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Director, Financial Planning & Analysis - Shelton, CT (Hybrid)

Hubbell Gas Utility Solutions (HGUS), Shelton, CT, United States


Job Overview

The Electrical Products Director of Financial Planning & Analysis will serve as a key member of the Hubbell Finance leadership team and have responsibility for accurate, timely, transparent financial planning, forecasting and analysis for the Electrical Products (EP) Strategic Business Unit, a significant component of Hubbell Electrical Solutions. This position will have 1-2 direct reports at SBU level and will work closely to coordinate FP&A efforts at the BU level.

A Day In The Life

  • Lead FP&A responsibilities for the SBU
  • Oversee the development of the budgets, forecasts and supporting analysis for the applicable business units with authority to submit forecasts.
  • Identifies business trends and applies related analysis in developing forecasts
  • Monitor financial performance by measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances
  • Provide mid-month updates on progress towards Plan and Forecast targets
  • Prepare monthly financial presentations covering the SBU’s performance
  • Working with the BU finance leads of EP and related finance personnel, drive forecast accuracy and accountability
  • Collaborates with cross-functional team in developing multi-year strategic plan
  • Develop and manage the financial reporting package. Anticipate and inform on large potential impacts to financials
  • Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations for decision making purposes
  • Implement business intelligence tools and dashboard reports
  • Present complex financial topics to senior management in a concise executive summary level format
  • Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive FP&A processes to improve clarity and consistency
  • Collaborates with Segment and Corporate FP&A teams on periodic system enhancements
  • Contributes to other related exercises including mergers & acquisitions, SKU rationalization, restructuring initiatives, new product development, etc.

What will help you thrive in this role?

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related degree, MBA preferred
  • Senior finance professional with 10+ years of experience in accounting & FP&A at a publicly traded manufacturing company
  • 5+ years of management experience
  • Experience owning a P&L
  • Solid understanding of general accounting & financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP
  • Expertise using large enterprise financial systems - SAP, One Stream or HFM experience is a plus
  • Proven ability to lead, manage, mentor, and develop all levels of finance team
  • Strong communication and influencing skills, ability to lead large scale initiatives and projects with both local and executive management; ability to collaborate and communicate with others
  • Demonstrated experience interfacing regularly with professionals at all levels of the organization, from manufacturing floor to executive leadership
  • Willingness and ability to adapt to the rapid business and organizational changes that accompany a high-growth environment
  • An emphasis on Functional Excellence to ensure accuracy and the development of financial acumen within the FP&A function
  • Deep expertise in financial modeling
  • Demonstrated ability to manage reporting in multiple currencies and navigating international financial operations & statutory reporting
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to operate in a matrix environment; collaborating cross-functionally
  • Identifies & communicates proactively around risks to the business, and offers proposed solutions
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Outlook, Word, and SharePoint
  • Skilled in synthesizing complex financial data, exercising sound judgment, and delivering actionable insights
  • Ability to create clear, concise presentations, reports, and visualizations to communicate financial information effectively
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to collaborate across all organizational levels and departments. Demonstrated teamwork, peer support, and respectful communication in diverse work environments
  • Highly detail-oriented and capable of performing under tight deadlines
  • Willingness for occasional travel

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

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