Regional Manager, Finance

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About AESC US LLC

AESC is a world-leading battery technology company headquartered in Japan and committed to research, development, design, manufacture and sales of high-power batteries for EVs and energy storage batteries. AESC has 4,000 employees and 10 production plants in Japan, the U.S., the U.K., China and France. For the past 12 years, AESC has produced high-performance, extended range batteries for more than seven-hundred thousand electric vehicles in 44 countries, achieving a record of “zero critical battery malfunction.” In June 2021, AESC was again named on the “Global Tier 1 Battery Companies” list by Benchmark, a leading U.K.-based lithium-ion battery supply chain research organization.

AESC invests heavily in next-generation technology to drive innovation and works with its strategic partners to continually push the boundaries of performance, safety and efficiency. Its teams work with strategic partners to continuously improve the company’s global leadership in product development, quality and sustainable processes. Find out more at envision-aesc.com/us

AESC US is currently seeking a dynamic individual to fill an opening for a Regional Finance Manager supporting our electric vehicle battery plants.

JOB TITLE: Plant Operations - Regional Finance Manager

YOUR MISSION:

Seeking an Operations - Regional Finance Manager with relevant experience to support factory cost management and project controls for construction and operations of manufacturing facilities. This position will lead a team to collaborate with internal and external partners on cost management, cost analysis, cost reporting and benchmarking throughout the execution of various project stages and manufacturing operations.
A DAY IN THE LIFE:

• Cost Management of Capital Projects: Support the development and implementation of cost management program for capital projects, including approved budget, total commitments, cost incurred and invoiced costs. Work closely with project team to forecast project costs during project execution
• Financial Reporting: Produce reports/dashboards to communicate cost performance versus budget for capital projects and operational expenses, including headcount related metrics and identifying areas for improvement
• Cost Analysis & tracking: Perform trend analysis and actively evaluate operational cost performance to identify potential risk areas and validate forecasts. Identify opportunities for cost savings, and implementing strategies to reduce costs
• Inventory Management: Managing inventory levels and ensuring accuracy of inventory records, monitoring inventory turns, and identifying opportunities to improve inventory management processes.
• Partner with operations in manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain to understand financial inputs and provide guidance on operating decisions
• Managing factory budget, forecast and variance analysis including both CAPEX and OPEX
• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies related to financial management and reporting.

MUST-HAVES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or related degree.
• At least 5 years of experience finance analyst: preferably in manufacturing, and/or high-tech industries
• Strong software and systems acumen (ERP experience preferred, SAP experience a plus).
• Experience conducting financial analytics and data modeling.
• Expert in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, & Outlook)
• Experience with FP&A software platforms
• Experience with Power BI
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, work under critical deadlines, and manage workload with little direction

Computer Skills and Required Software Experience:

• Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described below are representative of those an employee must normally meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to remain in stationary position 75% of the time.
• Ability to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Ability to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Ability to lift, push and/or pull up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to bend, lift and/ or twist.

Travel:

• Minimal day and overnight domestic travel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All of us at AESC – regardless of functional area or expertise – share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products. It is our policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our batteries, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

To learn more visit: https://us.envision-aesc.com/

Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.