Head of FP&A

About the job

Job Description Overview: Head of FP&A is a critical role and will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to manage budget, monthly reporting process, driving financial metrics for ~$350M Wabtec Transit India while managing operating rhythms with Headquarter in France, USA and India regional office. In addition, this role will be Finance Leader for Brakes & Couplers product line (~$150MM) and will partner with Business Leader in driving key business decisions, focusing on margin improvement initiatives to ensure product line meets yearly budgets. Essential Responsibilities: • Accountable for P&L financial performance for Transit India to ensure business meet financial and budget targets. • Develop accurate business forecasts. Report on the financial past, present and future performance of the business with a deep understanding for the drivers behind variances. • Analyse product margins and lead cost out opportunities to meet financial targets. • Support business leader in business case development for decisions on new products. • Monthly reporting of results and reasons for variation vs plan. • Lead tender financial & contract review process to maximize profits while winning in key markets. • Lead project financial review process. • Manage an active register of risks affecting profit, costs and schedule with an action plan to mitigate risks. • Lead process improvement and digitalization in FP&A. • Ensure compliance with corporate accounting practices and procedures and internal controls. • Work closely with Brakes & Safety business team and global stakeholders to meet business plan and strategic targets. • Lead Team of 2 and develop them. Key Qualifications: • 10-14 years of multi-faceted experience in business finance or FP&A or commercial finance. • CA / MBA Finance from top institute. • Strong ERP/planning/ cost tracking system experience. • Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional areas in the business. • Strategic thinking, problem solving and analytical skills. • Superior, proficient use of excel for financial modeling.

Requirements

• P&L management
• Financial forecasting
• Cost analysis
• Business case development
• Financial review

Qualifications

• CA
• MBA Finance

Preferred Technologies

• P&L management
• Financial forecasting
• Cost analysis
• Business case development
• Financial review

About the company

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. With more than 150 years of experience, they focus on safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity.