What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Finance Manager, R&D Controlling position at International?
Position Overview
TRATON R&D is seeking a Senior Finance Manager, R&D Controlling to join our high-performing team in Lisle, IL! In this key role, you will work closely with various business units to gain a deep understanding of operations and deliver actionable financial insights that drive profitable growth. We’re looking for a results-driven finance professional with strong leadership capacity, strong analytical abilities, advanced financial modeling skills, and excellent communication skills in a broad range of settings - from delivering clear task assignments to direct reports to formal executive report outs and presentations.
With its brands Scania, MAN, International and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON is one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. Its range comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. At TRATON, we are convinced that the whole can be greater than the sum of its parts. Together with our brands we have the power to bring about decisive change. With the right resources, tools and guidelines, we support our brands in making the future of transportation more sustainable.
In April 2023, TRATON embarked on an ambitious journey to integrate independent brand Research & Development (R&D) Organizations in Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus into a single global TRATON R&D organization.
By integrating the capabilities and resources of our brands, we will accelerate the introduction of new technologies and solutions to deliver the most competitive products and solutions to our customers.
Responsibilities
We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more.
For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge and experience.
You can learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at https://careers.international.com/#benefits.
Company Overview
ABOUT TRATON
With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.
EEO Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HUB@International.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.
TRATON R&D is seeking a Senior Finance Manager, R&D Controlling to join our high-performing team in Lisle, IL! In this key role, you will work closely with various business units to gain a deep understanding of operations and deliver actionable financial insights that drive profitable growth. We’re looking for a results-driven finance professional with strong leadership capacity, strong analytical abilities, advanced financial modeling skills, and excellent communication skills in a broad range of settings - from delivering clear task assignments to direct reports to formal executive report outs and presentations.
With its brands Scania, MAN, International and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON is one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. Its range comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. At TRATON, we are convinced that the whole can be greater than the sum of its parts. Together with our brands we have the power to bring about decisive change. With the right resources, tools and guidelines, we support our brands in making the future of transportation more sustainable.
In April 2023, TRATON embarked on an ambitious journey to integrate independent brand Research & Development (R&D) Organizations in Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus into a single global TRATON R&D organization.
By integrating the capabilities and resources of our brands, we will accelerate the introduction of new technologies and solutions to deliver the most competitive products and solutions to our customers.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for Financial Planning and Steering for R&D
- Operational Steering
- Data acquisition and consolidation
- Modeling, analysis, and insights
- Financial reporting and presentation
- Ongoing consolidation, monitoring and reporting of risks and opportunities
- Identification of countermeasures and areas for improvement
- Headcount forecasting and reporting
- Financial Planning (Annual Budget, 5 year, 10 year)
- Establish timeline and assumptions
- Coordination and alignment between Product Strategy and R&D
- Consolidation and validation of inputs
- Final submission to Corporate FP&A and system load
- Preparation of presentation materials
- Decision Support and Transactional Execution
- Assessment, documentation, and decision support materials for capital projects
- Validation of third party and intercompany purchase orders and invoicing
- Process Improvement
- Support the implementation of best-practices and financial tools to deliver efficiency improvements
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least 6 years of finance and budgeting experience
- At least 3 years of leadership experience
- Master’s degree
- At least 5 years of finance and budgeting experience
- At least 3 years of leadership experience
- At least 10 years of finance and budgeting experience
- At least 3 years of leadership experience
- Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
- Leadership / Personnel Management skills, including task coordination/assignment, performance appraisals, coaching and development planning for direct reports
- Solid understanding of business operations and financial principles
- Highly detail-oriented, with strong time management skills
- Strong background in financial analysis and modeling
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage conflict effectively
- Proficiency in data analysis and manipulation
- Experience in project management preferred
- Ability to thrive in ambiguous and fast-paced environments
- Comfortable working in a matrix organization
- Action-oriented, with a sense of urgency and accountability
We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more.
For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge and experience.
You can learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at https://careers.international.com/#benefits.
Company Overview
ABOUT TRATON
With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlines the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.
EEO Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HUB@International.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.
