Finance Senior Specialist - FP&A Operations

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial controllership and provide end-to-end financial support during the ITO phase, driving effective FCF conversion
• Partner with Commercial Operations and Commercial Finance teams to ensure compliance with order booking rules, validation of costing methodologies, assessment of loss contract reserves, definition of cash curves, alignment on revenue recognition categories, and application of cost of capital principles
• Track and analyze key ITO performance indicators including orders, as-sold margin, Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO), and convertibility, with detailed segmentation (product, region, application, end markets, machine type, equipment vs services, external and interplant flows)
• Lead FCF pacing and planning, ensuring both direct and indirect cash flow visibility
• Forecast and analyze working capital components including accounts receivable, inventory, progress collections, contract assets, and deferred assets
• Partner with Operations to support planning cycles, forecasts, and monthly performance reviews for collections, billing, and past dues
• Provide clear variance analysis versus targets, prior year, and sequential performance, driving cross-functional initiatives to improve cash conversion and linearity
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and digitalization; actively support simplification initiatives across the business
• Act as a key finance partner to the General Manager, Business Unit CFO, and cross-functional teams (Sales, Commercial, Execution)
• Develop advanced financial analytics to support strategic decision-making, including service and equipment strategy definition and capital allocation priorities for the Pumps product line, and provide financial leadership by addressing critical financial issues and advising senior management on risks and opportunities
• Lead communication on financial policies, ensuring effective implementation and alignment across the organization, and drive complex cross-functional projects aimed at organizational transformation and profitable growth
• Proactively manage financial reporting, controls, and accounting matters to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Build strong partnerships with commercial, sales, and project teams, leading financial discussions and influencing decision-making
• Define and implement corrective actions to address unfavorable variances, mitigate risks, and improve profitability and cash flow
• Play a key role in planning cycles (budget, forecast, early read), ensuring robust assumptions and scenario analysis
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting by coordinating data collection and alignment across multiple functions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
• Significant experience in FP&A, Finance, or functional leadership roles
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to link financial results to operational drivers and influence business outcomes
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex financial concepts
• Professional fluency in English
• Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities, with proven ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to drive resolution in complex scenarios
• Proven track record of leading programs and projects in a dynamic environment

Benefits

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

Skills