Director, FP&A - T&D Infrastructure

Job Overview

Hubbell Utility Systems (HUS) has annual sales of approximately $4 billion and adjusted operating income of $1 billion.  The Finance, Director - T&D 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 Transmission and Distribution Infrastructure (T&D) Strategic Business Unit, a significant component of HUS.  This position will have dotted line reports within each of the T&D business units to lead the FP&A function for the SBU.

This high-profile role will also provide strategic and tactical leadership to the financial planning and analysis activities of T&D, implement planning and budgeting in a manner designed to meet reporting requirements, help T&D management evaluate financial resource allocation, areas of focus for improvement, and how external factors may affect the financial results of the business. 

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.
• Monitor financial performance by measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances
• Prepare monthly MAP presentations for corporate on the segment’s performance
• Working with the BU finance leads of T&D and related finance personnel, drive forecast accuracy and accountability.  
• Evaluate and analyze restructuring efforts to optimize the manufacturing footprint and reduce overall fixed costs  
• 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
• Develop Executive level presentations on business results, performance analysis, financial models, forecasts, and budgets, etc.
• Assess strategic initiatives, including M&A transactions and capital allocation strategy
• Perform due diligence on specified acquisition targets.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive FP&A processes to improve clarity and consistency

What will help you thrive in this role?

Skills and Experience

• Senior finance professional with 10+ years of experience in a variety of finance leadership positions
• Experience with U.S. multi-national public company, ideally $1+Billion annual revenue with a global manufacturing firm
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related degree, MBA preferred
• SAP, One Stream or HFM experience strongly preferred
• 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 senior executive office
• 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

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Master’s Degree in Business

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