Senior FP&A

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

We are hiring a Senior FP&A (m./f.) dedicated to RSC (Rolling Stock Components).

Location : Gennevilliers (Paris area) or hybrid (remotely based + occasional travel to HQ & sites)

Transit segment in Wabtec Corporation is built up of 4 Divisions: RSC (Rolling Stock Components), Brakes & Couplers, PMC (Power & Mobility Components) & Transit Services.

RSC products are mainly train doors, metro station doors, passengers/security information management, air conditioning & pantographs amongst others.

Job Description

The position will principally support Power Collection & Information Solutions product lines but may require support to other product lines (Access + HVAC) on an as needed basis. It will report to the RSC CFO and will collaborate closely with Power Collection P/L CFO & IS P/L CFO & other key business partners/stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities/Mission

• Preparation of the variance analysis and summary of actual results for the month/quarter and addressed to the Group CFO and Group President and ultimately to Transit management.
• Preparation of the monthly analysis and summary of forecast addressed to the Group CFO and Group President and ultimately to Transit management.
• Active participation to the Closing and Forecasting reviews as business partner, supporting Product Line & Group CFO in challenging and driving the Business results in terms of Sales, Operating Margin, EBIT and Cash.
• Key stakeholder in preparing, reviewing and finalizing annual budget exercise and also the long term strategic plan (STRAP).
• Preparation of ad hoc financial analysis (bridges, deep dives, provisions analysis, etc.) as required by P/L/RSC/Transit/Corporate management.
• Providing support to the sites for continuous improvement initiatives, including policies and processes harmonization.
• Ensuring compliance with Wabtec policies on project accounting and follow up of S&O requirement as required.
• Ensuring a permanent link between Corporate, Transit and the sites, helping in understanding guidelines and target.
• Participation to Project Reviews for critical Projects and CMIP follow up.
• Support to HR/IT/Transit Division in Costs follow up and gap analysis vs Budget.

Desired Skills/Qualifications

• Business school (Master 2) or Engineering school
• Minimum 8 years experience in similar positions, in international environment/multinational companies
• Full proficiency in Professional English
• Reporting tools knowledge (Hyperion Financial Management Sytem will be a plus)
• Proven experience in long-term projects accounting will be a plus
• Very strong analytical skills
• Advanced excel skills
• The candidate must equally demonstrate accuracy and rigor, problem solving, & influential skills
• Ability to work under pressure with stretched deadlines

Teamwork and good communication skills

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