Manager, Finance - Sr (ISG)

Cooper Standard; Northville (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Standard in the United States is seeking an ISG Senior Finance Manager to consolidate financial results for the operating plan, actuals, forecasts and strategic plan. You will work with ISG plants to gather data, drive financial performance, and support commercial activities including quoting and growth plans.

The role requires a four-year degree in Accounting or Finance and 7–10 years of experience with advanced Excel, SAP/BPC/HFM skills, and strong communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 7–10 years of accounting/financial experience including forecasting and budgeting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with complex data sets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; interacts with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Consolidates financial results for the operating plan, actuals, forecasts and strategic plan.
• Coordinates and oversees income statements, balance sheets and cash flow for ISG.
• Partners with Operating Management to drive financial performance of the Business Unit.
• Drives monthly financial reporting, risks & opportunities, and action plans.
• Develops and maintains finance models for the strategic plan.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

HFM

BPC

SAP

Job description

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Primary responsibilities and key deliverables for the Industrial & Specialty Group (ISG) Senior Finance Manager include: the consolidation of all financial results for the operating plan, actuals, forecasts and the strategic plan including the coordination and oversite of all related activities. Scope includes income statements, balance sheets and cash flow. The Sr. Manager in this role will work closely with the ISG plants to gather, consolidate and analyze required data. This role will be called upon to support commercial activities including quoting and growth plans. In addition, this position is responsible for working with accounting, finance and forecasting teams to support and enhance business solutions and processes. Emphasis is placed on maintaining the integrity of the system and a high level of customer service.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plans, prioritizes, communicates and delegates tasks related to the Business Unit’s annual plan, forecasts, and other financial analysis as well as reporting and presentation materials for management and other internal customers
• Drives the monthly financial reporting process for the Business Unit including key metrics, action plans for improvement and risks and opportunities
• Partners with Operating Management to drive financial performance of the Business Unit
• Coordinates budget preparation and provides assumptions and direction /guidelines for specific changes
• Consolidates, balances and analyzes total Business Unit financial performance including income statement, balance sheet and cash flow.
• Develops, maintains and consolidates the finance model(s) for the strategic plan
• Ensures data integrity for all financial processes through analysis, validation checks, etc.
• Prepares and completes miscellaneous financial studies and special projects as assigned
• May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description

Education and Qualifications:

• Four year college degree in Accounting or Finance
• Seven to ten years of accounting / financial experience including: forecasting, budgeting and financial analysis
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact with all levels throughout the company
• Ability to prioritize, manage and deliver on multiple assignments within expected time frame
• Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary
• HFM / BPC / SAP experience preferred
• Industrial Manufacturingexperience preferred

Work Environment/Work Conditions:

• Professional Office Environment
• Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor
• Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required

Position Type:

Regular

Remote Status:

Hybrid