Overview:
Head of FP&A is a critical role and will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to manage budget, monthly reporting process, driving financial metrics for ~$350M$ Wabtec Transit India while managing operating rhythms with Headquarter in France, USA and India regional office. In addition, this role will be Finance Leader for Brakes & Couplers product line (~$150MM) and will partner with Business Leader in driving key business decisions, focusing on margin improvement initiatives to ensure product line meets yearly budgets
Essential Responsibilities:
Accountable for P&L financial performance for Transit India to ensure business meet financial and budget targets.
Develop accurate business forecasts. Report on the financial past, present and future performance of the business with a deep understanding for the drivers behind variances.
Analyse product margins and lead cost out opportunities to meet financial targets.
Support business leader in business case development for decisions on new products
Monthly reporting of results and reasons for variation vs plan
Lead tender financial & contract review process to maximize profits while winning in key markets
Lead project financial review process
Manage an active register of risks affecting profit, costs and schedule with an action plan to mitigate risks
Lead process improvement and digitalization in FP&A.
Ensure compliance with corporate accounting practices and procedures and internal controls.
Work closely with Brakes & Safety business team and global stakeholders to meet business plan and strategic targets.
Lead Team of 2 and develop them.
Key Qualifications:
10-14 years of multi-faceted experience in business finance or FP&A or commercial finance
CA / MBA Finance from top institute.
Strong ERP/planning/ cost tracking system experience
Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional areas in the business
Strategic thinking, problem solving and analytical skills
Superior, proficient use of excel for financial modeling
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