Motorola Solutions Hiring for Product Finance Manager Job at Chicago, IL Full Time

Company Overview

Motorola Solutions is there for our customers when everything is on the line. In extreme moments — when a hurricane lands or when a fire breaks out. And in everyday moments — when a package arrives just in time for the holiday or when a child doesn’t miss the school bus home.

We unify voice, data, video and analytics in one integrated ecosystem to enable individuals, businesses and communities to work together in more powerful ways. To help people make better decisions, act confidently and be their best in the moments that matter. Bring your passion, potential and talents to Motorola Solutions and connect with a career that matters.

Department Overview

The position is part of the product finance organization and reports to the Director of Product Finance. The product finance team’s primary objective is partnering with MSI’s product management and engineering teams to drive the core Land Mobile Radio Devices & Infrastructure portfolios. The team is responsible for driving and forecasting revenue, margin, and R&D investment across the business with an additional focus on next generation products & strategy.

Job Description

Job Description

The selected candidate will be responsible for ownership of Motorola’s LMR Infrastructure P&L including forecasting/analysis of revenue, margin, & R&D expense. The individual will work closely with the product management & engineering teams in understanding the current health of the business in tandem with business cases on next generation products & strategy.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ongoing responsibility for forecasting and understanding monthly P&L results with focus on gross margin accuracy & improvement; Partner closely with sales, operations, & supply chain teams in understanding existing backlog mix and forward looking pipeline metrics for the business
  

• Support $50-$60M Opex budget including ownership of monthly forecasting, ongoing close processes/controls, & annual forward looking plan cycle. Underlying responsibility to drive operating partners to spend within existing budget expectations and maximize return on investment
  

• Partner with product teams on analyzing current health of business & forward looking strategy of R&D investment against expected sales/margin return for the business
  

• Support quarterly business operations reviews with VP of Product Engineering
  

• Drive deep dive LRP (Long Range Plan) update annually, working as the key consolidation point of P&L forecast & strategic story between sales, product, supply chain organizations
  

Preferred Skills

• Strong Interpersonal skills; Ability to manage/build relationships
  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office & Google workplace
  

• Strong background in data analytics and Tableau knowledge
  

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Vaccine Requirement

Motorola Solutions has implemented a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination policy. We strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated. Additionally, certain local governments or Motorola Solutions’ customers may have vaccine requirements that apply to some of our employees. These employees are required to submit proof of vaccination to Motorola Solutions and maintain compliance with these requirements.

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

No

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits effective Day 1
• 401K with Company Match and Day 1 vesting
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, or, any other protected characteristic.