Sr Director, Finance Operations R&D
Location
Santa Clara, CA | United States
Job description
We're Hitachi Vantara, a global infrastructure business. Our people are the force of meaningful progress. We enable the incredible with data - from taking theme park fans on magical rides, conserving natural resources, protecting rainforests to saving lives. We empower businesses to automate, optimize and advance innovation. Together, we create a sustainable future for all.
Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to inspire he future. We don't expect you to 'fit' every requirement - your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally important to us.
The team Hitachi Vantara, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., delivers intelligent data platforms, infrastructure systems, and digital expertise that support more than 80% of the Fortune 100. Learn how Hitachi Vantara turns businesses from data-rich to data-driven through agile digital processes, products, and experiences.
In this highly visible role, you will be part of the Finance transformation journey streamlining strategic initiatives, overseeing project and program management, and communicating objectives across the organization. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to navigate complex business challenges and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
We seek a result-oriented, agile, and talented R&D FP&A Senior Director who will report to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This role is a critical member of the Finance team and a Finance Strategic Business Partner for the Chief Product Officer (CPO).
The role - Partner closely with the CPO and key R&D leaders to drive financially sound business decisions in support of Company strategy.
- Lead the development of long-term financial models and forecasts to support business planning and investment decisions.
- Drive the coordination of the various planning cycles (annual planning, quarterly forecasts, and monthly outlooks).
- Provide insightful financial analysis and recommendations to senior management on key performance metrics, trends, and areas for improvement.
- Lead/support strategic R&D initiatives, providing both financial and business strategy perspectives and input.
- Create, maintain, and evolve financial analysis in support of NPI, Portfolio ROI, and Pricing strategy.
- Partner with Sales Finance and Operations to enhance the Sales and Operations Planning process to ensure accurate inventory management and product-level forecasting.
- Build strong communication, collaboration, and visibility across distributed engineering and finance teams.
- Create, Audit and review financial models to ensure they are both accurate and updated to reflect latest assumptions and changing business needs.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO and other members of the executive team, providing strategic insights and recommendations to drive business performance and profitability.
- The position requires working in the office every day but when acceptable to three (3) days per week with the option to work remotely on other days.
What you'll bring - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
- +10 years of experience in related roles, preferably in technology companies.
- Relevant experience in FP&A.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suites, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
- Proficiency in ERP and financial planning and analysis software/tools (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Anaplan, Tableau).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to distill complex financial data into clear and concise recommendations.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and financial modeling techniques.
- Ability to influence tough decision-making processes.
- Strategic thinking, growth mindset and result oriented.
- Excellent interpersonal skills: Ability to work and develop strong relationships across all levels.
As required by the equal pay and transparency act in California, the expected base salary for this position is: Base Salary Range - $195,000 - $310,000 The expected pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi Vantara's bonus and executive incentive pay programs, where applicable, and are subject to the program's conditions and restrictions. Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to our culture and identity. Diverse thinking, a commitment to allyship, and a culture of empowerment help us achieve powerful results. We want you to be you, with all the ideas, lived experience, and fresh perspective that brings . We support your uniqueness and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our team.
How we look after you We want to help you take care of your today and tomorrow - at home and at work. Which is why we offer industry-leading benefits that go far beyond compensation. That means support, services, and resources that also take care of your holistic health and wellbeing. We're always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. Here, you'll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with. We're also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent).
About us We're a global team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion for insight to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can a make positive impact on their industries and society . If you believe that innovation can inspire the future, this is the place to fulfil your purpose and achieve your potential.
We're proud to say we're an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic .
Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.
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