Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc Hiring for Finance Manager Job at Waukesha, WI Full Time

JOB SUMMARY

Critical role within the finance team providing leadership and analytical support across multiple functions within the organization and corporate. Highly visible and participatory in cross functional strategic analysis and decision support acting as an internal financial/data consultant. Operates and adheres to monthly and annual fiscal calendar timelines, providing the underlying analysis and messaging around results and forecasts.

Guides, develops, and prioritizes work for dedicated team with an eye towards continually improving analytical bench strength. This role will support SAP development with the intent to increase SAP utilization and focus on improving the timeliness of the dissemination of accurate actionable data across the organization.

The Manager plays a significant role in the financial management of the business. S/he should have a continuous improvement mindset and challenge current processes, identify opportunities for automation, implement change, and pursue initiatives/projects that are accretive to the business unit.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the accounting close process as necessary (account reconciliation reviews, reporting, etc.)
• Perform or delegate capture of data sets to assist in analysis and reporting/dash boards, may be more frequent than monthly
• Analyze and interpret operating results and order activity as they affect the financial position of the company
• Coordinates and drafts Management Business Review (MBR) slide deck (corporate audience) for internal
• Review and revise cash forecasting as necessary to ensure accuracy and provide risk and opportunity visibility
• Engage commercial team on sales forecasts and achievement of sales and margin targets
• Supports quarterly forecast process with impactful analysis and ability to effectively communicate variances
• Engages business unit locations and function leaders to assist in the creation of annual strategic plans and budgets
• Support and lead cross functional project teams to increase the accuracy and utilization of SAP data
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects and Kaizen events
• Manage capital appropriation request process

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proficient in leading cross functional teams without direct management authority
• Team player with strong people skills, able to build relationships at all levels of the organization
• Guide and develop finance staff (direct and indirect), assess and grow talent/bench strength
• Facilitate and drive change with continuous improvement mindset
• Communication/messaging the results of detailed analytical models
• Judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information
• Enterprise consolidation software, preferably Hyperion
• ERP experience, preferably SAP
• Progressive analytical and modeling skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office package, advanced Excel user with database functionality

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education / Experience

• 4 Year Degree in Business Administration with focus in Accounting or Finance

· 8+ Years of experience in a broad range of progressive accounting/finance roles in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Education/ Experience

• CPA, CMA, MBA, or completed course work at the graduate level
• SAP and/or relational database experience (Access, SQL)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Key Working Relationships

Functional Leaders: Engineering, Human Resources, Sales Operations, Sourcing, Operations

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

Working Conditions

Shop-floor and office environment, located on large manufacturing campus

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 – $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Waukesha, WI 53186: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary expectations?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Work Location: One location