Job description
LOCATION: Acuna / Texas (US-TX), Mexico | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 3919 | JOB GRADE: 14Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix we’ve been doing it for 90 years…setting the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today! www.bendix.com/careers
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Position Summary:
Responsible for, reporting financial status by preparing and analyzing financial plans, forecasts and reports expense.
Essential Functions:
Prepare, coordinate and review various aspects of the annual and monthly financial forecasts including sales/margin, departmental and capital budgets.
Prepare, coordinate and review financial forecasts
Control of and forecasting of capital expenditures and assets
Analyzing, documenting, and improving financial processes
Analyze, identify and communicate risks and opportunities in a timely manner
Provide structured and ad hoc reporting and support to various groups including, FP&A, business units, the Acuña Leadership team
Prepare various monthly presentation packages for management reviews
Assist in identifying, evaluating and implementing process improvements as needed
Cost accounting analysis
Financial analysis of general ledger
Commitment control - Expenses Commitment controls of purchases reconciled with forecasts and actuals
Attend staff meetings – Represent the Finance Department. Especially in US Finance activities
Perform ROI analysis for project requests
Open to any activities critical to the success of Acuña Finance
Tracks financial status by monitoring variances from plan.
Improves financial status by analyzing results and variances; identifying trends; recommending actions.
Reconciles transactions by comparing and correcting data.
Increases productivity by developing automated applications; eliminating duplications; coordinating information requirements.
Provides information to management by assembling and summarizing data; preparing reports; making presentations of findings, analyses, and recommendations.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Accomplishes finance and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
The employee has the authority to stop the production line, when he/she notices that the product has a quality problem or defect.
Support PSA activities and procedures with team members
Performs all those activities that by the nature of the position are required.
Preform some of the following activities when apply
A/P – A/R Activities
A/R corporate, customer claims credit/debit reconciliation
A/P corporate, supplier differences (MRO, Indirect purchases and Direct Material)
CONCUR – Credit cards
US Taxes reconciliation, for USA Emp working in Mexico
Scrap Sales
Knows and Communicates the need for product safety.
Financial Operations & Consolidation Activities:
Review and analysis of monthly headcount requirements.
Evaluate cost deployment (savings) projects, participate and track monthly performance; create projects in Strong Focus and update in a monthly basis.
Determine allowance based on projected standard labor versus MOP/budget.
Prepare and consolidate key financial metrics and monthly financial presentation for leadership (scorecard, OMC, sales per head).
Provide month end established reports to FP&A in HQ (Elyria) for Acuna plants.
Prepare, review and reconcile accruals for month end; submit accrual to Assistant Controller according to accrual procedure, track accrual invoices payment during the month.
For goods receipt and accrual purposes, confirm with PO owners if goods/services are already received so they can provide goods receipt or accrue if necessary.
Accounting, Financial & Planning functions
Prepare Sales Tax Report
Fixed Asset management
Participate on Annual External Audits (fixed assets)
Review and analyze DL and IDL monthly headcount requirements.
Evaluate cost deployment (savings) projects, participate and track monthly performance; create projects in Strong Focus and update in a monthly basis.
For goods receipt and accrual purposes, confirm with PO owners if goods/services are already received so they can provide goods receipt or accrue if necessary.
Determine efficiency and productivity ratio on a monthly basis.
Management & Supervisory Responsibilities:
Job is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees.
Knowledge:
Extensive knowledge of product costing and pricing principles and methods.
Working knowledge of cost accounting systems and techniques.
Extensive knowledge in department budgeting and forecasting.
Working knowledge of financial statement preparation and interpretation
Working knowledge of calculation and interpretation of key financial metrics
Knowledge of discounted cash flow valuation of investment projects, capital projects, sourcing and make / buy decisions preferred
Working knowledge of financial and accounting systems: GL, A/P, budgeting and forecasting systems
Working knowledge of variance analysis and presentation
Reporting Skills, Informing Others, Financial Skills, Forecasting, Corporate Finance, Financial Diagnosis, Financial Software, Analyzing Information, Statistical Analysis, Process Improvement, Financial Planning and Strategy
Experience:
2 or more years’ experience in U.S. financial, manufacturing, or general accounting
U.S. Cost accounting experience preferred
SAP or other financial ERP systems experience is a plus
Skills:
100% Bilingual Required (English/Spanish)
Extensive knowledge of product costing and pricing principles and methods.
Working knowledge of cost accounting systems and techniques.
Extensive knowledge in department budgeting and forecasting.
Working knowledge of financial statement preparation and interpretation
Working knowledge of calculation and interpretation of key financial metrics
Knowledge of discounted cash flow valuation of investment projects, capital projects, sourcing and make / buy decisions preferred
Working knowledge of financial and accounting systems: GL, A/P, budgeting and forecasting systems.
Education/Certifications:
B.A. or B.S. degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration required
What does Bendix have to offer you?
- Work/life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
- 401k Plan with Company matching
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
- Wellness Program and incentives
- Telework policy
- On-Site Fitness Center
- On-Site Cafeteria with Healthy menu options
- Health and Welfare Insurance Benefits that start on your 1st day of employment:
- Basic Life Insurance
- Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Medical and Prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
- Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
- Long Term Disability
- Accident Plan
- Critical Illness Plan
- Hospital Indemnity Plan
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