North America Financial Planning and Analysis Sr Manager

FP&A Manager EDS NA is responsible for leading the organization's financial planning and analysis functions to support strategic decision-making. Organizes and oversees the FP&A processes for North America: Month-end Close, Weekly R&O, Monthly Forecast, Budget, and Strategic Plan.

This position plays a key role in the improvement of the FP&A processes and tools. She/he will lead the FP&A transformation across all the areas of finance by enhancing the current process and tools and by proposing new ones.

This position will ensure availability of the data in an organized way and in a timely manner to answer the central functions' requests, and will develop the analytical power and KPIs in an actionable way for the Regional Leadership Team. The region represents $4M in annual revenue, generated by 24 plants.

This position offers many growth opportunities in the Finance function at the Regional or Global Level.

**Role & Responsibilities**:

- Defines the deliverables, timing, and sequence for all FP&A processes (close, Forecast, R&O, Budget) for the Region.

- Sets the cadence and implements FP&A governance for all the main FP&A processes to ensure that deadlines and quality are met.

- Coordinates and leads Month-end close, weekly R&O, forecast, and budget for the Region.

- Coordinate monthly close / rolling forecast activities and deliverables, including timely submission of reporting requirements and presentation and analysis for use by management and stakeholders. Manages, leads, and develops the Regional FP&A team (define how many people )

- Implements the tools and processes to ensure the availability of the information to meet corporate deadlines. Enhances the analytical power to drive the performance of the business and identify actionable items (P&L by plant, P&L by program, P&L by Customer, KPIs).

- Lead daily/weekly financial analysis and reporting, work with cross-functional groups to identify risk & opportunities, and mitigate/deliver financial commitments.

- Develop and maintain complex financial models to predict performance and support decision-making.

- Analyze financial data, conduct variance analysis, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to understand business performance.

- Prepare detailed financial reports and dashboards for senior leadership and stakeholders.

- Coordinates external audit with the Regional team.

- Work with various departments to align financial goals with business objectives and provide financial guidance.

- Reports to: the Finance Director, EDS NA

- Location : Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua.

**Skills and qualifications**

**Soft skills**:

- Essential team player with strong interpersonal skills

- Positive and can-do attitude

- Solution & result-oriented professional

- Change-agent with a will to make a business impact

- Patient, while keeping in mind the team’s common goals

- Curious with a growth-mindset

- Able to operate in a fast-paced and challenging environment

**Qualifications**:

- A bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, a master's degree, or professional certifications are desired but not required. 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or the automotive industry.

- Proficiency in SAP and financial reporting systems (Anaplan, HFM). Strong Excel and Presentation Skills.

- Outstanding analytical skills

- Effective written and oral communication

- Proven Experience in managing teams and projects

- Fluent in English and Spanish.

**Why join us?**

- **You can grow at Aptiv.**Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where everyone can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or beliefs.

- **You can have an impact**. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, and Zero accidents.

- **You have support**. We ensure you have the resources and support to take care of your family and physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

**Your Benefits at Aptiv**:

- Compensation package, including Major Medical Insurance and life Insurance

- Flexible Retirement Plan

- Learning, professional growth and development in a world-recognized international environment

- Access to internal & external training, coaching & certifications

- Recognition for innovation and excellence

- Opportunities to give back to the community

- Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world

- Recognition for innovation and excellence

- Tuition Reimbursement

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.