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JOB SUMMARY
Working within the M&A Finance team, this position plans, develops, leads, coordinates, and performs work activities designed to improve processes and systems within our global Finance teams. Although there will be contributions to many various activities, this position will focus mainly on integrating acquisitions into the Jabil organization. The position will draw on the manager’s financial expertise, project management and communication skills to successfully integrate cross-functional workstreams.
This position will improve on how we provide value to our internal customers and enable us to be a valued business partner within the overall organization. The objective is to improve the Finance community’s effectiveness and efficiency and support Jabil's overall inorganic growth strategy. The position will work closely with all Finance functions, as well as cross functional leads, and global Divisional and Business Unit leaders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Strategy and Direction:
Know and understand the departmental and Corporate strategic directions.
Define, develop and implement a functional strategy which contributes to the departmental and Corporate strategic directions.
Define the goals, objectives, and scope of projects while working with relevant site, regional and global finance organizations as well as IT staff.
Working with the other leads, and taking account of internal and business needs, develop a transformation initiative priority list and plan.
Within the team, provide opinion and critique on all key finance issues.
Provide regular updates to Management on the execution of the strategy.
TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide expert level process and systems knowledge on main processes affecting finance. Use knowledge of US GAAP, best practices in accounting, change management and process improvement to facilitate the integration of acquisitions.
Provide strategic and tactical input and advice on areas including reporting, costing, management reporting, SOX and consolidation platforms. Provide understanding of impact of various country’s statutory reporting and the ramifications to activities.
Together with the team, evaluate and define baseline application and best practice.
Lead education and communication efforts to the plant and corporate finance functions to enable adoption of best practice.
Ensure regular communication of project status and gap analysis. Set correct expectations on delivery dates. Follow-up on action items with responsible parties. Evaluate options and escalate risks as appropriate.
Travel to various acquisition sites as needed for in-person communication.
Ensure close cooperation and coordination with other groups on process initiatives affecting Finance.
Working with the team and steering/stakeholder groups decide on priorities and work on delivery.
Establish appropriate ‘communities of practice’ across the finance organization to promote dialogue, consistency and best practice.
Assist with managing relationships with external advisors and coordinate assigned activity worldwide.
Analyze results of past acquisitions and report significant findings periodically to senior management.
Drive a continuous improvement mentality through all functions of this department.
Assure that procedures and work instructions are efficient and not redundant.
Ensure all sensitive and confidential information is handled appropriately.
Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Recruitment and Retention:
Recruit, interview and hire relevant levels of staff for this functional group.
Communicate criteria to recruiters for position candidates.
Employee and Team Development:
Identify individual and team strengths and development needs on an ongoing basis.
Create and/or validate training curriculum in area of responsibility.
Coach and mentor staff to deliver excellence to every internal and external customer.
Create and manage succession plans for this functional group.
Performance Management:
Establish clear measurable goals and objectives by which to determine individual and team results (i.e. operational metrics, results against project timelines, training documentation, knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities, personal development goals).
Solicit ongoing feedback from Management, peers and team members on individual team member’s contributions to the team. Provide ongoing coaching/mentoring and counseling to team member based on feedback.
Perform team member evaluations professionally and on time.
Drive individuals and the team to continuously improve processes, key operational metrics and the achievement of the organizational goals.
Coordinate activities of large teams.
Ensure recognition and rewards are managed fairly and consistently in area of responsibility.
Communication:
Provide an open forum for the exchange of ideas and information within the department.
Organize verbal and written ideas clearly and use an appropriate business style.
Ask questions; encourage input from staff.
Assess communication style of individual team members and adapt own communication style accordingly.
MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Typically reports to Management. Direct supervisor job title(s) typically include: Director, Senior Director
Job may bedirectly responsible for managing other employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management). Job title example(s) of employees directly supervised: Specialist I, Specialist II
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
M&A experience preferred
Significant level of Accounting/Finance experience and knowledge
Strong project management skills
Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), country-specific GAAP or other multi-country accounting experience is preferred, but not required.
Excellent communication skills as well as communicating within a multi-cultural, multi-functional environment
Strong understanding of corporate and/or plant finance processes within Jabil.
Proven track record of successfully implementing new tools and processes
Significant experience and knowledge on IT systems and platforms
Leadership/people-management skills
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXAMPLE BEHAVIOR(S)
LEADERSHIP: Demonstrates expertise in all aspects of financial management.
ENTREPREURIAL: Thinks outside the box, is innovative and creative, and identifies opportunities to maximize performance and reward.
COMMUNICATION: Possesses outstanding verbal, written and presentational communication skills. Clear, concise and high impact in all forms of communication.
RESPONSIBLE AND ACCOUNTABLE: Delivers on commitments.
DELEGATE: Able to clearly assign responsibility and authority for tasks to appropriately selected individuals or teams; Able to remove obstacles to administration and / or execution. Able to allow for and contribute needed resources.
NEGOTIATE: Able to apply effective questioning and listening techniques to determine each party's position; Able to look for common ground and build on areas of agreement to reach win-win outcomes; Able to ensure the agreed-upon alternatives have the support of all parties involved.
SELL: Able to identify the needs of internal and external customers through effective questioning and listening techniques; Able to apply technical / professional knowledge, interpersonal and sales skills to obtain customers' commitment to ideas, services or products.
COACH: Able to observe and track performance in order to instruct, guide, encourage, and support employees; Able to provide positive and developmental feedback on performance; Able to place emphasis on continuous improvement.
DEVELOP OTHERS: Able to provide a challenging and supportive climate that encourages development in the work team; Able to assess the strengths and development needs of staff; Able to actively seek and promote opportunities for the development of others; Able to take an active part in the training and ongoing development of direct reports
EMPOWER OTHERS: Able to establish an environment where risk-taking, ideas and initiative are encouraged; Able to "push down" authority and responsibility, creating a sense of ownership of jobs or projects; Able to reinforce and coach, offering help without removing responsibility.
INFLUENCE: Able to use effective communication and interpersonal skills to convince others to accept ideas or goals (with or without the formal authority of a higher position); Able to gain agreement and commitment from others to support and implement methods or processes.
PROVIDE DIRECTION: Able to establish and communicate a common vision; Able to translate company strategy into team goals and objectives; Able to set clear priorities; Able to clarify roles and responsibilities through individual performance plans; Able to make self available for questions.
BE PROFESSIONAL: Able to project a positive, professional image with both internal and external business contacts; Able to create a positive first impression; Able to gain respect and trust of others through personal image and demeanor.
DELIVER QUALITY RESULTS: Able to deliver top quality service to all customers (internal and external); Able to ensure all details are covered and adhere to Jabil’s policies; Able to strive to do things right the first time; Able to meet agreed-upon commitments or advises customer when deadlines are jeopardized; Able to define high standards for quality and evaluate products, services, and own performance against those standards.
BE DECISIVE: Able to make sound decisions within time constraints; Able to commit to a course of action, even in ambiguous situations, without excessive deliberation; Able to identify unique (but effective) solutions.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management required.
Advanced degree is preferred
5 to 8 years work-related experience required, preferably in a relevant Jabil financial position OR similar external work experience within a US based publicly traded company.
Previous project management and process improvement experience is preferred
Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
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