Head of Finance - Offenbach, Mittenaar, Deutschland - Levi Strauss & Co

Beschreibung

We pioneered labour and environmental guidelines in manufacturing. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do.

We employ more than 15,000 people globally to support our great brands:
Levi's, Dockers, Denizen, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. and Beyond Yoga.

Job Purpose Responsible for the research, collection, preparation, analysis, reporting and forecasting of financial/operational information for DC's & projects.

Responsible for the design and maintenance of models/reports to track performance measures, highlight financial/operational results and effectively communicating key trends, issues, and potential problems to management.

Coordinates and assists the VP Finance & VP Distribution n the preparation of the Strategic Business Plan (SBP), Annual Plan (AP) and Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) budgets with all respective departments.

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skills, including, but not limited to, general knowledge of Windows software, extensive use of Excel and Access and ability to use PowerPoint for presentations.

Ensure the integrity of financial reporting and processes including, but not limited to financial analysis and internal/external financial reporting as well as understand, develop and design systems which compile and analyze data in a consistent and time efficient manner.

Responsible for accuracy, integrity, quality and reliability of financial information for budgets, operating expense reporting, capital expenditures and production data.

Identify, investigate and monitor automated system/software interfaces to ensure data integrity.

Drive necessary and important (financial) systems development/improvementsDevelop and maintain historical and current financial/statistical databases of relevant financial or production data.

Develop and enhance the existing internal/external reporting capabilities, in order to provide management with better business analysis tools.

Establish and improve management reporting tools and information, including the development of financial models and performance tracking highlighting financial or operational trends.

Analyze business metrics, including costs, CAPEX and production data and create meaningful conclusions.
Perform research, compile data and prepare complex analyses on the operations.
Compiles and verifies data for periodic financial and operational reports.

Development, analysis, and interpretation of operational and financial data in order to appraise operating results in terms of performance against budget.

Audit monthly expenditure report and initiate journal entries as warranted.

Serve as a resource in the development and coordination of the annual budget, capital plan, forecasts and other key financial/operational processes with all respective departments.

Develop cost-benefit analysis for proposed capital projects.
Prepare "post audit" analyses for completed capital projects.

Summarize and consolidate data and analyses from multiple sources into useful information to beused in preparation of executive presentations, business studies and strategic reviews.

Together with Operation team, Identify underlying causes of business issues and recommend appropriate corrective action.
Prepare and present reports of findings and make recommendations to management.
Develop and update procedures to produce accurate and timely management reports.
Participate in special projects as assigned.

Being able to think outside the box and past silosWork independentlyEducation, Experience & Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred), or an equivalent combination of a four year degree plus experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be acquired.

Demonstrated ability to apply cost accounting principles as well as understand chart of accounts structure.
Knowledge of financial planning and accounting concepts, techniques and principles and the ability to apply this knowledge.
Ability to define problems, gather, analyze, and evaluate data, draw valid conclusions, establish facts, and present concise reports.
Demonstrated experience and extensive use of database tools such as Excel & Access.

Ability to interact and work with all levels of staff and management within the organization and effectively work as a member of a team.

Independent initiative and the ability to work on unstructured projects with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain confidential financial and operational information.
English and German language a mustLOCATIONOffenbach, GermanyFULL TIME/PART TIMEFull timeCurrent LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.


SummaryLocation:

Offenbach, GermanyType:
Full time