Leads key pan Business Unit Commercial financial analyses and projects, providing financial and strategic leadership to cross-business unit projects, including acquisition / restructuring, cross-functional business transformation, annual impairment process, financial reporting and analytics, A/R analyses, other financial or strategic projects.
Leads key financial processes (forecasts, operating plan, monthly financial reporting) across global Commercial Finance organization, and prepares the consolidated commercial financial forecasts, operating and strategic plans (annual and long range) and monthly Executive Leadership reporting packages for the Commercial organization in coordination with the VP and SVP of Commercial Finance. Acts as primary Commercial Finance interface with Operations, Planning & Analysis (OP&A), Investor Relations and Controllers organizations.
The role requires frequent interaction with the senior Financial leadership of the Commercial Organization, Global Business Unit Finance teams, Office of the CEO & CFO, BT, OP&A, Investor Relations, External Reporting, Corporate Controllers as well as the global financial community.
Responsibilities
Cross BU Financial Projects & Analyses
*Lead cross-functional finance teams comprised of diverse resources from multiple business units as well as external vendors in the scoping, planning and execution of key applicable projects, including:
- Leads interactions with applicable executive stakeholders, Finance divisional representatives and relevant steering committees
- Ability to develop and implement creative solutions in the face of challenging goals-and often differing opinions, personalities, and backgrounds.
- Build teams by identifying staffing needs, securing resources across business units directly and in consultation with key project stakeholders
- Develop and manage project workplans including key milestones, project dependencies and resource requirements
*Play leadership role on cross-BU strategic and financial analyses, including continuous improvement projects, acquisition / restructuring, Business Unit Reorganization, AR / DSO financial analyses and impairment testing
Planning Processes (Operating Plan & Forecasting)
*Lead the overall planning processes for the Commercial Organization, including defining submission requirements, partnering with Business Unit Finance Teams and Operations, Planning & Analysis (OP&A) group to ensure alignment on deliverables and timing, as well as partnering with Business Technology on any necessary system modifications.
*Provide strategic analysis and insights into Commercial Annual and Long Term financial plans and quarterly Forecasts
*Leads target setting process for Commercial Business Units, in partnership with OP&A, VP Commercial Finance and BU Finance leads
*Drive continuous improvement in planning process across Commercial Organization
Business Finance Analytics and Insights
*Responsible for ensuring the integrity of the Commercial financial data in financial systems. Partners with Controllers, GFSS (finance shared services) and Business Unit Finance leaders to ensure accurate monthly and quarterly BU financials
*Reviews and analyzes BU global results (including balance sheet accounts), assists with analysis and associated presentations to senior management, including VP & SVP Commercial Finance, and CFO / CEO reviews.
*Provides monthly consolidated financial reports and analyses to ELT and Commercial Finance Leadership team
*Support Commercial financial activities related to Board Reports, Earnings Releases and SEC Filings (Form 10-Q and 10-K)
*Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting, analytics and insight
Management of Commercial non-BU Headquarters Organization
*Responsible for budgeting, monitoring and forecasting expenses for the Commercial headquarters-based non-BU cost centers
*Partners with Divisional Controller to ensure the existence of adequate internal accounting controls in all headquarters functions.
Qualifications
*Ten to fifteen years of business finance experience; international experience preferred, industry knowledge preferred.
*MBA or CPA required
*Consulting or Project Management experience preferred
*Outstanding communication, collaboration and influencing skills; ability to influence at all levels, be persuasive and a good listener and assimilator of ideas and perspectives; Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional business relationships with senior leaders and lead in a matrix environment.
*Proven ability to lead large teams (colleagues and consultants) in a fast-paced and demanding environment and foster effective teamwork in order to drive results and change in complex organizations. Ability to influence without authority
*Strategic thinker with strong financial and business analytical skills and a proven ability to drive complex, cross-functional initiatives.
*Finance experience/influence in market preferred, as well as the ability to interpret and link financial results to business actions
*Highly proficient with Excel and PowerPoint; Proficient with Word
*Working knowledge of HFM and SmartView preferred
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
*Ability to synthesize large amounts of data, see underlying patterns and provide executive level communication on the issue. Provide solutions / options where required.
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