At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.
JOB SUMMARYThe Lead Financial Analyst is responsible for analyzing and monitoring current, future, and strategic cost initiatives, with emphasized focus on the design of useful analysis, metrics and related tools, as well as the training and guidance of senior and financial analysts supporting the team. Specific activities may include: cost initiatives, forecasting, internal reporting, variance analysis, modeling, design, support, training, guidance and other discretionary projects as directed by management. Working as a member of the finance team, this position primarily performs day-to-day finance related activities designed to analyze and monitor the company's cost initiatives and drive for results, and provide management the tools and insight to drive strategic initiatives.
Collaborate with finance, operations, and business development functions.suggest and execute improvements to/from management.
Validate training curriculum in area of responsibility, and take initiative to build on skill sets.
Act as a mentor to senior and financial analysts supporting the team providing insight, guidance, and training related to all analysis and cost initiatives.
Performance ManagementUnderstand and establish clear measurable goals and objectives by which to bring to the table for management's review.
Perform team member evaluations and provide guidance for senior and financial analysts, when prompted by manager, professionally and on time.
CommunicationProvide periodic communication forum for the exchange of ideas and information with the department/function.
FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIESCost Management and Direction: Know and understand the global cost initiatives when communicated, and be able to translate those to different audiences, including all support senior and financial analysts.
Help define, develop and implement cost strategies, which contribute to the global strategic directions.
Maintain an understanding of business activities, operations and systems, and global footprint.
Take the lead on various cost related activities including modeling, designing, communicating, and coordinating internal functions and analysis.
Provide support, guidance, and training to supporting senior and financial analysts on all cost initiatives, tools, metrics, and analysis provided to management.
TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONSCompile and design financial presentations and support, including agendas, materials, timing, and other protocol. Design and provide support and analysis around current business models and recommend and/or design future enhancements for operations and business development activities. Support and analysis may include financial forecast and variance files and other administrative matters.
Collaborate with senior leaders and other members of the Cost PMO and communicate results, modeling activities, and other observations.
Act as a mentor and source for guidance for all senior and financial analysts.
Conduct and interpret complex analyses to evaluate alignment with forward-looking strategies, and provide feedback to management.
Support supervisors and provide guidance to junior team members with analysis to assist counsel and advise key corrective actions to senior leadership related to forecast performance and/or under/over plan in terms of their potential impact on the strategic goals, objectives, and financial viability of company.
Foster a work standard consistent with management's philosophies of best-in-class activities.
Monitor and develop cost minimization strategies for general SG&A; and other related items.
JOB QUALIFICATIONSKNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTSAdvanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil's software packages in an integrated system such as SAP, Controller and TM1, as well as advanced systems such as BI and Cognos Insight.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e‐mail skills required.
Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field preferred.
Seven (7) years work-related experience required, preferably in accounting/finance related experience preferred.
CPA, CVA, MBA, etc.
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