Wabtec
Location
Erie, PA | United States
Job description
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: .
It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
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!
Who will you be working with?
The Information Technology Business Operations team’s vision is to establish how Wabtec IT effectively executes and sustains the business strategy. Our team defines and implements strategic processes and solutions for the Enterprise Information Technology organization to deliver maximum business value.
How will you make a difference?
As a member of the Information Technology Operations team, you will be responsible for IT financial processes and strategic cost optimization initiatives. As IT Financial management lead, your focus is to develop standards and processes to manage the Information Technology spend, enhance cost visibility, transparency and ensure alignment to business value. One key immediate priority is to define the strategy and roadmap for a cost optimization program to systematically identify, prioritize and select options to reduce IT expenditures, optimize resource utilization and maximize business impact.
What do we want to know about you?
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (preferred disciplines).
· Minimum five years of experience working in one or more of the following fields: finance, accounting, budgeting, business administration, or another related field.
· Advanced knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.
· Expert skills and in-depth knowledge of the principles and practices of financial planning and analysis, budgetary systems, and organizational management.
· Maintains excitement for a process and drives to new directions of meeting the goal in the face of unfavorable odds and setbacks.
· Demonstrated ability to facilitate collaborative solutions to complex problems, understanding potential impacts to processes and related IT systems supporting the company.
· Demonstrated ability to plan and provide structure and organization in a fast paced, changing environment.
· Proven track record of setting targets, executing a plan, and delivering results.
· Effectively handle ambiguity in all aspects of work, including business direction and strategy.
· Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to balance and effectively prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
What will your typical day look like?
· Ensure all processes and methodologies relating to IT cost management are in harmony with the required governance from Finance. Deliver training and support to the Information Technology team on processes, systems, and best practices.
· Define strategy and scope for cost optimization discipline. Drive the program and regularly track and report progress and wins.
· Define ideas, recommendations, and roadmaps to mature IT financial management practices.
· Support annual budgeting process, assess cost performance versus industry peers, discuss variances and propose go-forward strategies.
· Streamline investment governance through benefit tracking processes, alignment of investments to key priorities and close financial oversight.
· Improve IT cost transparency for business IT, shadow IT and corporate IT budgets.
· Manage budget for the Information Technology Business Operations team and other IT areas if required.
What about the physical demands of the job?
· Ability to operate a laptop or desktop and to sit for extended periods.
· Concentrate for long periods.
· Work independently and as part of a team.
· Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
· Meet deadlines under pressure.
· Travel occasionally for work.
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
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.
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Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. 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.
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