MGR COMMERCIAL/PM FINANCE

Job Overview:

TE Connectivity's Product Finance teams work closely with both Product Management and Project Management business partners to drive value in our Product Portfolio and go to market strategies. The Manager PM Finance role will support both a product-aligned vertical inside of the Industrial and Commercial Transportation business unit across its global footprint.

Job Responsibilities:

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES 
•    Financial Business Partner for Product aligned work teams (Product Management and Project Management). Global scope.
•    Development of new product financials and investment business cases. PAC member.
•    Management of Capital Expense requests and budgeting.
•    Cadence leader of regular portfolio-focused financial reviews.
•    Support team to maintain dashboards and reports for business partners.
•    Sales & Margin forecasting for Commit Forecasts. Margin mix reporting and analysis.
•    Annual Recost process member.
•    Manage a team of 2 direct reports. Team capabilities assessment and development.

LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES
•    Business Partnership: Serves as a key strategic partner to functional leaders. Lead on all finance related matters; Drives business performance and value creation by providing business insights
•    Ethics and Integrity: Adheres to a set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; trusted partner
•    Organizational Agility: Maneuvers effectively through complex organizational situations; Knows how to get things done both through formal channels and the informal network.
•    Decision Quality: Makes good decisions and exercises sound judgement based on objective analysis, wisdom gained from experience, and key stakeholder input;
•    Communication and Interpersonal Savvy: Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills; communicates effectively across all levels of the organization; Expresses himself/herself clearly and succinctly; knows when to be direct as well as diplomatic
•    Command Skills: Relishes leading; Takes unpopular stands if necessary; Encourages direct and tough debate, but isn't afraid to end it and move on; Is looked to for direction in a crisis; Faces adversity head on; Energized by tough challenges
•    Composure and Personal Resilience: Exhibits calmness under pressure; Does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; Handles stress with dignity and grace; Leads by example in a crisis
•    Problem Solving: Innovative and thoughtful in solving difficult problems with effective solutions; Probes all fruitful sources for answers; Is excellent at honest analysis; Looks beyond the obvious
•    Talent Development: Demonstrates a track record engaging and developing teams

What your background should look like:

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Education
•    Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance or Business Administration
•    MBA a plus
•    5+ years plus in progressive financial roles
•    An understanding Manufacturing and S&OP processes, and the financial implications thereof.
•    Experienced user of financial consolidation systems, ERP systems (SAP), spreadsheet analysis
•    Ability to create pro forma or forecasted financial statements.
•    Drill-down variance analysis to explain root-cause and the story behind the numbers.
•    Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both verbally and written, adapted for the intended audience. Able to tactfully highlight and defend positions in front of senior management.
•    Ability to develop talent, and effectively coach and motivate financial analysts and others

MOTIVATIONAL/CULTURAL FIT
•    Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Teamwork, Innovation
•    Building Effective Teams; Motivating Others
•    Managing and Measuring Work
•    Problem solving; Results driven
•    Clear, concise, and proactive communication
•    Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)