Collaboration Solutions and (ACS) Advance Computing Solutions Spend Manager

HP • Houston, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for managing a team of 4 individual contributors supporting 2 business units, ACS and Collaboration Solutions within HPS (HP Solutions). The manager reports to the GBU Finance Director. The role is accountable for large multi-department area(s) or location(s) with significant impact on business unit results and organizational strategy. The role serves as a key advisor to senior management, analyzing financial results, and providing strategic recommendations. The role collaborates with the leadership as a strategic partner and also drives talent management activities.

Requirements

• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
• Typically has 10+ years of job-related experience or 8-10 years of management experience, preferably in financial management, internal audit, accounting, or a related field.
• Certified Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis Professional (FP&A)
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Accounting
• Auditing
• Automation
• Corporate Finance
• Data Analysis
• Economics
• Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Planning
• Financial Services
• Financial Statements
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Internal Controls
• Investments
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Process Improvement
• Profit And Loss (P&L) Management
• SAP Applications
• Variance Analysis
• Customer Centricity
• Prioritization
• Resilience
• Team Management
• Strategic Thinking

Responsibilities

• Manages a team of 4/5 individual contributors
• Manage the Spend for the 2 Business Units
• Prepare and manage the Spend Flash for the 2 Business Units.
• Ensure all Month end and Quarter end entries are recorded accordingly
• Prepare Spend Budget for the 2 GBU as well as horizontal Spend
• Acts as a key advisor to Collaboration Solutions and ACS senior management on the development of overall policies and long-term goals of the organization.
• Partners with leadership to analyze monthly financial and operating results on Spend including GBU spend and Horizontal Spend, isolates and explains key variance items and identifies areas for improvement and makes recommendations for maximizing opportunities.
• Partners with the business to ensure that capital strategies are operationally supported and strategically focused to secure the greatest return on investment for the global company.
• Ensures accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting and analysis to the business.
• Oversees the review and analyses of key controls within the financial process to ensure compliance with relevant legal and accounting requirements.
• Review and approve Purchase Orders for the 2 relevant Business Units
• Creates an annual financial operating plan that is aligned to the strategic plan and performs forecasting of business results including building, reviewing, and maintaining financial models.
• Collaborates with leadership as a strategic partner, influencing the future direction of the respective segment and aligning business and finance strategy to generate sustainable, profitable growth.
• Applies expert subject matter knowledge, shapes knowledge base across businesses, functions, or regions, and provides strong leadership, driving change initiatives and monitoring performance goals.
• Drives talent management, employee selection, succession planning, performance management, compensation management, employee development and coaching in career development, and operational management.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long term/short term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
• 11 paid holidays
• Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager