, to understand and influence expense drivers and decisions

Develop and enhance expense reporting and analysis tools and processes, leveraging data automation and visualization technologies

Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to expense management and control and highlight areas for attention

Partner with department heads, project managers, and executives to understand business plans and align expense strategies accordingly

Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support for special projects and initiatives

This is a full-time role expected to work 40 hours per week, hybrid in the US.

Requires sitting or standing at will while performing work on a computer (or any other physical requirements (https://www.bls.gov/ors/factsheet/visual-overview-of-physical-demands.htm) ). The role requires communication with managers, peers, and other colleagues of the company in person (on occasion), and by utilizing Microsoft Teams chat, calling, and meeting functions.

This role requires infrequent travel to the Bentley office in Exton, PA.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, a related field, or relevant training and experience (Master's/MBA a plus)

12+ years of proven experience in financial analysis and reporting, preferably in a software or technology company

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, especially related to expense recognition and allocation

Proficient in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, etc.) and experience with data visualization tools (PowerBI, Qlik)

Workday Adaptive knowledge and experience

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to a diverse audience

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a proactive and positive attitude

Ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic, and deadline-oriented environment

Commitment to process improvement and the ability to think "outside of the box"

What We Offer:

A great Team and culture - please see our Recruitment Video. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epJImnDsbYE&feature=youtu.be)

An exciting career as an integral part of a world-leading software company providing solutions for architecture, engineering, and construction.

Competitive Salary and benefits.

The opportunity to work within a global and diversely international team.

A supportive and collaborative environment.

Colleague Recognition Awards.

? About Bentley Systems

Around the world, infrastructure professionals rely on software from Bentley Systems to help them design, build, and operate better and more resilient infrastructure for transportation, water, energy, cities, and more. Founded in 1984 by engineers for engineers, Bentley is the partner of choice for engineering firms and owner-operators worldwide, with software that spans engineering disciplines, industry sectors, and all phases of the infrastructure lifecycle. Through our digital twin solutions, we help infrastructure professionals unlock the value of their data to transform project delivery and asset performance. www.bentley.com

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Bentley is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, religion, national origin, age, genetic information or any other protected characteristic. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, and training. Know Your Rights as an applicant under the law.

Bentley Policy on EEO, Affirmative Action and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination

Bentley participates in e-Verify / Bentley participate in e-Verify / Right to Work Notice

Request an Accommodation:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Bentley is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. We encourage you to request a reasonable accommodation if you are not able to fully use or access our online application system. You can make an accommodation request by calling 610-458-5000 or sending us an email at disabilityrequest@bentley.com

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