The position works closely with the plant manager and the leadership team in driving key initiatives and helping the Company to achieve its goals and maximize returns on investment. The Business Partner will use data as a strategic asset to provide decision support, accurate planning and forecasting, and operational productivity and efficiency analysis. Further this position will ensure accuracy and completeness in income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement planning and forecasting as well as timely variance analysis.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Own and drive financial performance (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, ROIC)Actively support and challenge/drive plant(s) manager / plant management team to grow enterprise value (growth > market, > margins, > ROIC, > FCF).Work closely with the Plant Manager in monthly financial reviews to ensure revenues and margins are appropriately estimated for use financial statement forecasting.Provide trusted finance decision support, including regular and ad hoc analysis to key stakeholders. Deliver insight into trends, risks and opportunitiesAnalyze financial results and identify and communicate deviations from plan and forecast. Make recommendations for potential solutions and improvements. Promote the active use of financial data to drive business success and continuously identify and make visible all potential risks and opportunities.Oversee the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes for the business, ensuring that gaps are identified and communicated early and that appropriate actions are taken to meet the business financial commitments.Lead processes and initiatives to reduce primary working capital and maximize operating cash flowEnsure that capital appropriation requests are prepared and analyzed properly so that all investments of company funds are optimized.Serve as a key member of the Leadership Team, regularly participating in directing the growth and success of the business.Travel as required.Required Experience / Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in business with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance. 10 years finance experience5 years of finance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, preferably as a Finance Business PartnerUS GAAP experienceExperience working for multinational companiesExperience in operational financeStrong analytical skills.Strong computer skills in MS platformsGood written and verbal communication skills.Preferred Experience / Skills:
CPA, CMA and/or MBA preferred.Experience with integrated ERP and BPC is desirable.Benefits Starting from Day 1:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (including FSA and HSA options) Life Insurance + Supplemental Life, Child, Spousal, and AD&D InsuranceShort- and Long-Term Disability Retirement Planning, 401(k) plan, & Financial Wellness Resources Educational Assistance Program Time off Policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and paid vacation)* Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment