Director - Financial Planning & Analysis, Field Services

EnerSys; Bern Township (Berks County); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerSys, a global leader in stored energy solutions, seeks a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, Field Services in Reading, PA area. You will lead the close, reporting, and forecasting for the field service group, partnering with operations to drive profitability and data‑driven decision making.

The role requires 7–10+ years in accounting with ASC 606/IFRS 15 experience, ERP (SAP/Syteline) proficiency, and strong BI skills; MBA/CPA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and related field.
• MBA or CPA preferred but not required.
• Cost accounting experience is a plus.
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience including leadership.
• Expertise in POC accounting (ASC 606 / IFRS 15).
• Ability to influence operational stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical and forecasting capabilities.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Syteline) and data-driven reporting.
• Experience with business intelligence tools (Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close for field service.
• Prepare and present internal financial reports for lines of business.
• Partner with operations to analyze results and improve performance.
• Ensure alignment between financial reporting and KPIs.
• Improve forecast accuracy and reduce volatility in project finances.
• Maintain internal controls in coordination with corporate finance.
• Develop budgets and strategic plans with Global VP Finance, NIS.
• Drive profitability via cost-to-complete and margin analysis.
• Lead the team and foster high-performance culture.

Skills

Financial leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Business partnering

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

MBA/CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Syteline

Power BI

Job description

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

Job Purpose

The Director - Financial Planning & Analysis, Field Services will lead the accounting and financial reporting for the field service group within the Network & Infrastructure Solutions operating segment. This is a strategic role partnering with the service group to perform the proper financial closing processes as well as partner with the operations to report on profitability, strive for forecast accuracy, and develop data-driven decision making. The role will directly influence business outcomes through initiative-taking financial leadership and partnership with senior management and project managers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness for service group
• Prepare and present internal non-audited financial reports for lines of businesses
• Partner with operations team to analyze results to improve overall performance
• Ensure alignment between financial reporting and operational performance metrics
• Improve forecast accuracy and reduce volatility across project financials
• Partner with EnerSys Corporate Finance team to maintain a robust internal control environment while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, tax laws, and company policies
• Prepare annual budget and strategic plans in coordination with Global VP Finance, NIS

Project Management

• Drive improved project profitability through rigorous cost-to-complete and margin analysis
• Conduct frequent (monthly/bi-weekly) profitability reviews with project managers to challenge assumptions and improve outcomes
• Ensure accurate and compliant percentage of completion (POC) revenue recognition (ASC 606 / IFRS 15) in coordination with EnerSys Corporate Finance team
• Provide actionable insights on margin, backlog, and revenue trends to leadership
• Identify and mitigate financial risks early, including cost overruns and margin erosion
• Advance a single source of truth (SSOT) for project financial data

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the team, fostering a high-performance culture
• Drive accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
• Partner with Corporate business leaders to align financial data with strategic objectives

Qualifications

Key Competencies

• Financial Accuracy & Integrity - Ensures precision and compliance in all reporting
• Leadership & Influence - Drive performance and cross functional alignment
• Operational Excellence - Continuously improves processes and controls
• Analytical Rigor - Translates financial data into business insights
• Change Leadership - Drives transformation in systems, data, and processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or related field
• MBA/CPA preferred but not required
• Cost Accounting experience a plus
• 7-10+ years of experience of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility
• Expertise in POC accounting (ASC 606 / IFRS 15)
• Strong ability to influence operational stakeholders
• Advanced analytical and forecasting capabilities
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Syteline) and data-driven reporting
• Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI)

General Job Requirements

• Generic

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