Finance Manager - SG&A

The Finance Manager, SG&A is responsible for providing financial leadership, oversight, and strategic support for all SG&A activities within the Commercial Business Unit. This role serves as the primary financial business partner to functional leaders and is accountable for ensuring accuracy in SG&A reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management. The Controller drives financial discipline across Bonus, Commissions, Sales Investments, and Travel spending, ensuring alignment with business priorities and financial objectives. This role plays a critical part in analyzing performance, identifying improvement opportunities, and enabling effective decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

1. SG&A Financial Leadership

• Oversee all SG&A finance and accounting operations for the Commercial Business Unit.
• Ensure accuracy in expense classification, accruals, and period-end close activities related to SG&A accounts.
• Manage financial processes associated with Bonus, Commissions, Sales Investments, and Travel operations.
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance related to SG&A financial practices.

2. Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

• Lead the annual SG&A budgeting cycle, ensuring alignment with corporate and business unit objectives.
• Drive quarterly forecasting processes, partnering with functional leaders to evaluate spending needs and resource plans.
• Develop financial models to support SG&A cost projections, headcount planning, and investment decisions.
• Utilize SAP to update standards, period expense budgets, and departmental planning inputs.

3. Performance Reporting & Analysis

• Deliver comprehensive monthly SG&A reporting, including variance analysis, KPI tracking, and insights into trends and deviations.
• Translate business developments, KPI shifts, and operational drivers into financial impacts.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and recommended actions to meet budget commitments.
• Prepare management-level presentations and executive reporting packages.

4. Business Partnering & Decision Support

• Serve as the primary finance partner to SG&A leaders across HR, IT, Marketing, Sales, and other functions.
• Support decision-making by evaluating business cases, ROI assessments, and cost optimization proposals.
• Provide financial leadership for strategic projects, restructuring initiatives, or process improvements impacting SG&A.
• Challenge assumptions and influence spending discipline while enabling functional objectives.

5. Cost Management & Efficiency

• Lead the financial review and analysis of cost‑reduction initiatives, identifying savings opportunities without impacting operational effectiveness.
• Maintain visibility to departmental spending patterns, benchmarking, and productivity metrics.
• Ensure SG&A investment decisions support long‑term business strategy and financial health.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong ability to link and interpret KPIs and operational metrics to financial outcomes.
• Comprehensive understanding of the P&L and balance sheet, including key drivers of SG&A performance.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a high attention to detail.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in SAP and ERP systems, with experience developing and updating plant or departmental budgets.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly and influence leaders at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, controlling, or accounting roles.
• SAP and ERP system experience required.
• Power BI experience is highly preferred, including dashboard creation, data modeling, and report automation
• Experience supporting SG&A, FP&A, Controllership, or similar corporate functions preferred.

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1

• Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!

• Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.

• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.

• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sport surface solutions, generating turnover of €3.3 billion in 2025. The Group has close to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers and 33 production sites. Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields, serving customers in over 100 countries. To build “The Way to Better Floors,” the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability, in line with its Tarkett Human‐Conscious Design® approach.

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Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.