Finance Manager

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at:

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Overview:

Finance Manager will lead commercial tendering, financial analysis, and business case review for $250M+ Transit India business. This role will report to CFO of the site.

Essential Responsibilities:

Review commercial tenders – inputs accuracy, challenge team on assumptions, review escalations/cost inflation and completeness check

Review T&Cs of major tenders – partner with legal team to ensure clauses on payment terms, warranty, liability, escalation etc are within the appetite of the company

Develop business cases for new product development / business expansion

Prepare 3 years strategic plan by working closely with various departments

Prepare high impact monthly deck / presentation to headquarters

Product costing and margin /CM analysis for 20+ product lines

Maintain active register of risks & opportunities affecting profit, costs and schedule with an action plan to mitigate risks

Support audit and internal controls requirements

Key Qualifications:

10-12 years of multi-faceted experience in business finance or FP&A or commercial finance

CA / CWA/ MBA Finance (Rank holders are preferred)

Strong ERP/planning/ cost tracking system experience (specially M3 or Oracle)

Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional areas in the business

Strategic thinking, problem solving and analytical skills

Superior, proficient use of excel for financial modeling

Desired Qualifications:

Strong communication, clear thinking skills - effectively evaluates information / data to make decisions, anticipates obstacles and develops plans to resolve, creates actionable strategies and operational financial plans.

Prior experience managing business finance, FP&A or projects is a plus or related finance/accounting experience.

Ability to multi-task with strong organization and task management skills to manage multiple projects, across multiple product lines and multiple time zones.

Strong commitment to business ethics and integrity.

Working knowledge and experience with financial ERPs and project management systems.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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