Harsco is recognized for technical leadership and worldwide experience in virtually all major aspects of railway track maintenance. We enable railroads to operate at peak efficiency over smooth, precisely aligned track that increases railway safety while reducing fuel consumption and other key operating costs. Our broad array of equipment and services support every type of railway operator, from major national and international railway systems, to short lines and high-speed urban transit networks.

The Director – Global Financial Planning and Analysis leads the FP&A function in providing planning, analysis and decision support and works closely with the Rail Leadership Team (RLT) in formulating the financial aspects of long range planning, annual planning, forecasting, and strategic and tactical business decisions, including acquisition and divestiture activity, across multiple product lines and geographies. The position will report to the VP, Finance of Harsco Rail with close collaboration with Corporate VP, FP&A.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the quarterly forecasting and annual planning process in coordination with the Rail VP, Finance and Corporate VP, FP&A.

• Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic and finance initiatives, including long range plans and annual plans. This includes developing projections for revenues, costs and cash flows for all key aspects of the business, and articulating key business drivers and assumptions that underpin financial projections.

• Prepare, issue and maintain pulse reports for gross margin, bookings and free cash flow and communicate risks and opportunities vs. monthly and quarterly forecasts to the RLT.

• Develop and distribute relevant and timely management reports needed by the regional and business line leaders to run their businesses and prepare for the monthly business and quarterly operating reviews.

• Produce insightful and timely monthly and quarterly financial information as required by the RLT and corporate FP&A.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual presentations for the RLT, Enviri (corporate) Leadership Team and Board of Directors.

• Maintain FP&A processes and tools utilized by regional finance teams to support financial projections, management reporting and overall data integrity for decision making.

• Assist with special financial and business-related studies and partner with other departments in preparing analyses.

• Support acquisition and divestiture activities and provide analysis and insight for other financial transactions.

• Provide ad-hoc analysis and support as needed, including special projects such as tax and treasury initiatives and financial presentations.

• Lead and mentor a global FP&A function, including 3 direct reports and 5-7 indirect.

Basic Qualifications

A. Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business Administration

B. Experience

• 10-15 years finance experience, including experience with an international, diversified industrial company.

III. Preferred Qualifications

A. Education or Experience

• MBA

B. Interpersonal Skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills coupled with excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical data

• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner

• Ability to effectively communicate and work with individuals in different locations at all levels of the organization.

• Highly motivated, self starter, and disciplined in approach

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions

• Must be highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

C. Technical Skills

• Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles

• Experience using Hyperion Planning and Hyperion Financial Management software or similar

• Strong understanding of trends in FP&A technology and how data is consolidated and structured for presentation. Able to structure and manage data to give business insights.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications

IV. Essential Functions

• The ability to predictably and regularly attend work. Must be able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate a global team as well as cyclical fluctuations in workload.

• The ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and/or coworkers

• The ability to perform several tasks at once

• The ability to follow direction or instruction

• The ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Rail’s website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Harsco Rail offers the following alternate application procedure: Contact Quinn Belton, HR Business Partner, at 803-822-7440 and Harsco Rail will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job. Please call only for disability application. All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.