Program Finance manager

Our client, is searching for a highly analytical Program finance manager .

Responsibilities:

• Provide financial visibility on newly awarded business by coordinating and assisting in the presentation of monthly
  financial updates to the Executive Team on financial status
• Provide leadership and analysis assistance in the preparation and approvals of timely and comprehensive business
  cases for capital spending (make versus buy, rate of return, payback etc.) – Manage a Multi-Year Capital Budget
  ensuring accurate and timely visibility to all stakeholders
• Assist in the tracking of the financial impact and margin enhancement proposals related to engineering change quotes
  to the customer
•  Assist in the budget process by providing newly awarded program financials to the plant and ensuring new programs
  are tracking close to the awarded financials
• Provide financial assistance in the preparation of customer quote submissions – ensuring a logically defendable
  position for costing approach with the customer
• Provide ad hoc financial scenario analysis for the quoting function for new business opportunities
•  Provide sound and comprehensive financial analysis for the resolution of customer commercial issues
• Act as Business Partner in the analysis, modelling, recommendation and presentation process for complex projects,
  strategic initiatives, and commercial matters

Preferred Qualifications and Critical Success Factors:

• University Accounting degree in Finance/Business (CPA or CFA designation is an asset)
• A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in an analytically focused role (within a decentralized multi location/international environment is an asset)
• Experience with a decentralized manufacturing environment (automotive experience is a major asset)
•  Strong problem-solving and financial modelling skillset
•  An independent critical thinker who displays attention to detail (curiosity to drive into the numbers when needed)
•  Excellent organizational, interpersonal and time management skills with the ability to multi-task many projects
•  Entrepreneurial mind-set with a strong interest in operations (thinks beyond the numbers)
•  Excellent communication and presentation skills – able to convey complex topics in a concise and effective manner
• Proven self-starter, who requires limited supervision and direction, yet achieves tasks and overcomes problems and
  provides effective direction and analysis
•  Ability to solve complex problems and demonstrate strong presentations skills
• A high degree of initiative, self-starter nature
•  Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel internationally

Working Conditions:

•  Office environment and plant floor
• Ability to travel internationally (up to 10-30% travel monthly)

Interested candidates please contact Stephanie Williams at  swilliams@collinsrecruit.com.