Finance Director Operations Finance Mobility

Basel, Switzerland

Job Description

\\n \\n Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (\\xe2\\x80\\x9cAxalta\\xe2\\x80\\x9d, or the \\xe2\\x80\\x9cCompany\\xe2\\x80\\x9d), is a leading global manufacturer, marketer and distributor of high-performance coatings systems. With over a 150-year heritage in the coatings industry, Axalta is known for manufacturing high-quality products with well-recognized brands supported by market-leading technology and customer service.Over the course of the Company\\\'s history, Axalta has remained at the forefront of the industry by continually developing innovative coatings technologies designed to enhance the performance and appearance of customers\\\' products, while improving the customer\\\'s productivity and profitability. Axalta\\\'s diverse global footprint of 50 manufacturing facilities, four technology centers, 47 customer training centers and more than 14,000 team members allows the Company to meet the needs of customers in over 130 countries. Axalta serves its customer base through an extensive sales force and technical support organization, as well as through approximately 4,000 independent, locally-based distributors. The Company\\\'s scale and strong local presence are critical to its success, allowing leverage of the technology portfolio and customer relationships globally while meeting customer demands locally.Axalta operates its business in two operating segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, serving four end markets, including: Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across the following four regions: North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific.ResponsibilitiesThe Director, Operations Finance \\xe2\\x80\\x93 Mobility Coatings will be responsible for strategy setting, performance management and financial consolidation for all Operations related matters for the Mobility Coatings Business. The position will be a Finance Business partner to the VP Operations and interface with all levels within Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, BU Finance (Business Unit Finance) and Corporate Finance Teams. The role will provide management with the necessary data, analysis and insight to support decision making (operating, accounting and business decisions). The Director, Operations Finance \\xe2\\x80\\x93 Mobility Coatings will report directly to the Vice President, Global FP&A and Operations Finance and will be based, ideally, in our Axalta European Headquarters IN Basel (Switzerland) on in our Global Headquarters IN Philadelphia (US)Major Responsibilities
  • Participate in key short term and long-term strategic planning for Global BU operations
  • Oversee the detailed financial planning, reporting, and analysis of our manufacturing and related costs globally, providing in-depth analysis to senior management
  • Provide detailed insight at segment and region level for BU manufacturing costs
  • Partner with all relevant manufacturing sites to provide pertinent data and insights to establish operational and financial goal alignment and drive towards results of the BU
  • Work closely with Operations and Procurement organizations within the S&OP process, to assess financial impacts of supply plans
  • Provide guidance and own all financial performance measurements for Engineering and Capital projects for the BU manufacturing sites. Ensure compliance with corporate guidelines and performance expectations.
  • Drive execution and track the performance of cost savings projects at manufacturing and related facilities
  • Drive process improvements in operations finance area and help develop standard policies together with Corporate while taking into account best practices across all manufacturing Axalta sites
  • Project-related planning, project management, financial modeling, and analysis
QualificationsEducation and Experience Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 10-15+ years of work experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, business analysis, or accounting
  • Experience working for a leading global manufacturing business, in a public company or private equity backed company environment
  • Previous multiyear Operations finance experience
  • Degree(s): Bachelor\\xe2\\x80\\x99s degree from a leading institution in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or similar quantitative discipline
Required Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of financial accounting, cost accounting and corporate finance
  • Exceptional financial acumen including strong analytical, financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills
  • A proven track record as an effective business partner with a strong internal customer service focus
  • Strong problem-solving and process improvement skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex concepts in a clear and concise manner to all levels of the organization
  • Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Experience with SAP and business intelligence / data visualization tools (SAP Business Warehouse, SAP Business Objects, Tableau and / or Microsoft Power BI) a plus
  • Ability to travel as required, including internationally (up to 20%)
Our Company:Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers\\xe2\\x80\\x99 products \\xe2\\x80\\x93 whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals \\xe2\\x80\\x93 and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We\\xe2\\x80\\x99ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.\\n \\n \\n \\n \\n \\n

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  • Job Id
    JD1643339
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Basel, Switzerland
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