Business Group Financial Analyst - Elkton, United States - W.L. Gore & Associates

W.L. Gore & Associates

Verified Company

Elkton, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

About the Role:
We are seeking a Business Group Financial Analyst to join our team and support our Clean Energy business. In this role, you will provide financial and accounting decision making support to the Clean Energy business team. This position will lead global planning, forecasting and business performance reviews. You will also regularly engage with Business and Enterprise Leadership.

This position will be located at a US East facility (Elkton, Maryland or Newark, Delaware) with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.

Responsibilities:

Provide financial and accounting decision support to the Clean Energy business team using analytics and business acumen; recommend and influence business decisions and strategy based on results of financial analysis
Lead the global operational planning and ongoing forecasting and business performance review processes for the Clean Energy business
Align the Business strategy, performance targets, and investments with Enterprise strategic initiatives and longterm performance objectives
Provide timely reporting and analysis, including variance analysis and commentary on business performance and other ad hoc requests from Enterprise, Business and Functional leadership
Monitor and guide key financial metrics for the business and actively identify opportunities for profitability improvement
Foster collaboration with financial partners across businesses, regions, and functions (i.e. Manufacturing Cost Analyst, GPS Finance Analysts, Division and Enterprise FP&A Analysts, Global Technical Accounting, etc.,)
Educate nonfinance Associates on financial matters and how to interpret and impact financial results; prepare and communicate financial and business performance reports to Enterprise leadership and BOD stakeholders
Support customer and potential M&A modeling contract development, liaise with Enterprise Technical Accounting, to optimize contract structures and educating business partners on the short term and longterm operating profit implications
Provide leadership to another Financial Analyst based in Japan

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or businessrelated discipline
Minimum 6 years of combined experience in a Financial / Business Analyst role
Prior finance or accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience performing investment analysis and preparing business case modeling
Excellent analytical skills and experience with strategic planning, analysis, and various data systems and tools
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple commitments
Demonstrated ability to challenge, influence and integrate across project, functional, and business leadership teams
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to work effectively in a global environment
Ability to travel 5%

Desired Qualifications:

Prior experience with SAP and/or working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system(s), US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and standard costing
Prior experience with new product development valuation
Working knowledge of COGNOS, TM1, or Tableau or similar financial system tools

Hybrid Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore's hybrid working policies, from the country in which they are employed.

What We Offer:

Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world.

We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

UNITED STATES
Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening.

Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.

Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.

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