Senior Manager - Business Planning & Control

Hydro Aluminium Metal a leading supplier of extrusion ingots, sheet ingots, foundry alloys, wire rods and high-purity aluminum with a global production network of around 5,000 employees. With primary metal production facilities in Europe, Canada, Australia, Brazil and Qatar, and recycling facilities throughout Europe and in the U.S., two-thirds of our primary aluminum production is based on renewable energy.

Job Location: Rosemont, IL

Summary/Objective

The Regional Controller is responsible to support the Recycling Business Unit’s ambitious growth agenda developing the finance roadmap and support the overall strategy implementation for the unit in cooperation with the Head of Recycling North America.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Consolidate and report financial results and outlook of the North American Recycling Unit
• Drive the annual business plan process, and other reporting, planning and performance management processes in alignment with the central finance team.
• Drive performance of the US recycling portfolio in close cooperation with plant finance managers, and other relevant members of the Recycling Management team
• Maintain an overview of Capital Exposure Proposals (CEPs) and write Controller memos for investment proposals from the North American Recycling business unit.
• Drive alignment, simplification, digitization and automation of financial processes
• Support development and execution of new growth projects, including possible M&A and integration projects.
• Ensure that systems and procedures are implemented and effective to ensure compliance with U.S. laws, regulations and other requirements.

Competencies Required

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of a second language in addition to English would be advantageous.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with ERP system and analytical and business intelligence tools are beneficial.
• A structured and proactive approach to work
• Analytical mindset, detail-oriented and accurate, yet able to see the bigger picture.
• Driven by continuous improvements and thrive in team settings, where you can take the lead and achieve results in collaboration with others.
• Reliable and willing to take ownership for your area of responsibility.
• To succeed in this position, you must have strong interpersonal skills, be highly self-driven and able to work independently while collaborating with many stakeholders.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or business administration is required; a master’s degree in a related discipline is strongly preferred.
• Detailed accounting knowledge is required for this position.
• A minimum of seven years of relevant experience, preferably gained at financial institution, consulting, corporate finance, or a similar field

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Hydro values diverse skills and perspectives among employees. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.