Director of Financial Analysis
Elkton, MD 
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Posted 13 days ago
Job Description

About the Role: We are seeking a Business Group Financial Analyst to join our team and support our Clean Energy business. In this role, you will provide financial and accounting decision making support to the Clean Energy business team. This position will lead global planning, forecasting and business performance reviews. You will also regularly engage with Business and Enterprise Leadership.

This position will be located at a US East facility (Elkton, Maryland or Newark, Delaware) with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide financial and accounting decision support to the Clean Energy business team using analytics and business acumen; recommend and influence business decisions and strategy based on results of financial analysis
  • Lead the global operational planning and ongoing forecasting and business performance review processes for the Clean Energy business
  • Align the Business strategy, performance targets, and investments with Enterprise strategic initiatives and long-term performance objectives
  • Lead valuation modeling of New Product Development, large capital, and continuous improvement projects, both scale-up and exploration, apply value-driven financial interpretation and metrics, leverage an ability to bring objectivity and creativity to valuation
  • Provide timely reporting and analysis, including variance analysis and commentary on business performance and other ad hoc requests from Enterprise, Business and Functional leadership
  • Monitor and guide key financial metrics for the business and actively identify opportunities for profitability improvement
  • Foster collaboration with financial partners across businesses, regions, and functions (i.e. Manufacturing Cost Analyst, GPS Finance Analysts, Division and Enterprise FP&A Analysts, Global Technical Accounting, etc.,)
  • Educate non-finance Associates on financial matters and how to interpret and impact financial results; prepare and communicate financial and business performance reports to Enterprise leadership and BOD stakeholders
  • Support customer and potential M&A modeling contract development, liaise with Enterprise Technical Accounting, to optimize contract structures and educating business partners on the short term and long-term operating profit implications
  • Provide leadership to another Financial Analyst based in Japan

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or business-related discipline
  • Minimum 6 years of combined experience in a Financial / Business Analyst role
  • Prior finance or accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience performing investment analysis and preparing business case modeling
  • Excellent analytical skills and experience with strategic planning, analysis, and various data systems and tools
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple commitments
  • Demonstrated ability to challenge, influence and integrate across project, functional, and business leadership teams
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to work effectively in a global environment
  • Ability to travel 5%

Desired Qualifications:

  • Prior experience with SAP and/or working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system(s), US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and standard costing
  • Prior experience with new product development valuation
  • Working knowledge of COGNOS, TM1, or Tableau or similar financial system tools

Hybrid Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore's hybrid working policies, from the country in which they are employed.

What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for "profit-sharing". Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

UNITED STATES

Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.

Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.

Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact

ALL OTHER COUNTRIES

Hybrid Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore's hybrid working policies, from the country in which they are employed.

Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact

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Gore is a M/F, Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer. (Applies to all positions in the U.S.)

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
6+ years
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