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Job Summary:

The Finance Manager is a key contributor working with both business and finance to create a new part of the Finance community in parallel to the development of our new plant. You will get an opportunity to develop and implement smart and nimble finance processes and analysis to support the business. This will be done in close cooperation with other Finance colleagues both at our Americas center in NJ as well as functions at the headquarters in Sweden. Through networking and benchmarking, you will be part of taking the Finance organization into a modern organization, ready to meet the challenges ahead of us.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Finance Director, the Manager will work closely with the operational management teams to gain a good understanding of the business and by that providing guidance to the finance accounting team and to Headquarters.
• Track, analyze and report financial performance within the areas of responsibility, communicate this with operational management and by that drive the business towards its targets.
• Secure high quality of financial reporting both in actual and forecasting reporting processes
• Secure financial information transparency towards business units
• Drive the investment management process within the plant project and contribute to process improvements
• Drive the operating cost process in the plant project and contribute to process improvements
• Provide guidelines, financial information and training to non- finance parts of the organization
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions. -

Job Specifications :

• University Degree in Finance or Accounting
• 3-5 years of experience in Controlling required
• 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Very Good analytical skills
• Advanced excel skills
• SAP R3 user experience with at least one year in FI/CO
• Knowledge of finance processes and policies and ability to understand impact of these in daily work
• Ability to deliver on reporting deadlines within financial reporting and other relevant processes

Competencies/Abilities :

• Positive attitude and the willingness to drive change and best practices
• Well organized working methods and ability to report in a structured and concise format
• Ability to plan and prioritize to reach targets
• Service minded and curious
• Strong team skills, an ability to work well with others and deliver on commitments
• High integrity
• Ability to interact cross-functionally and to act in a multi-cultural environment
• Position will require occasional travel, both domestic and overseas.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Drives results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
• Self-development: Actively seeking new ways to grow & be challenged using both formal & informal development channels.
• Builds trust: Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Join Volvo Cars and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed with you in mind. Our programs offer choice, flexibility, and exceptional value, including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and a wellness program with discounts and gifts, most of which start on day one of employment. You'll also have access to voluntary benefits and a robust retirement savings plan with employer contributions.

As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer The Family Bond by Volvo Cars, a global paid parental leave policy covering all employees, including adoptive, permanent care foster, and surrogate parents. Additionally, employees and their eligible family members can lease a new Volvo at discounted rates through the Volvo Employee Lease Program (VELP). At Volvo Cars, our benefits extend beyond the workplace to enhance your life and support your family.

Volvo Car is an equal opportunity employer. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Who are we?

Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them.

Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.