Head of Business Controlling and Performance Steering, US

Volvo Car Corporation•Mahwah, NJ

8d•$159,963 - $265,374

About The Position

The Head of Business Controlling and Performance Steering, US, is responsible for the steering, reporting, and strategy of actuals, budgets, and forecasts for US Business Operations. You will be responsible for driving financial optimization for VCUSA as well as act as the finance lead for strategic initiatives within the sales company. This role requires an analytical and commercially minded individual who can work collaboratively with the business units and manage a team of controllers covering all areas of the US business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting/business/related field
15+ years of relevant experience in Financial and P/L Management
Proven record of guiding a team in a highly collaborative environment that spans across multiple markets/regions with effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to present financial concepts in a clear & concise manner to senior audiences

Responsibilities

Drive and oversee all budgeting/forecast submissions as well as actuals reporting
Drive the annual Regional Business Plan Process
Continuously review and estimate full year profit outlook to bring awareness of changes and potential risks and opportunities to annual market earnings target
Oversee US Controlling to maximize ROI on investments, drive cost optimization and resource efficiency, and maximize the commercial equation
Create and steer revenue management and discount optimization projects in alignment with Sales, Regional, and Customer Service management
Oversee Residual Value Risk and Management as well as Wholesale Pricing Strategy/Analytics
Motivate strong financial focus throughout the various business departments to maximize profits and top/bottom line growth
Drive financial rigor and discipline for strategic investments to ensure optimal return on investment spend
Present financial topics/results to senior leadership and global finance community
Ensure appropriate internal control processes are in place
Act in an official capacity as Deputy CFO Americas as needed
Develop, recruit, and manage a high performing team