Auto req ID 80124BR
Entity Group Trucks Operations
Position Description Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to establish and implement business strategies and direct the Business and Financial Controlling activities for the Volvo Group Trucks Operations New River Valley Facility.
Strategic and tactical internal and inter-organizational finance and accounting support for Volvo Group Trucks Operations New River Valley Facility. The Director of Finance - Business Controller has authority to act independently in accordance with the financial rules and policies defined by AB Volvo and reports directly to the Vice President and General Manager - New River Valley Assembly Operations.
Core Responsibilities - Provide proactive financial leadership
- Lead, coach and support employee development; promote teamwork
- Provide the financial expertise required for short-term tactical and long-term strategic planning
- Champion Lean activities and implement and drive the Cost Deployment program for the New River Valley Facility
- Ensure adherence to Volvo financial policies and procedures in financial reporting
- Provide interpretation of financial policies, governmental legislation, accounting principles, or customer financial requirements
- Facilitate calculation of Standard Cost of Sales and product cost follow up
- Analyze, consolidate, and direct all cost accounting procedures
- Analyze business development / investment opportunities and prepare and present business cases
- Responsible for the custody and integrity of plant assets
- Negotiate with internal and regional stakeholders with New River Valley Assembly Operations to meet short term and long term business objectives and KPIs
- Lead in improving and modifying existing business account and controlling methods, processes and plans to drive performance of strategic objectives
- Drive and challenge the leadership team on issues of finance and business management
- Champion the culture aimed at giving a strong image of the unit and being in line with AB Volvo values and principles (The Volvo Way, Code of Conduct, etc.)
- Act in close co-operation with other AB Volvo Financial units to efficiently develop and deliver services and products with the right Quality, Delivery time and Cost within agreed budget
- Participate in meetings and also in Boards, Councils, Committees and Networks upon request of the Vice President and General Manager - New River Valley Facility
Required Competencies - Customer Focus
- Managing Diversity
- Business Acumen
- Hiring and Staffing
- Creativity
- Developing direct reports and others
- Building Effective Teams
- Presentation Skills
- Listening
- Integrity and Trust
- Ethics and Values
- Managerial Courage
- Composure
- Managing through systems
- Organization Agility
- Planning
- Learning on the fly
- Self - Development
Minimum Education and Experience Required
- B.S. or BA in Finance
- 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- CMA or CPA helpful. Master's degree preferred
- Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of commercial vehicle industry and business analysis
- Cultural Awareness and Acceptance: Comfortable working in a cross- cultural environment
- Global Vision: demonstrated ability to convey a clear vision and cultural leadership, domestically, regionally and globally
Fulfillment of Financal and Operational KPIs Requirements
- SCOS (Standard Cost of Sales)
- Variable and Fixed Costs
- Variance Reporting
- PPE Investments
- Inventory Valuation
Country United States
Position Director of Business Control
City/Town Dublin
Functional Area Finance & Control
Travel Required (maximum) Occasional
About us Volvo Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group's engines and transmissions, as well as all production of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks. The organization is responsible for spare parts supplies to the Group's customers as well as for designing, operating and optimizing logistics and supply chain for all brands, production facilities and distribution centers where the Volvo Group operates.
In Volvo Group Trucks Operations you will be part of a diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust and embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.
Employment/Assignment Type Regular
State / Province Virginia
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