Sr. Financial Analyst - Novi, United States - Rolls-Royce Solutions America

Description

Job Functions:

At Rolls-Royce, we see sustainability in the field of drive and energy solutions as both the biggest challenge and biggest opportunity of our time. That's why we have set targets to reach Net Zero by 2050. In our Power Systems division, we have set an even more aggressive target to reduce our CO2 emissions by 35% by 2030 (from 2019 levels). It is within Power Systems that we provide world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solutions brand, mtu.

Innovation takes curiosity, and that is the force that drives us. We promote a corporate culture of respect, trust and curiosity. These are the things that give rise to passion to move things forward and improve them for the future. Our goal is to create an engaging environment where all employees can fully develop themselves and their potential.

Specific Functions

1. Monitor development of assigned P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash positions/ accounts. Conduct thorough analysis and provide transparency to management/ relevant business partners. Lead process to identify best solutions/ alternatives. Actively recommend countermeasures as required.
2. Guide cost center managers as a financial business partner for assigned area including but not limited to cost center report preparation, reconciliation of billings, cost allocation and set-ups. Monitor budget development.
3. Maintain and oversee maintenance of master data in SAP and other business relevant systems and timely preparation of daily, monthly, year-end related tasks.
4. Prepare daily/ monthly/ quarterly reporting tasks for headquarters and other managers outside of Controlling/ Finance timely. Conduct plausibility checks to ensure accuracy.
5. Prepare monthly/ quarterly/ yearly planning/ forecasting tasks for assigned area of responsibility. Conduct actual vs. plan comparisons to analyze variances. Actively manage improvements. Ensure accuracy by working closely together with the internal business partners and financial shared service.
6. Perform tasks related to month end close. Support co-workers during month end closing process, e.g. revenue reconciliation, issuing credits/debits, processing monthly accruals, etc.
7. Support internal and external audit tasks for assigned area of responsibility
8. Manage special projects and miscellaneous ad-hoc requests as assigned including but not limited to preparation of financial analysis, evaluation of best alternatives & recommendations including scrubbing of legal cost allowance for governmental rates
9. Coordinate the internal control system as Subject Process Expert (SPE) for the entire Controlling department. Support the Internal Control System (ICS) by monitoring risks and effectiveness of controls for the assigned Area of Responsibility (AoR). Provide sufficient evidence of control timely.
10. Actively build/ support liaison between Controlling and Finance
11. Coordinate internal customer request as back-up for Sales & Plant Controlling to ensure that all requests are directed properly and answered in a timely manner

General

1. Actively live and cultivate High Performance Culture (HPC)
2. Trusted to deliver excellence to our (internal) customer and other stakeholder
3. Provide guideline in form of policy, local work instruction, desk procedures etc. Ensure awareness throughout the team. Prepare presentation and conduct training of assigned cross functional processes/ tasks.
4. Develop and continuously improve FiCo tools, methodology, processes and IT systems, as well as actively support the "Learning Club Controlling".
5. Understand functions, responsibilities and procedures utilized in various financial departments.
6. Maintain knowledge of developments in the field of finance, controlling and economic theory.
7. Keep management actively abreast of progress, developments and pending problems.
8. Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct.
9. Perform special projects as required.

Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Daily work is performed in a hybrid office environment. This position has a traditional work schedule that requires five (5) eight (8) hour days during a Monday through Friday work schedule, as business requires. This position is asked to work casual overtime, especially during month and year-end accounting.

While performing duties of this position, an employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to manipulate small items such as a keyboard or mouse. Next, the employee is occasionally required to stand, reach, and / or grasp. Finally, an employee is also frequently required to walk within the work environment.

Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, and the employee must have the ability to adjust focus.

Rolls-Royce Solutions America is a Military Friendly Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Qualifications:

Required:

1. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Controlling, Accounting or Business Administration and 5 years of controlling experience; or 9 years of controlling experience.
2. Excellent knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
3. Excellent knowledge of computer applications and controlled systems.
4. Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability when issues are very complex.
5. Excellent organization, planning and follow up skills.
6. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others.
7. Strong oral and written communication skills.
8. Strong presentation skills.
9. Strong team player with strong ability to work independently.
10. Knowledge of Internal Control Systems
11. Must be available to work flexible hours.
12. Travel - domestic and international (if required).
13. Proficient in PC and MS Office Suite.

Preferred:

1. Knowledge of MTU Internal Control Systems
2. Knowledge of MTU America or comparable diesel products, and their applications.
3. Knowledge of cost allowances for governmental rates
4. Knowledgeable of SAP systems.
5. Proficient in German language