Dematic is a leading supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimize the supply chain. Dematic employs over 7,000 skilled logistics professionals to serve its customers globally, with engineering centers and manufacturing facilities located around the world. Dematic is one brand under the KION Group of companies and has implemented more than 6,000 integrated systems for a customer base that includes small, medium and large companies doing business in a variety of market sectors.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Dematic is a member of KION Group, a global leader in industrial trucks, related services and supply chain solutions. Across more than 100 countries worldwide, the KION Group designs, builds and supports logistics solutions that optimize material and information flow within factories, warehouses and distribution centers. The company is the largest manufacturer of industrial trucks in Europe, the second-largest producer of forklifts globally and a leading provider of warehouse automation.
Responsibilities
Dematic’s Operations Finance organization has an immediate need for a Senior Manager of FP&A to drive, consolidate, and analyze the organization's global short-term and long-term financial planning activities. As a direct report and partner to the VP, Operations Finance, the Senior Manager, FP&A will have strong communication and relationship management skills that are essential when making recommendations to the management of the company. More specifically, this role will be a strong change-agent and adapt swiftly to the rapid pace of the business at Dematic.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as the key finance business partner to Dematic’s Global Operations Organization, which is comprised of Procurement, Quality, Project Engineering, Manufacturing, EHS, and the Project Management Office.
Lead the process timeline, management and global consolidation of the AOP, strategic and operational planning, forecasting, strategic projects and monthly/quarterly/annual results for Dematic’s Global Operations Organization.
Maintain and further evolve a complex financial model that governs Dematic’s Global Operations’ operating plan and long-range projections including detailed analysis to support those projections.
Evaluate profit and cost efficiencies in various areas of the Operations organization.
Provide in-depth analysis of risk and opportunities, sales performance, pricing trends and business direction with more direct focus on one or more of the Regional business segments.
Identify trends and analyze key metrics and presents findings to VP of Operations Finance and other members of senior management.
Partner with Dematic executive management to develop and refine key assumptions for corporate expenses and capital expenditures.
Working with the Finance Leadership Team, refine the monthly financial reporting package and lead the execution of this important monthly deliverable.
Develop and/or mentor one or more financial analysts.
Partner with key stakeholders to solicit feedback to develop and implement step level improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity of reporting within Operations Finance.
Ensure smooth execution of monthly Operations Review presentations.
Support the financial assessment, presentation and approval process for large, multi-departmental projects.
Manage and refine the development and execution of monthly and quarterly presentations focused on the operations of Dematic.
Other tasks as needed by leadership to drive the organization forward.
Qualifications
Education & Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
8+ years of related experience, including at least 3 years in a senior role with financial modeling experience for a complex, matrixed, global organization.
MBA and/or CPA preferred.
International work experience is a plus.
Previous experience in a publicly traded company preferred.
We are looking for someone with:
Excellent financial modeling and analytical skills for budgeting and forecasting combined with a strong attention to detail and the ability to present complex information in a usable format to a diverse audience.
Ability to review and prepare presentations for financial reviews at the senior management levels.
Strong financial modeling, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel Skills are a must.
Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking and attention to detail.
Excellent ability to work with senior executives and manage and develop staff while building trusting relationships and partnerships throughout the organization.
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence, to build meaningful relationships and to drive for results across functional lines.
Ability to define, implement, and adhere to policies and procedures.
Ability to work under strict deadlines and assist in enforcing compliance with deadlines.
Process focused with the ability to drive for results in a matrix environment.
Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter with the ability to think independently.
Experience working with SAP or a similar ERP system.
Knowledge of INFOR or a similar reporting/consolidation tool a plus (e.g. Hyperion).
An acknowledged team player, proactive and not reactive.
Mature, personable individual with significant personal presence and credibility.
Analytical, confident individual, flexible and creative thinker, with excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong communicator both orally (informally and in presentations) and in writing.
A sound level of knowledge in financial accounting and reporting of the controllership function, auditing and financial systems.
Leadership skills/potential for advancement or other Finance leadership roles.
