What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Finance Manager Global Service BU position at Vertiv?
POSITION SUMMARY
Vertiv, a global leader in network power solutions, seeks a Senior Finance Manager - Global Services Business Unit at its Columbus, OH, headquarters location to join our Global FP&A team. The successful candidate will be the primary Finance business partner for our business unit leaders. This role will lead a global team to provide analysis of plans and results, lead the annual and monthly forecasting processes, model business outcomes, and provide business decision support, as well as other tasks critical to serving as a business partner to Vertiv BU leaders. The ideal candidate is committed to root cause analysis that delivers insight, not just information, and regularly displays an inquisitiveness that craves continuous learning and drives continuous improvement.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner with global business unit leaders to develop and execute strategic plans to drive revenue growth and margin expansion across the globe.
- Track business unit financial performance management (~$2Bn Revenue) including monthly performance variance analysis, prepare and review monthly financial performance results with business unit, and conducting ad-hoc investigations to deliver against set financial targets.
- Act as Finance gate keeper on NPDI process to evaluate & approve investment requests on new product development.
- Partner with other FPA group and work with business unit leaders to assist global resource planning and global CAPEX planning and tracking.
- Lead financial business plan development and interlock with the regions for the business units, including completion of budget models, based on market dynamics and strategic business plans.
- Support the development of a 3-year plan, showcasing which technologies Vertiv plans to invest in and the financial implications of these decisions.
- Prepare executive level presentations and work directly with leadership.
- Review ER&D activities to identify continuous improvements to the business.
- Support the broader mission of the finance and accounting function as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 8-10 years of finance or accounting experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or M.B.A required.
- Experience in large multi-national company or Big 4 accounting firm preferred.
- Experience managing/supporting a multinational team.
- Strong analytical skills, including ability to think about complex issues using scientific/critical thinking approach to solve problems and make sound judgments.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to discern from available data what should be pertinent to upper levels of management.
- Ability to communicate to all levels of the organization, from the C-Suite to the shop floor.
- Profoundly inquisitive with the desire to consistently exceed expectations.
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office tools
- Experience with Oracle ERP system a plus
- Experience with HFM, Power BI, Tableau, IBM PA, etc also a plus
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
- None
TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED
- None