Accounting Senior Specialist (FI40A5)

About the Position:

We are looking for a Accounting Senior Specialist to join the Finance team, in Green Technology Solutions Division, reporting directly to the Plant Controller.
 

This position is based at our office in Shelbyville, TN.
 

As the Accounting Senior Specialist at Marelli, you will be responsible for analyzing financial data, creating financial models, and collaborate with all manufacturing function to improve the financial performance of the organization.

Your Responsibilities will be:

1. Launch, coordinate, collect, analyze, challenge, consolidate, and report US Business Plans.  The development of the Business Plan is an approximately six (6) month in depth project from start to completion.  This position must not only be capable of detail analysis of the submitted data but must also be able to clearly articulate change points to senior management.  This responsibility covers revenues in excess of $500m, Material costs in excess of $300m and structural costs of approximately $200M. 
2. Analyze and provide monthly financial reporting and analysis for MNA region with specific emphasis on US operations P&L (Profit & Loss) and Cash Flow analysis.
3. Analyze large volumes of financial data and assess reasonableness / accuracy of data output.  If problems are detected, position is responsible for utilizing their comprehensive / expert knowledge to quickly investigate, determine, and resolve the issues.  In order to fully analyze some issues, this position may have to facilitate the problem solving process in a team environment including CIS, other Accounting team members, shipping / receiving, purchasing, sales, etc…
4. Position must successfully use a high level of interpersonal communication skills by working at all levels, with functional leaders, and cross-regional globally.
5. On a cross-regional basis, this position will provide detailed analysis for the Business Planning process and monthly Variance Analysis & Reporting.
6. Position must continuously work under and meet tight deadlines, especially during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings. 
7. Utilize knowledge and tracking metrics of operations, supply chain, process engineering, new product launch, research and development, quality control and maintenance operations to attain budgeted target EBIT. Manufacturing operations and inventory knowledge will be critical in this role.
8. Responsible for conceptualizing and developing innovative working tools that deliver real-time accurate data using many software systems.  This responsibility will require the position to learn the functionality of these systems to better guide cost issues.
9. Research and compile data for special studies and financial reporting / analysis as requested on an on-going basis.
10. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.                                                      

The above typical duties are characteristic of this job and demonstrate a level of difficulty and are not intended to list or limit the duties that may be required or assigned to an employee in this classification.

What Qualifications you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. Advanced degrees or professional certifications, (e.g., CPA, ACCA) are strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting analysis or a related role is required.

Other skills that we would welcome:

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and financial analysis techniques. Experience with financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, IFS, Onestream) is preferred.

Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.

Detail-Oriented: High degree of accuracy and attention to detail in preparing financial reports and analyses.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with colleagues at all levels of the organization.

Expectations from you in this position:

We are looking for a person who is detail-oriented, who shows proactively thinking approach and who demonstrates the ability to understand the overall picture identifying critical steps and priorities, keeping the focus on the final goal. The ideal candidate is able to govern multiple tasks matching deadlines and expected outputs while staying calm and managing stress and multiple requests. 

What does this position offer you:

• Fast-paced yet supportive and high-performing international team with an inspiring ambition to transform the future of mobility.
• Support in onboarding and further training that will set you up with Marelli's speed, including the expertise of finance.
• A hybrid work model, helping you to achieve work-life balance-combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful co-creation time in the office.

Take the next step:

Together, we will drive the world towards a safer, greener, and better-connected future. 
 

Are you ready to make your mark, shape the future of the automotive industry, and drive the growth of the Green Technology Solutions business?
 

Talk to us! To apply, submit your application via [Website, such as LinkedIn].