at Cubic Applications, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Business Unit:
Cubic Transportation Systems
Company Details:
When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people's lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.
We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.
Job Details:
Job Summary: The Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Manager will be responsible for financial planning, consolidation, and business analysis. Incumbents in this position will prepare and analyze consolidated financial plans and provide advice to senior management and business partners. This role is a key member of the worldwide team and develops best practices for the corporation. Incumbent will work with stakeholders to develop business cases, minimize the costs of projects assigned, and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality. This position typically works under limited supervision and direction.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Works closely with regional management teams to prepare consolidated financial budgets, and forecasts, and perform variance analysis. Prepares ad hoc analysis as required by Management.
Develops and establishes consistent reporting on key business financial performance across all global business units; maintains financial and operational KPI reports.
Analyzes monthly and quarterly financial results. Provides commentary on the business to enable decision-making.
Works closely with other intracompany finance groups to meet deadlines and develop best practices for the corporation.
Improves processes and rolls out forecasting and budgeting tools to the business enabling timely and accurate forecasts and budgets.
Develops cost-benefit and productivity analysis in line with the company's financial plans and assists in preparing cost-improvement plans.
Develops strong working relationships and understanding of the company's products and services, to facilitate highly effective team working through the business development and contract negotiation cycles.
Assists in the implementation of critical business systems to meet Cubic reporting requirements.
Prepares presentations to the senior management.
Analyzes overheads and optimizes rate structures.
Analyzes capital allocation across the business.
Leads international indirect reports in a matrix environment.
Other duties as required.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Essential Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics.
Eight (8)+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis and planning.
Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite, particularly advanced Excel modeling, PowerPivot, and technical consolidation tools
Proven ability to navigate complex data and deliver concise management presentations.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.
Experience using SAP.
Preferred Credentials:
MBA or CPA certification
Hands-on project accounting experience
Key Competencies:
Agility in adapting to evolving business landscapes
Aptitude for building and nurturing global relationships while collaborating with international teams across time zones
Intellectual curiosity coupled with a passion for continuous improvement
Strong analytical skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a collaborative mindset
History of professional growth and maintaining a positive, solution-oriented attitude
Additional Requirements:
Willingness to undertake international and domestic travel (approximately 4-6 weeks annually)
The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Duties, responsibilities and requirements may change over time and according to business need.
Cubic Pay Range:
$96,362.6 - $145,290.46* + benefits.
*Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market.
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Cubic is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, We are committed to ensuring a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, military or veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable law
