Job Description Summary

Responsible for driving financial planning and analysis (FP&A) & decision-making processes across MEA and SE regions. You will collaborate with cross-functional trams to provide strategic insights, financial guidance, and analytical support to optimize business performance, regional growth and operational efficiency in the regions. You will ensure accurate financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting, while also identifying opportunities for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.

Job Description

What you'll do:

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Lead the development and execution of annual and quarterly financial plans, budgets, and forecasts for the MEA & SE regions.

• Analyze financial performance against plans and identify variances.

• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior management.

• Prepare and present regular financial reports and dashboards to executive leadership, summarizing key financial metrics and performance against targets.

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Cash Flow Management

• Own MEA & SE Cash flow statement planning, analysis, reporting, and communication of financial results (All elements of working capital).

• Lead weekly cash calls with the sub-region/country and issue dashboards highlighting PIT, PD, PD%, Billing, Collections.

• Drive monthly cash & Billing linearity.

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Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with corporate reporting standards and regulatory requirements.

• Responsible for main financials (sales, margin, CFOA, reserves). Work closely with Site Finance Leaders, Site FP&As and OTR Team leads to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.

• Responsible for Regional P&L and Balance Sheet with monthly reporting to Business Leaders & Regional Finance leaders. Ensure proper Quarterly Balance Sheet account reconciliations.

• Managing the quarterly/monthly financial closing for the regions, including booking entries in accordance with US GAAP and compliance with Revenue Recognition policies.

Strategic Analysis and Improvement

• Collaborate with business partners to analyze variances, assess risks and opportunities, and recommend actions.

• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, revenue growth, and operational efficiency improvements through data-driven analysis.

• Provide accurate and timely financial analysis, highlighting key performance indicators, trends, and potential areas for improvement.

Cultural and Technological Enhancements

• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and excellence.

• Leverage AI, technology & tools to enhance financial analysis and reporting capabilities.

• Maintain FP&A Governance rhythms and calendar for both regions in an effective manner.

Risk Management

• Monitor financial risks and provide mitigation strategies.

Communication

• Ensure clear and effective communication of financial information across the organization.

• Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.

 

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or relevant experience

• Minimum 5 years of overall experience including FMP/CAS/OFLP

• Minimum 1 year experience in FP&A

• Good understanding of Supply Chain Finance

• Fluency in English

What will make you stand out:

• Fluency in French is an advantage

• Ability to lead, motivate and coach team members

• Strong interpersonal/communication skills

• Analytical mindset, problem solving

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to influence and drive change across the organization

• High integrity and ethical standards.

• Past exposure to GEV Electrification System Finance

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