Head of BU and Strategy Controlling

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Head of BU & Strategy Controlling

Irvine, CA / Full-time

Your responsibilities

The Head of Strategy & Project Controlling will manage a regionally international team of financial controllers within the world of both Strategy and Operations managing company projects through the entire Project Life Cycle. This position will drive RNA projects using insights and predictive forecasting to ensure most reliable, but probable outcomes that also align with company beliefs. The Head of Strategy & Project Controlling will deliver insights and proposals through consultative type of discussion. This ensures that the BoM and leaders understand the information provided as well as having the optimum opportunity for receiving hints from executive management on the "project road map" for where the company wants to be. At the end of the day, this role oversees Project Controlling in the aspects of project targets, incl. deadlines, resources, production capacity, pricing strategies, new business opportunities from the financial side of the business.

Oversees the RNA Project Controlling team and acts as the champion for all Project Controlling topics within RNA

RNA BoM consultant on strategic product planning, budget and forecasting process to include sales, margin, and operating cost for high level support and new ventures

Provide day-to-day support to BSH strategic product planning, budget and forecasting process to include sales, margin, and operating cost via the use of the internal department

Supports internal department as needed on company financial status tracking for company projects and non-company projects

Drives consultations with BoM and leaders using insights and a variety of project related financial forecasts to ensure management agrees on "reasonable" plans of actions.

Oversees the distribution of prepared financial information to all respective Project Managers, Factory Managers, and USA HQ in RNA

Consult with RNA BoM on new revenue streams / markets based on Sales Data Mining process

With support from managerial subordinate, consults with BoM and leaders about profitability and measures to increase it

Work with managerial subordinates in the assessment of all new business development initiatives, providing financial projections, risk / chances estimations and scenario calculations to support management decisions.

Ensuring the alignment of the project content included in both the technical road maps and the strategic plans with the official business plans and forecasts of the company (volumes, unit revenues, cost targets, etc.)

Consult with respective RNA leader(s) on potential promotional activities and performance in key market areas based on Sales Analysis from internal department

Delivers all relevant information for providing consultations on strategic alignments related to revenue to the respective leader(s)

Provides departmental support when needed for all aspects of project controlling

Drives the team's knowledge transfer process between the RNA factories relating to Project Controlling

Ensures that all proposals and insights delivered to the BoM and leaders during consultations are aligned with BSH's company beliefs.

Perform other duties as assigned

Your profile

Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration, Accounting, Finance Required

Master's Degree / MBA - Preferred

Certificate CPA - Preferred

10+ Years Controlling, Business Development, FP&A, Strategic Planning Required

5-7 Years Descriptive / Predictive Analytics (Workforce / Financial / Sales) Preferred

7-10 Years People Manager Experience Required

Ability to deliver leadership & plan strategically over a longer term horizon

Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills

High attention to detail

Structured thinking paired with creativity and a "can-do" attitude

Demonstrated project / program leadership skills

Practical work experience in market research and data analysis

Ability to interact with multiple levels of management essential

Experience in preparing and presenting board level presentations

Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects to meet tight deadlines

Advanced PowerPoint, Word, Excel skills

Advanced accounting topics, foreign currency and transfer pricing

Detail oriented with good problem solving and decision making skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, computer skills and organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Able to multi-task and work in a fast paced team environment and adhere to strict deadlines

SAP knowledge an advantage

Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx or similar tools an advantage

Travel Percentage : 50%

Your Pay & Benefits

The pay range posted for this position is based on the location noted in the posting title. Exact compensation offered may vary based on your specific skillset and work location. If the position is bonus or incentive eligible then the payments range from 0% to 200% of target with details laid out within the plan document.

Benefits offered include the following :

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA) participation starting on the first day of the calendar month following date of hire.

Wellness Plan that allows participating employees to earn lower medical care premiums.

401(k) Retirement Plan starting on the first day of the calendar month following 30 days of service. The plan provides a fully vested 100% employer match on the first 4% of compensation contributed and also includes an annual employer-funded profit sharing contribution dependent on company profitability.

Two weeks of paid vacation for all non-temporary status new hires below Director level positions. Vacation entitlement increases based on years of service with BSH.

Unlimited paid vacation for all Director and above level positions.

The greater of (a) 40 hours of paid sick leave or (b) state or local minimum requirements for paid leave (Non-Production Line).

40 hours of paid personal leave (Production Line).

12 days of paid holidays per year (max 8 hours paid per day).

Adoption Reimbursement Program, Perks at Work, and BSH Employee Purchase Program.

BSH provides ongoing product training, uniforms, computer tablet, cell phone and a company vehicle for eligible positions.

Further information

Please visit career.bsh-group.com and learn about what makes BSH a Top Employer!

BSH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, military service, or any other protected class. By including everyone and ensuring equal opportunities, BSH unleashes its full potential - EOE / AA Employer.

This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Bonus program.

We participate in E-Verify.