Manager, FP&A EVERGREEN

Knorr Bremse Group; Evergreen (CO); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group healthcare plans

401k plan

Vacation leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Annual bonus up to 15%

Job summary

Knorr Bremse Group is seeking an FP&A leader to drive budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting for the Bendix CVS segment in Avon, OH. You will mentor FP&A analysts, collaborate with operations, and improve financial processes to support strategic goals.

The role requires strong analytical capabilities, leadership, and hands-on experience with SAP/S4HANA and data warehousing. Expect a collaborative, fast-paced environment with comprehensive benefits and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of accounting/finance experience in manufacturing or public accounting.
• Experience in project management and financial management with budgets and variance analysis.
• Process improvement experience is a plus.
• Ability to lead FP&A analysts and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the annual MOP budget process for Bendix CVS.
• Lead the FP&A team to support budgets, financials and reporting.
• Support the annual Strategic Planning Process.
• Lead projects to improve financial reporting and efficiency.
• Drive monthly financial reporting and explain variances vs plan/forecast.
• Collaborate with business leaders to ensure sound data-driven decisions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Urgency and initiative

Education

B.A./B.S. in Finance/Accounting/ASI/Business Admin

Green Belt certification (plus)

Tools

SAP

S/4 HANA

Workday

Data warehouses & data extract tools

Reporting tools

Job description

LOCATION: Avon/Ohio (US-OH),United States|BRAND: Knorr Brake Holding Corporation |REQUISITION ID: 11270| JOB GRADE:0 |ON-SITE/REMOTE:Hybrid

At Knorr-Bremse, our mission is to make mobility safer, more efficient, and better for the environment on roads and railways. This shared passion brings us together around the world and motivates us every day. Based in Munich, Knorr-Bremse Group is the global leader in braking systems and a top supplier of safety-related sub-systems for rail and commercial vehicles.

To support our growth and teamwork in North America, Knorr Brake Holding Corporation (KBHC) provides shared services for our truck and rail brands, such as Bendix CVS, Knorr Brake Company, KB Signaling, and New York Air Brake. When you join KBHC, you work with skilled and dedicated colleagues who share your sense of purpose. You will find meaningful opportunities, gain diverse experiences, and help achieve important goals across our North American truck and rail divisions.

Knorr Brake Holding Corporation is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary

Serve as a key member of the Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Controls , a member of Knorr Bremse financial planning and analysis team providing analysis to drive performance and achieve business objectives.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate and support the annual MOP budget process Bendix CVS.
• Lead the FP&A team to support budget, financials and reporting
• Support the annual Strategic Planning Process.
• Lead various projects and effeciencies to provide improvement on financial reporting
• Drive monthly internal financial reporting and analysis/explanation of trends, projections and variances from plan/forecast and prior year.
• Partner with the the business and operations to understand the data to ensure sound business decisions are made by product and for the business overall.
• Develop, enhance and maintain reports, following the Bendix / KB standard, to satisfy internal and external reporting requirements.
• Recommend changes in the financial systems and processes as needed to ensure FP&A systems are maintained and functioning and meeting the needs of the business on a daily basis.
• Provide mentoring and training to FP&A Analysts.
• Drive a quick turnaround of ad hoc data requests from Business Leadership and Knorr Bremse.
• Support the Controls leadership team with proactive analysis and support on critical business initiatives.
• Provide and continuously improve the usefulness and presentation of monthly and quarterly financial and operating packages.
• Work with the business leaders and finance team on month end close.

Knowledge

• IFRS
• FP&A analysis
• SAP Knowledge
• Basic knowledge of S/4 Hana
• Knowledge of data warehouses, data extract tools, report writing applications and other accounting-related software applications.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to Lead and work within a team environment.
• Propose solutions alternatives to simple and complex business problems and opportunities.
• Excellent project management skills to serve as functional lead/or project manager for financial system implementations, upgrades and enhancements.
• Possesses strong analytical, planning and organizational skills.
• Self-starter who is action oriented and possesses a strong sense of urgency.
• Utilizes creative/innovative solutions to resolve complex problems/issues.
• Possesses excellent technical skills.
• Results oriented with demonstrated capability of meeting tight deadlines.
• Pursues training and/or experiences for self-development.
• Strong systems and data management skills required.
• Proficient in Microsoft office products and other software packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Workday

Experience

• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in accounting/finance in public accounting or manufacturing.
• Experience in project management and/or financial management, including managing budgets, preparing estimates at complete and performing variance analysis.
• Process improvement experience.

Education

• B.A. or B.S. degree in Finance, Accounting, Accounting Information Systems or Business Administration required.
• Green Belt certification is a plus.

Position Requirements

• The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Avon, OH is $115,900-$183,100 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. KBHC is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 15% of annual salary. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

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