The Sr. Financial Analyst acts as a business partner and trusted advisor who supports and leads the Commercial Building Envelope (CBE) Must Win Battles (MWB) enabling and managing rapid, profitable growth through functional excellence, resource allocation and continuous capital investment within North America. The role directly oversees the finance aspects related to Sales to Off-Site Factories, OPA performance and related SG&A spend.

Responsibilities include:

• Business Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Coordinate and analyze monthly forecasts from Off-Site Solutions (OSS) inputs (i.e. – 3ME)

• Dissect financial data (Mix – Product Portfolio, Pricing, COF/Inflation, Subcontracting cost, SG&A and Inventory movements) and non-financial data (Headcount, Quality etc.) to identify risks and opportunities to improve financial performance and drive change.

• Analyze OSS Product Line Profitability, report progress towards budget commitment, financial performance achievements and trends.

• Prepares “what-ifs” simulations, recommend course of action.

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of the BU balance sheet.

• Strategic Planning:

• Support the BU product portfolio assessment for opportunities to drive growth and value creation through resource allocation / prioritization, monitoring of innovation and support on acquisition opportunities.

• Coordinate planning and prepare analysis for the financial cycles (Budget, RF, LRP) and reporting to OSS and CBE leadership, present alternative scenarios with risks and opportunities; recommend course of action.

• Determine, implement, monitor, in conjunction with business leaders (SLT) goals for profitability, optimization and growth to ensure alignment with EBITDA, OFCF and ROCE% Targets.

• Actively manage the capital requirement process & forecasting (CIP Aging, Capex+, Payback)

• Process Improvement:

• Propose and support digital transformation to increase standardization and improve infrastructure.

• Enforce ownership and accountability of internal service providers (shared services, systems) for processes within scope.

• Business Partnership:

• Central MFG, SG&A, and R&D Departments: Support preparation of the RFs, LRPs, Budgets partnering with OSS Management, Group Controller tracking spend, recommend action plans/countermeasures to address any gaps to budget expectations.

• Consolidation and reporting of results: analyze CBE financial statements and evolution vs. budget commitment and prior year, identify risk and opportunity areas.

• Prepare monthly reporting packages (comments and presentations), attend internal CBE Finance, MWB monthly calls.

• Organize the OSS calendar and templates for budget and reforecasting cycles, support Group Controller, FP&A Director with the annual budget presentation preparation.

• Lead, Coordinate with Finance, IT team digital projects aiming to create KPI dashboards consolidating data from multiple sources of business operations (OPS, Sales, Marketing and R&D).

• Lead actual vs. quote (margin performance) & OSS Capital Allocation & Post Investment reviews.

• Business Intelligence:

• Assist Team members to understand business context, identify opportunities for improvement and take on stretch assignments.

• Aid functional departments to promote a better understanding of financial tools and metrics designed to enhance profitability, provide training as applicable.

• Compliance:

• Manage alongside with the OSS Managing Director, Group Controller, Compliance Manager and BU partners to ensure implementation of business controls and internal control risk mitigation within OSS & CBE.

To be successful within this role, the Specialist should have the following education, experience, and core competencies:-

• 5+ years of progressive experience in business/finance and analytical roles of increasing responsibility. Previous experience should include roles such as a Senior Financial Analyst, Accountant or Other Finance/Business positions.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance from a four-year college or university, required.

• Master’s degree in finance/business development or equivalent experience, preferred.

• Self-starting individual and ability to work with limited supervision.

• Strong communication and influence skills to effectively collaborate up, down and transversally in a complex organization.

• Management of product mix & related margin – highlighting the opportunities.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

• Proactive & Innovative

• Collaborative, creative thinking and passion are key attributes

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options (https://bit.ly/2RZtfYI) includes, but is not limited to:

• Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental

• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program

• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)

• Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career

• Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends

• Employee Recognition Programs

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