Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future! Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI) is a leading specialty chemicals company whose operating businesses formulate a broad range of solutions that enhance the performance of products people use every day. Developed in multi-step technological processes, our innovative solutions enable our customer's manufacturing processes in several key segments, including electronic circuitry, communication infrastructure, automotive systems, industrial surface finishing, consumer packaging, and offshore energy. Customers of our businesses use our innovation as a competitive advantage, relying on us to help them navigate in fast-paced, high-growth markets. For example, in-car technology, from infotainment to driver assistance, is accelerating the pace of new product development and changing the competitive playing field for automotive manufacturers. With a long-standing presence in automotive markets and a deep market expertise in electronics, we sit at the intersection of this fast-growing market. We strive to embody the five "Elements of our Culture," our "5Cs": Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment.
Who are we looking for? Strategic business partner supporting the executive leadership (General management and financial management) of the LMS Global business. Responsible for defining and implementing strategic financial focus, evaluating financial results, and supporting the business in improving, building, and implementing a dynamic Commercial FP&A function. Position has significant involvement with the business, specifically LMS's Commercial Director and Global General Manager, as well as, the Vice President of Finance - MEIS. This includes working on and developing various business models and reports within excel, Hyperion Planning and Power BI. These models will be used to evaluate the current business vertical financial performance, growth opportunities, acquisitions, divestitures, capital investment, working capital and cash flows. Finally, the position will lead the forecasting and budgeting process and the monthly reporting process of LMS. The role will be centred around a strong relationship within Local Business, Corporate and Shared Services, utilising and growing the team to drive continuous improvement in the reporting, forecasting and business processes across the Group.
What will you be doing? Monthly / Quarterly Reporting ResponsibilitiesCoordinate the month-end close with the region accounting centres, review the output, and provide financial insight, analysis, and commentary on the performance of the business.Ensure the timeliness and accuracy of the monthly cash flow forecasts for entities impacted by LMS activity.Work with the commercial head to manage and measure the sales compensation and rebate accruals for the commercial team.Understand key drivers impacting Product Lines and spending cost centres.Understand and evaluate drivers of variance to Budget / Forecast.Performance management-related analysis linked to improving the monthly reporting, budgeting, and forecasting cycles.Regional Monthly / Quarterly business financial reports & analysis.Monthly Performance Letter / Quarterly Presentations.Annual Budgets / Updated Forecasts.CAPEX Analysis.Working Capital discussion.Bi-Monthly Weekly Sales Analysis.Ad hoc support as determined by LMS Business Director and MEIS VP of Finance.Other responsibilities: Budgeting and Forecasting ResponsibilitiesManage the annual budget / quarterly forecast process for LMS globally from the bottoms up sales and margin process to departmental cost centre budgeting.Coordination with functional leaders.Analysis of information.Summarization of key trends.Completion of presentation.FP&A, taking ownership of all LMS's budgets, forecasting and analysis across functions liaising with Shared Services.Leading as a Finance Business Partner across the diverse teams, sharing Finance knowledge across LMS/Group to facilitate relevant reporting and analysis for key business decision making whilst having responsibility for leading and growing the FP&A team and being an active member of the Group Finance Team. The FP&A Manager will also take part in projects as per guidance by the VP Finance MEIS.Who are You? You are a professional with:
Ability to influence and navigate the business partners and stakeholders and work effectively within cross-functional teams.Experience with ERP systems though SAP/JDE and/or HFM Planning experience is highly preferred."Roll up your sleeves" and can-do attitude, energetic, forward-thinking leader with strong ability to multi-task.Experience with change management.
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