Regional Finance Manager

Address 1785 Texas 26, Grapevine, TX, 76051, US

The Regional Finance Manager serves as a dedicated finance business partner to operational leaders across W.W. Williams' Western Region. In this standalone individual contributor role, you will own regional P&L accountability, drive financial performance, and bring proactive financial insight to business unit and branch leaders. You will bridge the gap between corporate finance and field operations, translating data into actionable decisions that move the business forward.

This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership, M&A activity, and strategic planning.

• Serve as the primary finance point of contact for West Region VP, GTS VP and branch managers, building trusted relationships that drive better business outcomes.
• Own and manage the regional P&L analyzing performance, identifying variances, and providing operational leaders with clear, timely financial context.
• Translate financial data into plain-language insights that help operational leaders make informed decisions on staffing, pricing, and capital allocation.
• Proactively surface risks and opportunities within the region and partner with operations to develop action plans.
• Participate in regular business reviews with regional and corporate leadership, presenting financial results and forward-looking analysis.
• Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process for the Southern California region, working closely with branch and GM teams to build bottoms-up plans.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages including variance analysis, KPI dashboards, and trend commentary for regional and corporate stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain financial models that support scenario planning, resource allocation, and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with the FP&A Manager and Corporate Controller to ensure regional reporting aligns with company-wide standards and deadlines.
• Support the development of automated reporting tools and templates to increase speed and accuracy of regional reporting.

• Support acquisition activity including financial due diligence, target analysis, and integration planning.
• Compile and analyze historical and projected financial statements for potential acquisition targets.
• Assist in building financial models (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) to support valuation and investment decisions.
• Partner with corporate finance and operational teams during the integration of newly acquired businesses into the regional structure.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis to support the M&A pipeline as needed.

• Work closely with GMs and branch leaders to understand operational drivers and incorporate them into financial planning and reporting.
• Lead or contribute to cost analysis, margin improvement, and revenue enhancement initiatives within the region.
• Support standardization of reporting systems and financial processes across regional locations.
• Maintain and continuously improve financial models and dashboards used in close processes and business planning.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
• 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, corporate finance, or a finance business partner capacity.
• Prior experience supporting field operations, branch networks, or multi-location businesses strongly preferred.
• Exposure to M&A, due diligence, or integration processes is a plus.
• Strong financial modeling skills with expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with pivot tables, ERP, and HRIS systems.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, financial statement analysis, and P&L management.
• Proven ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance audiences, including operational and executive stakeholders.
• Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills comfortable challenging assumptions and influencing decisions with data.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take ownership without direct supervision.

This role operates in a professional office environment with occasional visits to regional branch locations. The ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines is essential.

W.W. Williams was founded in Columbus, Ohio, in 1912. Today The W.W. Williams Companies have a broad portfolio of businesses located throughout the U.S. and Mexico. The W.W. Williams Companies include CT Power and Guaranteed Truck Service. W.W. Williams offers a full range of industry-leading products, while providing technical/mechanical service and repair, remanufacturing and warehouse/supply chain management solutions to a varied customer base.

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