Market Research Manager manages market research efforts for the organization. Sets policies and practices for gathering research on market conditions, competitors and consumer trends. Being a Market Research Manager analyzes and presents gathered research to sales, research and development, and management. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Market Research Manager typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Market Research Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Market Research Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Help lead the financial planning and analysis process while increasing the company’s business planning, reporting and analysis skills.
Manage the development of financial targets, key metrics, multi-year financial projections and alignment of financial and operating objectives.
Work with business leaders to analyze business opportunities to drive organic growth and help develop business plans and recommend appropriate opportunities.
Collaborate with colleagues across various functional areas of the business and engage in productive problem solving.
Drive continuous improvement by enhancing existing processes to improve efficiencies, produce stronger reporting tools and improve fact-based decision making.
Assist in the preparation and review of budgets and forecasts, including monthly/quarterly forecasts, mid-year forecasts, and annual budgets.
Assist in monthly variances analysis of actual to budgets results for monthly deliverables to senior management.
Apply strong analytical skills to understand the root cause of variances.
Assist in the preparation and design of ancillary business/financial models and other special projects as needed.
Understand the internal legacy computer systems in order to retrieve historical data, including downloads of data into Excel or other applications.
Lead exploration and implementation of financial dashboards and business intelligence platforms.
Ensure financial processes and reports meet corporate and industry guidelines.
Analyze monthly department spending and communicate trends with Sr. Management.
Work with department heads to manage spending, identify problem areas and support financial aspects of new corporate projects.
Continuously improve, automate and simplify processes to help drive better decision-making.
Proactively build and manage relationships with corporate department heads.
Create internal management reports for monthly, quarterly and yearly financial results and prepare commentaries for senior management.
Assist in preparation of monthly reports and variance analyses for management review, participates in short- and long-range financial planning and forecasting, and prepares ad-hoc financial analyses and reports.
Help lead the implementation of financial reporting and planning systems.
Assist in the drafting of SEC reports, prepare monthly statement of cash flows, other financial reports, and presentations for management and the board of directors.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $94,775.27 - $114,137.96 per year
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