EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products. 

What We’re Offering

Paid time off plus paid holidays Medical/dental/vision insurance plan Life insurance, short/long term disability, tuition reimbursement, flex spending, and employee stock purchase plan 401K plan Culture: We value and strive for excellence in all that we do through innovative technology by creating long lasting relationships with our stakeholders, co-workers, and customers. We continentally strive to foster teamwork, engagement and enhance our employee’s skills and competence by providing appropriate training.

Compensation Range: $82,500-$105,000 

Compensation may vary based on applicant's work experience, education level, skill set, and/or location.  

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for various aspects of the monthly financial closing process, analysis, and internal reporting of financial result for the Enersys Energy Systems Line of Business (ES LOB), based out of Bellingham, WA.   Through reconciliation and analysis of monthly financial data, this position will be responsible for accurate reporting of the LOB’s financial performance in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting and analysis for the ES LOB.  The candidate will be expected to effectively communicate results to enhance and enable decision making, as a key strategic partner to the team. The work also entails data analysis, data maintenance, and ad hoc tasks that support the team to carry out its deliverables. This work requires a considerable degree of independent judgement and action.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Partner with LOB Commercial leadership teams to understand key sales, margin and profitability drivers and undertake analysis to support driving profitable sales and maximize margin and assisting with P&L reporting Participate in the monthly accounting close process including creating and booking journal entries associated with revenue and cost recognition Participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual planning and forecasting activities while utilizing existing and/or developing new models to budget P&L, Capital items, and Balance Sheet at a detailed level Build and maintain various cuts of a P&L focusing primarily on product family profitability, and cost of sales components Review and perform deeper analysis, where necessary, on a monthly and quarterly basis regarding financial results Prepare, from multiple sources, a monthly management report that informs management of activity within the business and impacts on market/ product family contribution margin Perform Price, Volume and Mix Variance analysis to understand and communicate margin impacts of each Create and distribute the month financial reporting for both the Commercial and Operational Org: ensure timely and accurate delivery of business units’ variance analysis against budgets and forecasts review the month’s financial performance compared to budget with the business unit leads at a product family SKU level, providing financial guidance and/or interpretation of the department’s financial performance support the business units in their forecast for the balance of the year as well as looking to continuously improve on departmental forecast submissions Identify and communicate financial/operational trends that represent a significant impact to the business and possible and “what if” scenarios Where required submit financial reports to corporate team, identifying and providing commentary on key drivers Identify opportunities or areas of financial underperformance, conduct an in-depth analysis, and make appropriate recommendations Work and collaborate cross functionally with Finance, Business Partners, and the Corporate Team Work closely with the finance & accounting team members to assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports to ensure accuracy in financial performance reporting Prepare ad hoc analysis as required Qualifications

Key Attributes

Strong business acumen with mastery of economics, technology, and organization High potential or senior level professional Represents EnerSys values Demonstrated, proactive team leader

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Economics. CPA or MBA is a plus 3+ years of experience in an analytical business role and/or Strategic Finance equivalent functions Experience as Commercial FP&A Business Partner in a complex business Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential  Advanced skills in financial planning and analysis and modelling Advanced skills with spreadsheets, data management, analysis and modelling, and ability to present findings effectively to different audiences Advanced Excel skills Advanced skills in ERP systems (Baan, SAP) and financial reporting systems (HFM) An understanding of financial statements and a working knowledge of GAAP Keen attention to detail; ability to deliver high quality, timely, and accurate work Ability to drive timelines and coordinate across groups to deliver to a common goal Must be able to compile presentations and deliver messaging to Executives Be able to review current processes and provide recommendations and improvements Challenges business partner assumptions to meet plan and explore opportunities to exceed plan Experience with monthly financial closings Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Access, PowerPoint) Strong work ethic

 
Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree and/or professional accountant CPA, CMA, CGA International experience

General Job Requirements

This is hybrid position – there is a requirement for some days in the Bellingham office each month Must be able to travel freely as required to Enersys facilities and customer’s sites General Job Requirements This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.

 

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