Job Description Summary

Support financial planning, reporting and analysis of Power Conversion (PC), with a focus on cost control and governance across all PC regions. The role also acts as the Finance Partner for the global IT and R&D functions driving budgeting, forecasting and cost optimization. TE Role requires good understanding of work procedures and routines, strong coordination with different regions P&L's, and process improvement mindset.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the business cycle- 3 year plan, budget, forecasts at each level of the organization. Define KPIs to measure the performance in all areas of the organization- mfg., R&D, eng, supply, commissioning. Analyze the performance and propose action plans to improve profitability and cash generation as well as corrective action plans as needed.
• Provide analytics around Inventory on Balance Sheet, IT and Programme spend every quarter
• Provide commentary on the variances
• Work with the sites to consolidate the Inventory, IT and NPI data on Smartsheet
• Participation in monthly closing in GSCM with emphasis on Inventory, Programmes and IT
• Support business review and cost control on direct material /logistic cost /labor utilization
• Submission of DRs related to Inventory, IT and Programmes
• Preparation of quarterly Inventory pack, NPI pack, IT pack
• Take ownership of Sourcing Governance activities from finance standpoint
• Provide training to IT and sourcing teams on workflow tips
• Support the monthly closing process by tracking business plans against performance, including any reporting and analysis to the business and to corporate teams
• Construction of ad hoc project appraisal & business cases and financial recommendations
• Presentation of results, where required, to senior management for review.
• Support BI enhancement requests & coordinate with DT on development
• Create Analytics on IT spend in the regions
• Assist SC Finance Manager in adhoc activities.
• Support the Program managers on the NPI Vitality metrics maintaining the baseline and updating the actuals
• Developing in-depth knowledge of a discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired expertise to execute functional policy/strategy.
• A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor, with proven interpersonal skills. Communication with direct colleagues and the business about design and coordination services rendered. Provides informal guidance to new team members. Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations.
• Impacts projects, processes and procedures in own field. The role operates with some autonomy, but is focused on execution of activities/provision of advice within an enabling discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Activities require professional judgment, but may require more senior levels of guidance.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• 6+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A.
• IT skills (programming knowledge would be a plus).
• Fully proficient with Excel.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Business partnership mindset.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Result oriented mindset.