Senior Finance Manager

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with 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 and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

Overview:
Senior Finance Manager is a critical role and will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to manage
budget, monthly reporting process, driving financial metrics for ~$300MM Wabtec Transit India while
managing operating rhythms with Headquarter in France, USA and India regional office. In addition, this role
will be Finance Leader for Brakes & Couplers product line (~$150MM) and will partner with Business Leader in
driving key business decisions, focusing on margin improvement initiatives to ensure product line meets
yearly budgets
Essential Responsibilities:
• Accountable for P&L financial performance to ensure business meet financial and budget targets.
• Develop accurate business forecasts. Report on the financial past, present and future performance
of the business with a deep understanding for the drivers behind variances.
• Analyze product margins and lead cost out opportunities to meet financial targets.
• Support business leader in business case development for decisions on new products
• Monthly reporting of results and reasons for variation vs plan
• Lead tender financial & contract review process to maximize profits while winning in key markets
• Lead project financial review process
• Manage an active register of risks affecting profit, costs and schedule with an action plan to mitigate
risks
• Ensure compliance with Corporate accounting practices and procedures and internal controls.
• Work closely with Brakes & Safety business team and global stakeholders to meet business plan and
strategic targets.
Key Qualifications:
• 10-14 years of multi-faceted experience in business finance or FP&A or commercial finance
• CA / MBA Finance from top institute.
• Strong ERP/planning/ cost tracking system experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional areas in the business
• Strategic thinking, problem solving and analytical skills
• Superior, proficient use of excel for financial modeling

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.   

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

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.

Who are we?