Sr. Manager , Operations Finance

Brand Overview

Hubbell Utility Solutions consists of operations for the design, manufacture and sale of transmission and distribution components primarily for the electrical utilities industry. The business is further divided into Hubbell Power Systems and the Aclara business. The water utility, telecommunications utility, civil construction and transportation industries are also served.

Products are sold directly to utilities and through distributors as well as to contractors and construction and engineering firms. The 2018 Acquisition of Aclara expanded the Utility portfolio to include endpoint metering devices and sensors, advanced metering infrastructure communications and software and installation services sold to electrical, water and gas utilities.

Position Overview

The Sr. Manager, Operations Finance position will be aligned with supporting the activities of the HUS segment. Based in Aiken, SC, Leeds, AL, Lenoir City, TN, or St. Louis, MO and reporting directly to the Director, Operations Finance, the Sr. Manager, Operations Finance will serve as a key member of the Hubbell Finance leadership team and have responsibility for accurate, timely, transparent financial planning, forecasting and analysis for the Business Units of Hubbell Utility Systems. This position will work closely with the Vice President of FP&A, VP of Finance, President, and VP of Operations of HUS as well as the BU VPs & General Managers, BU Controllers and the rest of the HUS Staff.

This role will also provide strategic and tactical support to the financial planning and analysis activities of HUS, implement planning and budgeting in a manner designed to meet reporting requirements, provide timely, meaningful reporting of the applicable business units within HUS and help management evaluate financial resource allocation, areas of focus for improvement, and how external factors may affect the financial results of the business.
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Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the development of the budgets, forecasts and supporting analysis for the applicable business units
• Working with the BU VPs & General Managers, BU Controllers, drive forecast accuracy and accountability
• Identify and drive productivity initiatives including sourcing savings, automation, outsourcing, insourcing, product redesign and product transfers while working with the VP of Operations
• Evaluate and analyze restructuring efforts to optimize the manufacturing footprint and reduce overall fixed costs
• Develop and manage the financial reporting package. Anticipate and inform on large potential impacts to financials
• Monitor financial performance by measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances
• Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations for decision making purposes
• Implement business intelligence tools and dashboard reports
• Assist in development of Executive level presentations on business results, performance analysis, financial models, forecasts and budgets, etc.
• Assess strategic initiatives, including M&A transactions and capital allocation strategy
• Perform due diligence on specified acquisition targets
• Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive FP&A processes to improve clarity and consistency
• Collaborate with other departments to advance strategic projects
• Collaborate with operational accounting on reporting requirements and best practice sharing
• Analyze and understand the key drivers of the following areas; (Operating Profit, Cash, Capex, Working Capital, ROIC) including the effects of volume, pricing, cost reductions, etc.
• Understand the impact that market forces have on the business and work with the Group Leadership and other personnel to determine appropriate strategies
• Excellent interpersonal skills to partner and collaborate across the organization
  

Skills and Experience

• Senior finance professional with approximately 10 or more years experience in a variety of finance leadership positions
• Experience with U.S. multi-national public company, ideally $1+Billion annual revenue with a global manufacturing footprint
• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or related degree, MBA preferred
• SAP, OneStream or Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) experience strongly preferred
• Proven ability to lead, manage, mentor and develop all levels of finance team
• Strong communication and influencing skills, ability to lead large scale initiatives and projects with both local and executive management; ability to collaborate and communicate with others
• Demonstrated experience interfacing regularly with professionals at all levels of the organization, from manufacturing floor to the senior executive office
• Willingness and ability to adapt to the rapid business and organizational changes that accompany a high-growth environment
• An emphasis on Functional Excellence to ensure accuracy and the development of financial acumen within the FP&A function

Education

Posting Address

St. Louis, MO

Leeds, AL

or Lenoir City , TN