BU FINANCES MANAGER - AMERICAS

MISSION 

• The Regional Controlling Manager - Americas is directly responsible for the effective leadership, development and management of the required resources for the plants and technical center located in the Americas region. 

• This position has 2 direct reports. (I am thinking Purchasing/Squeeze Controller, Central VIE) 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Is the main entry point for the Group and the Division for the finance topics 

• Is the main contact point for the Finance, Plants and Country Directors in the Region 

• Coordinates and animates the business plan, budget and monthly forecasting processes : 

• 4 countries, 10 plants, 3 technical center, $1.5 billion sales 

• Is in charge of monthly consolidation and reporting for the Region 

ACTIVITIES 

• Makes sure financial procedures are respected 

• Ensures that numbers and reports are consistent throughout the region 

• Ensure consistent application of PO global accounting policies and procedures across the region. 

• Implements the necessary procedures to improve the financial processes 

• Identifies the best financial practices and share them among the organization 

• Prepares all the financial presentations requested for the business plan, budget, and monthly reviews with division 

• Explains the financial performance of the Region (bridges); to do so he/she works closely with Leadership Team members 

• Organizes monthly financial reviews with Plants and Region management 

• Identifies risks and alert senior management 

• Provides guidance to meet free cash flow objectives for the Region 

• Is in charge of the material margin squeeze with a dedicated team; to do so he/she works closely with the Sales VP and Purchasing Director 

• Is in charge to control CAPEX and DAI analysis. 

• In charge of proper follow up and analysis of Acquisition process. 

• Prepare ad hoc financial analysis as required by Americas or Division VP/CFO. 

ORGANIZATION