Company Description

Robert Bosch LLC is one of the world's largest private industrial companies. At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Bosch Home Comfort is a leading source of high-quality heating, cooling and hot water systems. At Bosch Home Comfort we are committed to reinventing energy efficiency by offering smart products that work together as integrated systems and enhance quality of life in an ultra-efficient and environmentally friendly manner. 

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Job Description

The Finance Lead for the PMI Integration Team will play a crucial role in overseeing financial integration activities, ensuring alignment between the acquiring and acquired company’s financial processes, systems, and reporting standards. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across departments to realize financial synergies. The Finance Lead will work with senior management to drive efficient integration, support day-one readiness, and help ensure the acquisition delivers its expected financial value.

Key Responsibilities:
Financial Integration Planning & Execution:

Develop and implement the financial integration plan, including milestones, timelines, and key deliverables, to support a seamless transition.Coordinate with the Finance, Accounting, Tax, and Treasury teams to align financial processes, systems, and policies.Ensure day-one readiness by establishing clear financial reporting, budgeting, and cash management processes for the combined entity.

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

Support the transition of financial reporting from the acquired company to the acquiring company’s standards, ensuring compliance with GAAP, IFRS, or other applicable standards.Oversee the integration of financial statements, revenue recognition, and accounting policies to ensure consistency and accuracy.Assist with the completion of any required audits, valuations, and other compliance requirements specific to the merger.

Synergy Identification & Realization:

Collaborate with the PMI and Finance teams to identify, track, and realize financial synergies, cost savings, and revenue enhancement opportunities.Develop and maintain synergy dashboards, KPI reports, and other tools to measure and communicate financial performance against integration goals.Analyze integration costs and benefits, providing insights and recommendations to optimize financial outcomes.

Risk Management & Issue Resolution:

Identify and assess financial risks associated with the integration, developing mitigation strategies as needed.Address any finance-related issues during the integration process, coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Communication:

Act as the primary finance liaison for the PMI team, collaborating with HR, IT, Operations, and other departments to facilitate a smooth integration.Prepare regular updates, reports, and presentations on financial integration progress for executive stakeholders, identifying challenges and milestones.

Process Improvement & Documentation:

Document financial integration processes, lessons learned, and best practices to support continuous improvement for future acquisitions.Contribute to the development and refinement of PMI playbooks, templates, and tools to streamline future financial integration efforts.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred.7+ years of finance or accounting experience, with a background in post-merger integration, M&A, or corporate restructuring.Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, as well as regulatory compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in M&A or PMI finance roles, particularly within a large or multi-national organization.Familiarity with financial modeling and valuation techniques.Experience managing complex financial integrations with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.Experience / Proficiency to work effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize data and make data-driven recommendations.Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.Proficiency in financial management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion) and advanced Excel skills.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only.  Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable. 

Work Environment:

Applicants must live a commutable distance to the Watertown office.

Significant use of computer and phone for daily work.