The CFO – Logistics & Analytics - GE Transport : Job Details

Apply locations: Pittsburgh, PA, Chicago, IL

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Job requisition id: R0086217

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

It's not just about your career… or your job title…it's about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so!

How will you make a difference?

The CFO – Logistics & Analytics is a key member of the finance team, with responsibility for providing strategic leadership to the finance function and beyond and playing a pivotal role in the ongoing sustainable success of the business. The CFO – Logistics & Analytics will lead the finance function to deliver on the company's growth plans. In addition to bringing functional expertise, the individual in this role will play a collaborative role in driving business results and profitability.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 8 - 10 years of experience in a Financial position
• Proficient in US GAAP
• Controllership experience in a multinational company
• Familiar and working knowledge of Oracle and HFM Reporting consolidation tool
• 3+ years' experience in project accounting
• Proven expertise in using remote collaboration tools for communication
• Strong information systems/ERP system experience
• Interpersonal and supervisory skills, such as coaching, providing feedback, and evaluating performance of subordinates
• Strong commitment to business ethics and integrity

What will your typical day look like?

Responsibilities:

• To be a valued business partner to the Group President and senior management team and involved in all aspects of managing and developing the business.
• To provide insightful analysis into the business and financial performance that leads to substantive business improvement.
• To play a leading and supportive role and be a source of high-quality advice to business and functional colleagues.
• To ensure that a strong control environment is maintained and regularly reviewed.
• To be an agent of change for the business and drive continuous improvement in people, processes, and information.
• To lead M&A transactions from inception to implementation.
• To drive operational efficiency whilst balancing cost and service levels.
• To take responsibility for hiring, developing, and coaching the best people to create a strong finance team that is motivated and well-led.
• To provide fact-based financial integrity and logic to strategic decision-making.

CRITICAL LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

Leading People

• Identifies and leverages individual strengths and potential within the team.
• Engages the team in discussions around the longer-term strategy and how they can contribute.
• Gives team members decision-making authority and accountability within their areas of responsibility.
• Invites the team to recommend ways to solve problems, discuss challenging issues, or generate new ideas.

Driving Results

• Acts to surpass team goals, seizing opportunities to extend the limits of what is possible.
• Sets continually higher goals for the team that are ambitious but achievable.
• Identifies and acts on new opportunities that enable performance targets to be exceeded.
• Seeks new challenges and is energized by exceeding targets.

Other Personal Traits

• Strategic partner who sees and is able to communicate the big picture.
• Fact-based and data driving decision maker with an eye for detail.
• Strong results orientation. Sets clear targets and holds people accountable.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together.