Head of Business Management

OverviewThe Head of Business Management is responsible for integrating and executing profit and loss management responsibilities for the North America region, including closing and performance analysis, planning, and profitability improvement. Additionally, driving operational efficiency by consolidating overlapping entity-level functions and addressing core common agendas at the organizational level, while enhancing profitability management through the integrated administration of region-wide cost competitiveness.

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
Responsibilities(To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)
Operational Rules and StandardsDefine roles, responsibilities, operational standards, and communication framework between entities and the centerStandardize profit and loss management processes, including business planning, forecasting, and performance analysis
Business PlanningLead annual and long-term business plans coordinating planning activities across entities in the regionReview and validate the adequacy of key business planning components(revenue, headcount, cost & expense and etc.)
Performance Analysis and ManagementDirect monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual performance analysisAnalyze variances for key performance indicators, including revenue, COGS, SG&A and operating profitLead integrated profitability and KPI management by entity, business unit, and product groupsConduct root-cause analysis for underperforming areas and establish targeted profitability improvement plansMonitor entity-level performance and track the progress of profitability improvement targets
Profitability ImprovementDrive the identification and execution of profitability improvement initiatives by analyzing profit and loss structuresQuantify financial impacts, establish targets, and validate performance results for each improvement initiatives
ReportingDeliver periodic performance analysis and reporting to corporate headquartersProvide deep-dive analysis on key performance variances, P&L risks and issuesManage and ensure the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of all ad-hoc and routine data requested by HQEstablish data integrity and alignment between individual entity level reports and region-wide consolidated data
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes
Qualifications(The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position. xzbcwsv )
Required Education & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline10+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A, Management Control, Business Planning, or related fields within a manufacturing environmentExtensive experience in business planning, budgeting, forecasting, profitability management, and financial performance analysisExperience managing financial performance across multiple entities or geographic regionsStrong understanding of manufacturing cost structures, investment analysis, and profitability improvement initiatives
Preferred Education & ExperienceExperience in the automotive or automotive supplier industry within North AmericaSAP FI/CO and ERP-based management reporting experienceProfessional certifications such as CPA, CFA, CMA, or equivalentMBA or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:None
Working Conditions:Office-based work environment with routine walking between facilities; occasional travel may be required.