Director, Financial Planning & Analysis - Shelton, CT (Hybrid)

Job Overview

The Electrical Products Director of Financial Planning & Analysis will serve as a key member of the Hubbell Finance leadership team and have responsibility for accurate, timely, transparent financial planning, forecasting and analysis for the Electrical Products (EP) Strategic Business Unit, a significant component of Hubbell Electrical Solutions. This position will have 1-2 direct reports at SBU level and will work closely to coordinate FP&A efforts at the BU level.

A Day In The Life

•    Lead FP&A responsibilities for the SBU
•    Oversee the development of the budgets, forecasts and supporting analysis for the applicable business units with authority to submit forecasts.
•    Identifies business trends and applies related analysis in developing forecasts
•    Monitor financial performance by measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances
•    Provide mid-month updates on progress towards Plan and Forecast targets
•    Prepare monthly financial presentations covering the SBU’s performance
•    Working with the BU finance leads of EP and related finance personnel, drive forecast accuracy and accountability
•    Collaborates with cross-functional team in developing multi-year strategic plan
•    Develop and manage the financial reporting package. Anticipate and inform on large potential impacts to financials
•    Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations for decision making purposes
•    Implement business intelligence tools and dashboard reports
•    Present complex financial topics to senior management in a concise executive summary level format
•    Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive FP&A processes to improve clarity and consistency
•    Collaborates with Segment and Corporate FP&A teams on periodic system enhancements
•    Contributes to other related exercises including mergers & acquisitions, SKU rationalization, restructuring initiatives, new product development, etc.

What will help you thrive in this role?

•    Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related degree, MBA preferred
•    Senior finance professional with 10+ years of experience in accounting & FP&A at a publicly traded manufacturing company
•    5+ years of management experience
•    Experience owning a P&L
•    Solid understanding of general accounting & financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP
•    Expertise using large enterprise financial systems - SAP, One Stream or HFM experience is a plus
•    Proven ability to lead, manage, mentor, and develop all levels of finance team
•    Strong communication and influencing skills, ability to lead large scale initiatives and projects with both local and executive management; ability to collaborate and communicate with others
•    Demonstrated experience interfacing regularly with professionals at all levels of the organization, from manufacturing floor to executive leadership
•    Willingness and ability to adapt to the rapid business and organizational changes that accompany a high-growth environment
•    An emphasis on Functional Excellence to ensure accuracy and the development of financial acumen within the FP&A function
•    Deep expertise in financial modeling
•    Demonstrated ability to manage reporting in multiple currencies and navigating international financial operations & statutory reporting
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills
•    Ability to operate in a matrix environment; collaborating cross-functionally
•    Identifies & communicates proactively around risks to the business, and offers proposed solutions
•    Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Outlook, Word, and SharePoint
•    Skilled in synthesizing complex financial data, exercising sound judgment, and delivering actionable insights
•    Ability to create clear, concise presentations, reports, and visualizations to communicate financial information effectively
•    Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to collaborate across all organizational levels and departments. Demonstrated teamwork, peer support, and respectful communication in diverse work environments
•    Highly detail-oriented and capable of performing under tight deadlines
•    Willingness for occasional travel

Hubbell Incorporated

 

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and effici