Wabtec
Director, Digital Intelligence Supply Chain & Engineering Finance
Wabtec, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.
How will you make a difference?
In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute both financial tactical and strategic objectives, and have the ability to effect short-term and long-term business goals. In this role, you will lead Digital Intelligence Supply Chain & Engineering finance and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional area of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy. This role will also support all integration aspects for Digital Intelligence Supply Chain & Engineering to drive consistent reporting and asset controllership routines & controls. The role will need to be able to understand the needs and deliver results for multiple stakeholders and business leadership. The role will require both FP&A and project planning subject matter knowledge and experience and rely on a high level of independence in problem solving and decision making.
What do we want to know about you?
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
A minimum of 8-10 additional years of experience in Finance
Financial acumen with the ability to understand and build financial models
Effective communication skills with ability to present to senior management
Proven ability to elevate the financial literacy of the company through the communication of financial performance, variance analysis, and financial goals
Demonstrated ability to be flexible to changing business needs and priorities of the organization
Previous experience in project management
Desired Characteristics
Effectively manage in matrix organization indirect (dotted line) and direct (straight line) team members
Reporting tool experience in Power BI
Results-oriented problem solver with the ability to work well under pressure
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to influence others and lead small teams
Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
Ability to coordinate and drive several sizeable projects simultaneously
Effective problem identification and solution skills
Proven analytical and organizational ability
Knowledge of Scaled Agile and modern software development practices, or willingness/interest to learn
What will your typical day look like?
This position owns the P&L, financial reporting and analysis across our supply chain and groups and will build and lead processes around inventory & cost management
The Finance Manager provides insight and drives accountability around improving supply chain operations based on financials, KPIs, and understanding of the overall well being of the business
Partner with and influence functional area experts to establish annual operating plans, ongoing monthly forecasts for expenses and related KPIs, and perform ad hoc analysis
Lead cross-functional key stakeholders (other FP&A partners, Buying, Inventory Planning, productivity, efficiency etc.) to ensure groups are aligned around key financial and operational objectives
Identify areas of financial and operational opportunities; drive accountability and improvement
Manage executive level reporting for performance monitoring and reporting for teams to meet business and operational needs
Partner with functional area experts to identify areas of opportunity through financial analysis
Analyze inventory flow and impacts to supply chain and adjust if necessary to optimize SC efficiency
Define key inventory targets and drive process to meet targets
Analyze variances in financial and operational drivers
Strong interpersonal skills to enable building relationships with key operational partners
Ensure best estimate for current quarter roll-up for planning purposes by modeling various scenarios across multiple Engineering verticals that impact multiple P&L financial results
Integrate the legacy GE Transportation and legacy Wabtec digital engineering teams under one consolidated engineering financial model and harmonize key processes for labor supply/demand planning and the resulting financial outputs
Lead deep dives on cost variances for Supply Chain and Engineering. Review Hourly rates and drive reduction through various initiatives. Implement tools to ensure data quality
Generate and enhance routine reports that meet client business needs by conducting thorough needs assessment with business stakeholders
Partner with other team members to help simplify and digitize analytics and reports
Analyze data for reasonableness and review variances by considering sources, current business activities and historical trends prior to releasing information to business stakeholders
Comply with necessary regulations in the reporting process using knowledge of applicable statutory and GAAP reporting requirements
Create analysis on investment paybacks (including R&D) to drive decisions on capital expenditures and footprint optimization
Support planning cycle by obtaining relevant data from resources in Finance and other applicable functions
Respond to client ad-hoc requests for customized data and reports in a knowledgeable and flexible manner
Consider the effects on relevant IT infrastructure and controllership, from both a functional and systems perspective, when evaluating and implementing FP&A process improvements.
This role is also eligible for a performance bonus. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com (https://wabtec.sharepoint.com/sites/GlobalCommunications/Shared%20Documents/Branding/VMV/mywabtecbenefits.com) .
Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.
Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).
Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:
Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.
To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.
We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Who are we?
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.
Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com
Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:
Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.
To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.
We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
How will you make a difference?
In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute both financial tactical and strategic objectives, and have the ability to effect short-term and long-term business goals. In this role, you will lead Digital Intelligence Supply Chain & Engineering finance and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional area of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy. This role will also support all integration aspects for Digital Intelligence Supply Chain & Engineering to drive consistent reporting and asset controllership routines & controls. The role will need to be able to understand the needs and deliver results for multiple stakeholders and business leadership. The role will require both FP&A and project planning subject matter knowledge and experience and rely on a high level of independence in problem solving and decision making.
What do we want to know about you?
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
A minimum of 8-10 additional years of experience in Finance
Financial acumen with the ability to understand and build financial models
Effective communication skills with ability to present to senior management
Proven ability to elevate the financial literacy of the company through the communication of financial performance, variance analysis, and financial goals
Demonstrated ability to be flexible to changing business needs and priorities of the organization
Previous experience in project management
Desired Characteristics
Effectively manage in matrix organization indirect (dotted line) and direct (straight line) team members
Reporting tool experience in Power BI
Results-oriented problem solver with the ability to work well under pressure
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to influence others and lead small teams
Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
Ability to coordinate and drive several sizeable projects simultaneously
Effective problem identification and solution skills
Proven analytical and organizational ability
Knowledge of Scaled Agile and modern software development practices, or willingness/interest to learn
What will your typical day look like?
This position owns the P&L, financial reporting and analysis across our supply chain and groups and will build and lead processes around inventory & cost management
The Finance Manager provides insight and drives accountability around improving supply chain operations based on financials, KPIs, and understanding of the overall well being of the business
Partner with and influence functional area experts to establish annual operating plans, ongoing monthly forecasts for expenses and related KPIs, and perform ad hoc analysis
Lead cross-functional key stakeholders (other FP&A partners, Buying, Inventory Planning, productivity, efficiency etc.) to ensure groups are aligned around key financial and operational objectives
Identify areas of financial and operational opportunities; drive accountability and improvement
Manage executive level reporting for performance monitoring and reporting for teams to meet business and operational needs
Partner with functional area experts to identify areas of opportunity through financial analysis
Analyze inventory flow and impacts to supply chain and adjust if necessary to optimize SC efficiency
Define key inventory targets and drive process to meet targets
Analyze variances in financial and operational drivers
Strong interpersonal skills to enable building relationships with key operational partners
Ensure best estimate for current quarter roll-up for planning purposes by modeling various scenarios across multiple Engineering verticals that impact multiple P&L financial results
Integrate the legacy GE Transportation and legacy Wabtec digital engineering teams under one consolidated engineering financial model and harmonize key processes for labor supply/demand planning and the resulting financial outputs
Lead deep dives on cost variances for Supply Chain and Engineering. Review Hourly rates and drive reduction through various initiatives. Implement tools to ensure data quality
Generate and enhance routine reports that meet client business needs by conducting thorough needs assessment with business stakeholders
Partner with other team members to help simplify and digitize analytics and reports
Analyze data for reasonableness and review variances by considering sources, current business activities and historical trends prior to releasing information to business stakeholders
Comply with necessary regulations in the reporting process using knowledge of applicable statutory and GAAP reporting requirements
Create analysis on investment paybacks (including R&D) to drive decisions on capital expenditures and footprint optimization
Support planning cycle by obtaining relevant data from resources in Finance and other applicable functions
Respond to client ad-hoc requests for customized data and reports in a knowledgeable and flexible manner
Consider the effects on relevant IT infrastructure and controllership, from both a functional and systems perspective, when evaluating and implementing FP&A process improvements.
This role is also eligible for a performance bonus. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com (https://wabtec.sharepoint.com/sites/GlobalCommunications/Shared%20Documents/Branding/VMV/mywabtecbenefits.com) .
Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.
Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).
Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:
Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.
To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.
We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Who are we?
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.
Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com
Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:
Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.
To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.
We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.