Strategic Finance Advisor Manager - Direct Sourcing (Atlanta, GA, US, 30309)

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives. 

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals. 

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com. 

Work location:

• This position may be based anywhere in the United States and includes travel as part of the responsibilities.

Job Summary

As a Strategic Finance Advisor Manager – Direct Sourcing, you will play a critical role in analyzing financial results for our Supply Chain Sourcing team, specifically Direct Sourcing.  You will be the strategic financial advisor partnering with our Direct Sourcing team driving productivity and cost savings using data to provide actionable insights to your business partners.  Your expertise will directly impact decision-making processes.

You will work within finance but will be exposed to all areas of the business, making this an amazing opportunity for an individual who can analyze data and work cross-functionally. The ideal candidate will have experience providing financial support to a Supply Chain organization and partnering with Sourcing, Manufacturing, Distribution, Forecasting, and Logistics.  This is a highly visible role, reporting out ideas and results to Finance leadership and the broader Acuity organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide actionable insights to your process partners to drive positive financial outcomes
• Create a vision and build financial reporting and metrics for the Direct Sourcing function
• Lead and manage cross functional financial reviews with process partners
• Be the Finance link for Supply Chain and Cost Accounting, as they relate to Direct Material Sourcing

Ultimately, you will make an impact on our company by helping us drive productivity and increase  profitability by supporting the Indirect Sourcing Organization. We strive to build a diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce who will contribute to the Company’s vision, mission, and goals.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 3-5 years of financial analysis experience, ideally in a Manufacturing, Sourcing or Logistics environment
• Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, OneStream, and other ERP systems
• Broad understanding of US GAAP

Travel Requirements

10-25% Domestic and International Travel

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The range for this position is $104,200.00 to $225,500.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of our benefits, click here.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:  As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000, select option 4.  Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.  

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