Commercial Finance Analytics & Capabilities Manager
Company: McLane Company
Location: Heidenheimer
Posted on: July 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Becoming a McLane teammate is to become part of an honest,
stable, and reliable company with more than 125 years of success.
We are looking for teammates with perseverance who will take the
extra step for our customers, our community, and the company. In
return, we will pay you well and offer you the opportunity to go as
far in your career as you want to go. The Commercial Finance
Analytics & Capabilities Manager drives financial insights and
support strategic decision-making. Manage complex data analysis,
develop financial models, and create visualizations to summarize
data for leadership. This position will require the candidate to
report and work from the office five days a week. Therefore,
interested candidates should be within a 50-minute radius from
Temple, TX. Benefits you can count on: Day 1 Benefits: medical,
dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life
insurance Paid time off begins day one. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
after 90 days. Additional benefits: pet insurance,
maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount
programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more! Essential Job
Functions/Principal Accountabilities: Reporting & Analytics:
Develop and present comprehensive financial reporting packages for
leadership, including variance analysis, key performance indicators
(KPIs), and ad-hoc financial models by conducting statistical
analysis, including regression and correlation, to identify trends
that enhance McLane’s ability to forecast complex financial models
and provide actionable insights that can be presented to
leadership. Tools: Utilize Python and PySpark, SQL, Alteryx, Oracle
EPM, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Lakehouse Automation and future
tools and processes to create and maintain dashboards and
visualizations that apply prescriptive and predictive analytics to
drive strategic decision-making. Customer Profitability Modelling
and other Tools: Continuously identify and implement improvements
to financial processes and reporting, enhancing efficiency,
accuracy, and decision support in establishing and tracking KPIs to
measure the effectiveness and efficiency of customer performance
processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support
commercial finance initiatives. Stakeholder Communication:
Effectively communicate financial performance, trends, and risks to
leadership and other stakeholders, ensuring clarity and
transparency in financial analysis matters. Team Leadership:
Provide guidance and mentorship to direct reports and other team
members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance
environment. Perform other duties as required. Minimum Skills &
Qualifications: Advanced degree in economics, statistics, finance
or a related field. Three or more years of experience in analytics,
with a focus on commercial finance. Proven experience in building
visualizations and dashboards. Expertise in scenario planning,
what-if analysis, and automation. Experience with model
development, validation, and accuracy tracking using metrics and
back testing to assess forecast performance in financial services.
Proficiency in Python, PySpark, SQL, Oracle, Power BI, Alteryx and
DAX queries, Microsoft Fabric, Familiarity with Lakehouse
architecture and managing data within One Lake. Ability to use
Dataflows and Notebooks for data transformation and advanced
analytics. Knowledge of data governance and compliance standards.
Specialty in analytical modeling, statistical, and machine learning
techniques including sampling, hypothesis testing, optimization,
and decision trees. Strong knowledge of handling large data sets
and creating data stories. Expertise in statistics, regression,
correlation, forecasting, and time series analysis. Understanding
of prescriptive and predictive analytics. Project Management.
Excellent communication skills and ability to present data insights
to leadership. Preferred Skills: Strong analytical and
problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and as part
of a team. Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and data
integrity. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Team Focused. Working Conditions: Office environment. Candidates
may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance
with applicable laws. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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