Finance Manager
Description
Powering the cars of the future. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. They are a leading circular materials technology company fulfilling their mission to create materials for a better life.
Their technologies enable on-road and non-road applications to meet environmental standards around the world. Their products have prevented billions of tons of harmful gases and particles being released into the atmosphere. To enable their customers to produce even cleaner engines, they cannot stand still.
What You Will Be Doing
Responsible for delivering Group Financial reporting and meeting financial information needs of the EMEA and North American Leadership team, Global Controlling AC, and Group Headquarters for all American Plants and legal Entities of AC. Advises fields of corrective actions and cost containment. Monitors leading and lagging KPIs.
Ensures that Group and AC planning requirements for North America are met. Directs and coordinates the planning and preparation of AC specific planning requirements (Budget and Strategy Update); This includes capital expenditure plan as well as operating budgets and P&L/BS planning.
Drives business and financial analysis to contribute to the strategic decision-making process. Develops and implements business optimization plans from the financial perspective. Follows up closely on plant performance, productivity, and capacity utilization.
Acts as interface between BU Regional Management AC corporate functions and local Operations and Management.
Participates in a variety of finance-related projects as nominated, and supervises internal investments, approval process, and fixed assets management.
Leads and develops the North American Controlling Team and as well as dotted line reports from India HUB.
Capital Employed: Responsible for the monitoring and active improvement of the Working Capital development, especially the Accounts Receivables and the Inventories and safeguards AC's assets. Ensures that policies and procedures are in place to achieve the task (responsible for the organization of the inventory counts in line with the existing policies in all sites excluding external locations).
Supervises the tax, treasury, accounting, reporting, and financial internal control processes (along MICR requirements) and procedures for the organizational scope. Optimizes internal control processes and ensures follow-up and compliance.
Upholds, respects, and ensures compliance with health and safety standards as outlined in the company's guidelines, both personally and within the team.
Acts as a role model by fostering a culture of care and responsibility within the team. Encourages and supports team members to actively participate in preventive measures and continuous improvement initiatives related to health and safety activities.
Skills
Financial analysis, Budgeting, SAP, Reporting, Forecasting, Financial reporting, Financial, Finance, Data, Accounting, Variance analysis, Microsoft Excel, Financial statement, Data analysis
Top Skills Details
Financial analysis, Budgeting, SAP, Reporting, Forecasting, Financial reporting, Financial, Finance, Data
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Must Haves
Minimum 10 years of experience in the finance and accounting field with an internationally operating company and ideally experience in the Automotive industry.
Expert Knowledge of IFRS and US-GAAP, Canadian GAAP which influences accounting and reporting for the division.
Knowledge of relevant tax issues.
Current and commanding knowledge in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, plant controlling, investment calculations, contract administrations, and analysis of various business strategies developing various scenarios to understand the opportunities - strategically and tactically in support of the business decisions.
Experience in people management.
Current and commanding knowledge in SAP FI and CO module, good knowledge of the modules MM and SD, experience in SAP projects.
Experience with databases such as Infor, Anaplan.
Negotiation skills related to financial topics.
Establishes good relationships with the leadership team and staff at all levels.
Aptitude to Influence Leadership towards best possible financial performance.
Builds and leverages effective networks within North America.
Ability to travel.
Strong process-orientation.
Nice to Have
University degree with a Master in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration. CPA designation is preferred.
Experience Level
Expert Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $140000.00/yr.
The company offers competitive benefits along with 5% profit sharing and 401k Match up to 6%.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Auburn Hills,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2025.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
