Jabil - Finance Transformation Manager

Job SummaryWorking within the finance transformation team, this position plans, develops, leads, co-ordinates, and performs work activities designed to improve the activity in our plants.Focusing mainly on forecasting, management reporting and costing the role will improve on how we provide value to our internal customers and enable us to be a valued business partner within the overall organization.The overall objective is to improve the finance communities effectiveness and efficiency.The position will work closely with all finance functions.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesSubject Matter Expert:- Provide expert level process and systems knowledge on main processes affecting finance to the finance improvement initiative.- Provide strategic and tactical input and advice on all areas of plant process applications including management reporting and consolidation platforms.- Review processes and controls and related process application across Jabil finance to evaluate consistency and effectiveness.- Together with the transformation team evaluate and define baseline application and best practice.- Lead education and communication efforts to the plant and corporate finance functions to enable adoption of best practice.Communication and co-ordination of plant activities:- Finance leadership and co-ordination of finance improvement initiatives from a plant perspective.- Ensure close co-operation and co-ordination with other groups on process initiatives affecting finance.- Working with the transformation team and steering/stakeholder groups decide on priorities and work on delivery.- Establish appropriate communities of practice across the finance organization to promote dialogue, consistency and best practice.- Ensure regular communication of project status and set correct expectations on delivery dates.Strategic Leadership, Development and Support:- Know and understand finance strategic direction.- Define, develop and implement a finance plant processes application strategy aligned with overall finance strategy.- Define the goals, objectives, and scope of projects while working with relevant site, regional and global finance organizations as well as IT staff.- Translate business requirements and specifications arising in the finance area into Jabil business systems and solutions.- Working with the other leads, and taking account of internal and business needs, develop a transformation initiative priority list and plan.- Within the team provide opinion and critique on all key finance transformation issues, irrespective of plant involvement.- Lead and develop the plant processes function within the transformation team.May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Job QualificationsKNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS- Strong knowledge of global and regional logistics operations and industry.- Strong proficiency in determining logistics requirements to enable companys business goals and objectives with ability to devise and implement strategy to achieve targets.- Strong financial and analytical ability.- Proficiency in managing business analytics to determine optimum company footprint.- Strong knowledge of international direct and indirect taxes as well as global customs regimes.- Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and management continuous productivity and cost reduction programs.- Strong and convincing communication skills.- Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.Education & Experience Requirements- Significant level accounting experience and knowledge.- Significant experience and knowledge on IT systems and platforms.- Strong understanding of plant finance processes within Jabil Or a combination of education, experience and/or training. (ref:iimjobs.com)