Finance Manager

Portage, USA | Controlling & Finanzen | Berufserfahrene(r) | Unbefristeter Vertrag | August 1, 2023

As Finance Manager you’ll direct and lead the Finance team in the review and analysis of business performance, divisional forecasts and budgets, medium to long term business plans, investment and capital proposals, Financial and Statutory Accounting, highlighting opportunities and courses of action to improve group performance. Work closely with local and regional staffs to manage budget, analyze and improve spending, and monitor/facilitate processes to control and report costs/variances accurately and on a timely basis.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparation of accounting month-end book closing on structural cost (i.e., set-up an accrual)
• Measure and monitor financial performance against budget, forecast and plans
• Develop individual goals and objectives in line with organizational strategy
• Provide analysis and review of Business Case Modelling
• Ensure compliance with international accounting standards for audit purposes
• Ensure financial performance is optimized through effective adoption of appropriate accounting standards.
• Responsible with year-end transactions relevant to expenses accrual
• Ensure sound financial performance to be within the approved amount by cost center
• Oversee and coordinate statutory reporting package at half and full year end
• Input to the preparation of the short- and long-term business economic and industry outlook for impact on planning and budget process
• Manage the financial function and accuracy of source data
• Oversee and coordinate the monthly management reporting
• Coordinate and conduct internal auditing to ensure compliance across the business and manage cases of non-compliance. Measure and monitor financial performance against forecast and plans
• Responsible with tracking spending of cost centers including analysis of budget performance by cost center/department
• Analyze structural costs on both actual month / outlook for the year VS budget
• Facilitate Profit Council savings activities and financial analysis in implementation of Profit Council activities
• Perform cost/benefits analysis and lease vs. buy analysis per cost center request
• Prepare Consumable and Scrap reports and provide to all concerned cost centers on a monthly basis
• Ensure compliance with international accounting standards for audit purposes
• Prepare and facilitate the budget business plan processes of structural cost
• Prepare Structural Cost Financial Performance and Variable Bonus Report

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting of Financial Discipline

Experience:

• At least 10 years direct experience in function as Finance Manager

Required Skills:

• Exposure to multiple companies and industries
• Proven track record in business planning and analysis
• Customer service and financial/commercial orientation
• People and stakeholder management

Preferred:

• Automotive industry experience