Tel: + 31 (0) 88 600 4500 Manager Finance Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com. It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else’s life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry. Mission & Key Responsibilities Meet the monthly/quarterly close deadlines set by corporate accounting. Oversee that the local annual statutory financial statements are lodged on time. Build a close and reliable partnership with the Wabtec Netherlands (“WNL”) Managing Director. Motivate, mentor, and manage the local accounting team. Maintain excellent communication with your manager (Business Unit Finance Director). Lead local accounting projects to optimize business processes. Belong to the WNL Management Team. Description of the job: Management: Manage the Finance department of WNL (excluding corporate treasury and tax). Member of the WNL Management Team. Occasionally lead special projects and ad-hoc project teams to optimize business processes. Support the Finance Director when needed. Finance: Ensure financial reporting for WNL is on time and according to Wabtec regulations. Prepare monthly analysis and ad-hoc reporting as needed. Prepare and coordinate the annual budget with each department/person within WNL. Execute the Business Unit guidelines on intercompany pricing for WNL. See that the cost prices in the ERP system are accurate and updated frequently. See that physical counts happens according to the requested frequency. See that annual SOX/internal controls testing is done within WNL. Support the Wabtec M&A team with due diligence activity when required. Coordinate the annual statutory financial statements and external audit for WNL. Support and assist internal/external fiscal advisors for filing of tax returns. Oversee the local banking relationship of WNL (excludes corporate treasury function), Arrangement of customer requests for bank guarantees, etc. See that WNL is covered for business risks with proper insurances. Have proxy to execute payments within WNL. Arrange service contracts between WNL and associated operating units. Own the capital allocation request (large asset/investment) process for WNL. IT: Approve user access to the ERP system (Epicor 10) for WNL and review this access half yearly. See that IT SOX requirements within WNL will be met. See that support is adequate to guarantee smooth use of the systems. Legal: See with commercial staff within WNL that contracts are reviewed by Corporate Legal. See that contracts are signed for agents and main distributors of WNL. Educational level: Bachelor / Master in Finance Knowledge, skills & competencies: Knowledge of accounting & fiscal rules and practices (SOX, US GAAP). Experience working in a large/US-listed organization. Knowledge of organization principles / data processing. Power Query/Pivot/BI a plus. Epicor or general ERP knowledge a plus. Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) a plus. AR/AP automation principles a plus. Strong understanding of internal controls. Strong knowledge of fundamental accounting processes. Ability to manage and motivate a team. Able to handle confidential information. Able to communicate and confidently present information on all levels. Strong English language level. Attention to detail. Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Application We would like to receive your application by email at WNL_HR@wabtec.com. For more information you can call 088 – 600 4371 Wabtec Privacy Policy Wabtec Cookie Policy Copyright @ 2020 - Wabtec Netherlands BV We use cookies to personalize and enhance your experience on our site. Visit our Privacy Policy to learn more or manage your personal preferences in our Cookie Consent Tool. By using our site, you agree to our use of cookies. Accept Options