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The world needs technologies that work. Technologies that matter. Technologies that solve today's challenges and help shape a better tomorrow. And that's exactly what we build. By bringing together the real world (factories, buildings, power grids, trains) with the digital world (software, data, AI, digital twins), we help our customers become more competitive, resilient, and sustainable.
Our technology is everywhere - in trains and transportation, we help move people faster, safer, and more sustainably.
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Mobility North America’s Finance and Performance Management (FPM) team is looking for an outstanding and inquisitive teammate able to drive digitalization, innovation and support business performance. In this role, you will be a critical link between finance and our business operations, ensuring financial strategies align with operational goals and contribute to overall company success.
This role sits at the intersection of finance and operations, supporting central cost centers within the Rail Infrastructure (RI) business. It is ideal for someone who brings a strong growth mindset, persistently enjoys solving problems end-to-end, and thrives in a fast-paced, business-facing environment.
You will apply your expertise in financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting to provide insightful recommendations and support key decision-makers. This role also includes cost-controlling responsibility for central departments in Rail Infrastructure BU. You will also understand the drivers and value flows of a large-scale international project business entity and its P&L and balance sheet (performance).
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Act as a trusted financial advisor to business unit managers and team, providing financial insights and recommendations to support strategic planning and operational decisions
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Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, profitability analysis, and trend identification, to explain performance drivers and anticipate future outcomes.
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Collaborate with various departments (e.g., Sales, Operations, R&D) to understand their financial needs and translate business objectives into financial targets.
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Translate complex financial information into clear, concise, and understandable language for non-finance team members.
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Independently work on sophisticated topics and create results quickly in a global matrix organization and fast-paced business environment
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Communicate with and present to partners, while building trustworthy relationships with them
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Drive continuous improvement on financial processes and tools through collaboration and digitalization enabling tangible productivity
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Ensuring correct aggregation, accuracy and transparency regarding P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reporting alongside annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes
- Monitor and track financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and strategic goals, proactively identifying deviations and recommending corrective actions.
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Support cross-BU harmonization and the transformation into a digital controlling environment
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Monitor and analyze financial critical metrics to proactively identify areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities
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Support preparation and presentation of reports on (global) programs and initiatives as well as (ad-hoc) analysis for senior management and international stakeholders
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Update business performance targets on Global tools provided by HQ
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Develop and implement measures across the local organization to increase effectiveness and efficiency of regional finance tools and processes
- Proactively initiate and drive the standardization of reports across various segments within the RI Business Unit, ensuring consistency and efficiency
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Master’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field; may be substituted with substantial years of working experience in similar position(s)
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3-5 years of experience in finance roles, with a significant portion in financial planning & analysis (FP&A) or business partnering.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented approach and can-do mentality
- Ability to work with large sets of data and effectively manage deadlines and prioritize in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Strong teamwork, communication and presentation skills
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Reliably meets deadlines in a complex and fast-paced business environment
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Actively and constantly drive for quality and process improvements as well as strive for personal learning and development.
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Willingness to work in the office 2-3 days a week to foster collaboration and team alignment.
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Minimal travel required: estimated travel between Mobility locations 1-2 times per year.
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Flexibility to support business timelines and deadlines
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Improved consistency and standardization of reporting across the business
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Increased efficiency in forecasting and financial processes
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Strong partnership with business partners, including clear and effective financial messaging
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Proactive identification of issues and ideas for improvement
