Sr. Finance Analyst

In this role as Senior Finance Analyst – Business Financial Services , supporting our Process Automation (PA) Strategic Business Group (SBG), you will serve as a strategic partner and financial analyst for the division’s R&D and NPI department. Your primary goal will be to support driving business growth through the seamless cost control and monitoring of the execution of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), forecasting and evaluating business opportunities, and financial performance indicators reporting to the PMO and Leadership Teams. You will be encouraged to work creatively and with expectation to apply innovation in solving complex financial challenges, adopting high control standards. The role will be reporting directly into the Global Business Services Hub Leader for Mexico, with matrix line to the SBG’s financial leadership, and will be based out of our Regional Finance Center in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. You will be part of a team that creates and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to ensure financial information has been recorded accurately. You will also identify trends and developments in competitive environments and present findings to senior management. Key Responsibilities R&D activities and support: appraisal and management of the product offerings in terms of people support and project management required in close collaboration with the PMO Partner with Engineering Managers on the cost and resource requirements Prepare corresponding forecasting framework (SRO) and budget plans/AOP Team up with PMO on PFAT to finalize the AOP and approvals from CTOs Work with the business leadership on Capex status and prepare adjusted estimates One stop reporting to CTOs on all R&D spend for all the GBE R&D spend Month End support activities (WD -4 to +5) including but not limited to: project settlement cost center validations, accrual postings, reclassifications, project payables reconciliations Report-out meetings with PMO to present and review actuals vs. forecast; Leadership reporting Ad hoc activities of project setup, cost/profit center updates and overall Project data management & maintenance YOU MUST HAVE A minimum of 4 years of experience in similar finance roles (i.e. FP&A, BAP, Commercial Finance or Analytics) US GAAP/IFRS knowledge, revenue recognition, P&L reporting and internal control framework experience FP&A knowledge - financial modeling, analysis, and forecasting skills. Excellent understanding of financial regulations, reporting standards, and compliance. Proactive and customer-centric mindset and skills WE VALUE Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; an MBA or advanced degree is preferred Significant experience in SAP (ECC or S4/HANA), Hyperion, Advanced Excel Some exposure ot PowerBI or Tableau Experience with financial modelling, reporting, developing forecasts and operating plans Continuous improvement mindset to always challenge the way things have been done, bring new efficiencies and evolve processes Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities. A deep commitment to the company's mission and values, along with a passion for contributing to its growth and success #LI-Hybrid