Lead, Finance - Operations

Lead, Finance - Operations 

LOCATION: Huntington / Indiana (US-IN), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 4468 

 

Want to help shape tomorrow?  At Bendix we’ve been doing it for 90 years…setting the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety.  We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today! www.bendix.com/careers

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary:

 

This position is responsible to serve as a key member of the Bendix finance and controlling team. The person is responsible for developing plant financial analysis capabilities, internal controls and compliance supporting the Plant Controller and Operations Group Controller.

 

Essential Functions:

 

• Responsible for driving understanding in monthly, quarterly and annual results from plant operations
• Drive alignment between FP&A, business units and plants to better understand budget variances in order to support aligned global management reporting
• Help coordinate the annual plant budgeting process and long-range planning                         
• Lead the plants capital spending process including monthly actuals, outlook and annual budgeting process
• Develop, enhance, and maintain plant and ad-hoc reports to satisfy internal and external reporting requirements including business case development and senior management requests
• Lead improvement efforts around plant and operational internal control initiatives, compliance requirements and audit support

 

Knowledge:

 

• Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and IFRS preferred
• Knowledge of in-depth financial planning in various systems
• Knowledge of audit and internal control mechanisms and procedures

 

Experience:

 

• 5-10 years of experience in accounting/ finance for in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in financial management, including managing budgets, preparing monthly forecasts and performing variance analysis at month end
• Experience with month-end accounting close process
• ERP experience required (SAP preferred)

 

Skills:

 

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to lead and work within a cross-functional team environment
• Possesses strong analytical, planning and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office products and other software packages including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong systems and data management skills required

 

Education:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business-related field required
• Accounting preferred
• MBA/ CPA preferred
• Green Belt certification a plus

 

Position Requirements: 

 

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What does Bendix have to offer you? 
- Work/life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off 
- 401k Plan with Company matching 
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
- Wellness Program and incentives
- On-Site Fitness Center
- On-Site Health Center
- Health and Welfare Insurance Benefits that start on your 1st day of employment

 

Company-Paid Benefits:
- Basic Life Insurance
- Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

 

Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits:
- Medical and Prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
- Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
- Long Term Disability
- Accident Plan
- Critical Illness Plan
- Hospital Indemnity Plan

 

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified