BU Senior Finance Manager

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Business Unit Senior Finance Manager!! 

Location: Austin, TX

Job ID: 52497

The Business Unit Senior Finance Manager is a strategic controller who co-owns the BU strategy and results with the Managing Director, and builds what it takes to drive the right decisions towards growth. This role shapes the BU strategy, owns the integrity of its financial results, and turns insight into decisions on pricing, investments, and growth. You will lead the annual plan, forecasts, and monthly performance reviews, present to senior leadership, and influence business leaders with clear, decision-ready recommendations. Hands-on and scrappy by design, you will build the models, dashboards, and reporting the BU needs, often from imperfect data, while partnering with Shared Services and finance peers to raise the bar on how finance supports the business.

Who are we? 

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo 

As our Business Unit Senior Finance Manager, you’ll support HID’s success by: 

• Developing and co-owning the BU strategy with the Managing Director, shaping where to play, how to win, and how to fund growth.
• Owning the integrity of BU results end-to-end, including balance sheet oversight, controls, and accounting judgment, while partnering with Shared Services as an extension of the team.
• Building financial models, dashboards, and automated reporting solutions, often leveraging complex or incomplete data to drive insights without waiting for system enhancements.
• Serving as the primary finance partner on pricing, investments, and commercial decisions, ensuring financial discipline and challenging proposals that do not meet return expectations.
• Leading day-to-day financial analysis activities in support of the assigned Business Unit (BU).
• Collaborating with Accounting Shared Services on month-end close activities and conducting variance analyses to identify key business drivers.
• Owning the full P&L performance of the BU.
• Preparing and presenting monthly BU Performance Reviews to senior leadership.
• Leading annual planning and quarterly forecasting processes for the BU.
• Preparing and delivering financial reviews and recommendations to company senior leadership.
• Creating ad hoc financial analyses and executive presentations to support business reviews and strategic decision-making.
• Partnering closely with business leaders on strategic initiatives and projects, including profitability analysis, IRR assessments, and payback evaluations.
• Identifying financial risks and opportunities, recommending actions, and influencing stakeholders to achieve financial commitments.
• Leading the analysis and communication of key performance metrics to business and company leadership.
• Connecting business and functional activities to financial performance, translating complex results into actionable insights for key leaders.
• Influencing business and functional leaders through data-driven recommendations and executive-level presentations.
• Participating as a trusted advisor in business discussions, decisions, and future planning activities.
• Providing guidance, coaching, and development to team members on priorities, processes, and continuous improvement ideas.
• Collaborating with finance peers to enhance tools, improve efficiency, and strengthen business support and deliverables.

Your Experience and Background include: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field and a minimum of 10 years of related experience; or A Master’s degree and 7+ years of related experience; or Equivalent education and work experience
• Proven record of influencing strategic decisions, such as pricing, investments, portfolio choices, or M&A, as a trusted partner to a general manager or managing director.
• Strong  accounting foundation in US GAAP and/or IFRS, with hands-on experience in internal controls and audit.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills, including building driver-based models from scratch.
• Proficient user of AI for business analysis
• Hands-on experience with Oracle analytical platforms or comparable ERP and data warehouse tools.
• Track record of presenting clear, decision-ready recommendations to executive and cross-functional audiences.
• Operates with a commercially curious, growth-oriented mindset
• Takes a leading role in shaping how their work fits into the larger picture for their team and develops solutions accordingly for proposal
• Has a strong sense of foresight, anticipates stakeholder needs and questions to present appropriate solutions
• Skilled at "looking around the corner" to identify areas where efficiency can be gained, processes can be improved, and avoids the need to course-correct
• Excellent communication and storytelling abilities 
• CPA or MBA is preferred.
• Experience in high-change environments such as ERP implementations, carve-outs, newly acquired businesses, or turnarounds is preferred.
• Experience working with start-up companies highly desired is preferred.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package

• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance

• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Why apply? 

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. You'll have opportunities to share insights and contribute forward-thinking ideas that shape future outcomes. 
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity.

HID may use AI-assisted technology to support our Talent Acquisition team in reviewing applications by identifying job-related qualifications, skills, and experience. AI is used as a support tool only and does not make hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team before any selection decision is made.

If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process or have questions about HID's use of AI in the recruitment process, please contact accommodations-ext@hidglobal.com.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to reside and work in the hiring country.
• HID Global will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the hiring country will not be considered.