Head of Business Management

Overview

The 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.

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 Standards

• Define roles, responsibilities, operational standards, and communication framework between entities and the center
• Standardize profit and loss management processes, including business planning, forecasting, and performance analysis

Business Planning

• Lead annual and long-term business plans coordinating planning activities across entities in the region
• Review and validate the adequacy of key business planning components(revenue, headcount, cost & expense and etc.)

Performance Analysis and Management

• Direct monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual performance analysis
• Analyze variances for key performance indicators, including revenue, COGS, SG&A and operating profit
• Lead integrated profitability and KPI management by entity, business unit, and product groups
• Conduct root-cause analysis for underperforming areas and establish targeted profitability improvement plans
• Monitor entity-level performance and track the progress of profitability improvement targets

Profitability Improvement

• Drive the identification and execution of profitability improvement initiatives by analyzing profit and loss structures
• Quantify financial impacts, establish targets, and validate performance results for each improvement initiatives

Reporting

• Deliver periodic performance analysis and reporting to corporate headquarters
• Provide deep-dive analysis on key performance variances, P&L risks and issues
• Manage and ensure the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of all ad-hoc and routine data requested by HQ
• Establish 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.)

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline
• 10+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A, Management Control, Business Planning, or related fields within a manufacturing environment
• Extensive experience in business planning, budgeting, forecasting, profitability management, and financial performance analysis
• Experience managing financial performance across multiple entities or geographic regions
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures, investment analysis, and profitability improvement initiatives

Preferred Education & Experience

• Experience in the automotive or automotive supplier industry within North America
• SAP FI/CO and ERP-based management reporting experience
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, CMA, or equivalent
• MBA 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.