POSITION: Finance Manager - Cost and Profit Analysis

LOCATION: Mahwah, NJ

Live the Exceptional With Soul.  This is the singular purpose of JLR. 

At the core of these experiences are the products themselves.  The JLR brands have undergone a dramatic transformation over the past years. 

JLR is reimagining the future of modern luxury by design through our distinct British brands. Our purpose is to ‘Live the Exceptional with Soul’ by being the proud creators of modern luxury and being guided by a set of behaviors we call our Creators’ Code: Customer Love; Unity; Integrity; Growth; Impact.

At JLR, we are passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of our global customers and the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work and reach their full potential.

The Finance Manager - Cost and Profit Analysis will play a significant part in the communication between the Corporate HQ in the UK and the North America region. Working together with the Director of Controlling and the Executive Team, this role will be responsible for providing support, analysis, monitoring and insight to develop appropriate strategic plans. The person will play a significant part in the communication between the Corporate HQ in the UK and the North America region.

What you will be doing:

• Reviewing opportunities on volume, mix, revenue and costs to optimize market equation in conjunction with the operating teams. 
• Developing management reporting and executive presentations of financial status for budget, forecasts and market reviews. 
• Developing off-line analysis to support risk and opportunity analysis against profit status. 
• Liaising with operational teams to review model and derivative mix and optimise local market equation. 
• Providing strategic financial support to the entire business and manage purchase to pay process for Fixed marketing, IT, Network, and Facilities. 
• Responsible for Month End Accounting Close for Local Variable Costs, Local Warranty, and Fixed Costs, in addition to reserve adequacy. 
• Presentation of financial variance analysis and commentary to executive management.
• Managing a team of analysts to provide guidance and oversight in preparation for key analytics, forecasting, accurate monthly close, and process improvements. 
• SAP Management - develop reporting and control tools to facilitate tracking costs and budget.
• Partnering with operational teams to develop and control fixed costs budgets and Ad-hoc requests as needed 

• Performing other duties as required

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance and/or Accounting 
• CPA desired 
• Minimum of 7 years in related work experience
• Experience preparing analysis and reports for senior management reviews 
• SAP and Hyperion planning desirable 
• Strong excel skills including formulas, macros, pivot tables, etc.
• Ability to build and maintain business relationships
• Self-Starter 
• Previous supervisory responsibilities

• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills are essential, and must be comfortable presenting to all levels of management;

• Must have strong business acumen, and the ability to work with people at varying levels with the organization and network;

Schedule:  Hybrid Ways of Working (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - office days; Wednesday and Friday - choice days)

So Why Us?

• As a people-first company, working at JLR means opportunity, teamwork, and growth. That’s why working here is so much more than a job.

• Be part of an international, inclusive, and open-minded company

• Global Bonus Program based on company performance

• You are never just a number. We take pride in taking care of our employees doing everything we can to make sure that our teammates thrive both in and out of the office.

• Our employees receive a generous time off policy

• We offer a discounted Vehicle Car Program

• Employees also receive generous health care and retirement plans

• Quarterly Chair Massages

• Maternity/Paternity Leave

• Complimentary lunch  

• And more!

Thank you for your interest in working for us, we love it here and think you will too!

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JLR North America, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, compensation, and training.

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