Finance Manager – Engineering

• Lead and develop a seven-member analyst team with diverse skill sets; guide direct reports on scoping complex problems and developing creative, innovative financial solutions.
• Partner with Engineering to ensure adherence to M&T budget guidelines while setting program targets and monitoring performance, risks, opportunities, and profit optimization actions.
• Deliver executive-level insights by translating financial results to assure clear understanding of leadership direction and gain agreement regarding the business forecast direction; expertly adapt communication style and use persuasion to convey results and recommendations across different disciplines.
• Drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy, reporting processes, financial models, and workplace-of-choice initiatives across GPD Finance.
• Develop operational plans, establish objectives for the team, allocate resources, and delegate assignments; drive strategy and implementation of large projects impacting multiple departments.
• Be accountable for workforce planning, operational, and financial decisions in the area managed; set objectives and own the delivery of metrics and Key Performance Indicators that align with GM's strategic priorities.
• Translate strategies into clear direction for the team; reprioritize and reallocate resources as appropriate based on changing business needs.
• Build a team with the optimal mix of talent and experience; make staffing decisions, support and guide individual development of direct reports, and drive performance.
• Develop plans for people resources and ensure team members are continuing to grow their skills and competencies; maintain continued career discussions with the team based on their unique strengths.
• Help drive culture and workplace-of-choice initiatives within GPD Finance to make it a destination of choice; champion change management and role model GM's behaviors to maintain a productive team without inhibiting individuality and personal diversity.

• Bachelor's degree (preferred Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field).
• 7+ years of experience in finance
• Experience in management or leadership.
• Demonstrate strong financial acumen by interpreting enterprise results, explaining underlying drivers, and delivering insights that drive alignment, action, and outcomes; apply strong business acumen and complex problem-solving techniques to issues that influence key functional objectives.
• Build and sustain strong cross-functional relationships across Finance, Engineering, Program Management, and business partners, serving as a trusted consultative resource; influence others within and outside the organization who may be skeptical or unwilling to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches.
• Use customer feedback and clear communication to improve support, strengthen business case development, and ensure on-time deliverables; proactively translate insights into actionable strategies to improve the customer experience.
• Effectively plan, coordinate, and lead multiple concurrent projects while maintaining accurate storytelling and execution focus; demonstrate a bias for action and navigate high-pressure situations with composure and focus.
• Effectively coach, develop, and strengthen team members and the team as a whole; listen and learn from each other; boost individual and team performance by adapting management styles and building high-performing teams.
• Support clear communication, context, and complete openness within the team; foster an environment where team members feel safe to share ideas, ask questions, and speak fearlessly.

Demonstrates strong financial acumen and complex problem-solving skills to drive strategic objectives and improve financial performance. Capable of leading and developing high-performing teams while fostering cross-functional collaboration and effective communication.

• Financial Acumen
• Team Leadership
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Project Management
• Change Management

• Financial Analysis
• Budget Management
• Forecasting
• Performance Metrics
• Operational Planning
• Resource Allocation
• Financial Modeling
• Data Interpretation
• Business Strategy
• Problem Solving

• Communication
• Coaching
• Persuasion
• Adaptability
• Team Building

• Finance
• Accounting
• Leadership
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Continuous Improvement
• Workplace Culture
• Customer Experience
• Performance Optimization
• Change Management
• Strategic Priorities