Landis+Gyr is a leading global provider of integrated energy management solutions. We measure and analyze energy utilization to generate empowering analytics for smart grid and infrastructure management, enabling utilities and consumers to reduce energy consumption. Our innovative and proven portfolio of software, services and intelligent sensor technology is a key driver to decarbonize the grid. Having avoided more than 9 million tons of CO2 in FY 2021 and committed to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, Landis+Gyr manages energy better – since 1896.
With sales of USD 1.5 billion in FY 2021, Landis+Gyr employs around 6,500 talented people across five continents.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Finance is responsible for effective financial planning, record-keeping, reporting, analysis, and management of financial aspects of assigned functional operations. This position ensures alignment of financial performance with Business Unit and Corporate strategies. Responsible for identifying potential issues and making recommendations that would improve financial performance. This role requires significant interaction with other internal departments, often at a senior level. Responsible for financial modeling and profitability analysis of opportunities. Works with management to prepare long-term financial forecasts and analyzing competitor and market data.

Key Responsibilities

• Reports actual results against operating plans; analyzes, implements, and interprets monthly variance reporting. This includes highlighting key findings and trends to management and making recommendations on how to improve these areas.
• Responsible for preparation of the annual budget. Includes establishing guidelines and procedures for budget and forecast preparation and analysis, ensuring alignment with corporate requirements, guidance, and calendar/schedule.
• Develops, maintains, and analyzes timely and accurate financial data and reports and communicates the information to the appropriate users providing the appropriate summary or detail and insight.
• Advises management on function’s financial operations and its impact on company objectives.
• Monitors Balance Sheet items and advises management on variances.
• Analyzes and reports customer/product segments actual, budgeted and forecasted profitability, including contribution margins, gross margins, operating expenses, EBITA, and other key metrics.
• Implements policies and procedures to ensure that financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation and corporate record retention guidelines.
• Responsible for supporting financial audits by internal or external entities.
• Keeps abreast of current trends and practices in financial management, reporting and requirements.
• May manages a group within the Financial Planning & Reporting, including but not limited to hiring, training, developing, managing, and assigning work.
• Coaches, evaluates and rewards performance.
• Establishes and maintains regular communication with staff and encourages open employee communication; Develops employees by regularly providing feedback (both positive and negative) and coaching as necessary and providing professional development opportunities to employees to promote and maximize productivity, responsibility, performance, and job satisfaction.
• Practices a participative management style that advocates teamwork
• Provides leadership which models an employee-oriented culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, meeting commitments and attainment of Landis+Gyr’s mission and goals.
• Performs other duties as required or requested by business unit and corporate management.
• Supports and adheres to Company’s core values.
• Supports and adheres to Company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy.
• Represents Company in a positive, professional manner when working with both internal and external customers.

Education and Experience

Required Minimum Level of Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Required Minimum Years of Experience: 7+ to 10

Desired Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Master’s degree preferred
• 8-10 years of relevant business experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of SAP, Cognos, and TM1, budgeting and reporting systems strongly preferred.
• Must have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills required, including the ability to communicate financial performance and operational metrics to Business Unit and Executive Management clearly, succinctly and using the proper tool for the information being presented.
• Must have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Access, and intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint required.
• Demonstrated deep analytical skills
• Prior market research experience

Landis+Gyr is a global leader in energy management solutions. operating in over 30 countries and headquartered in Switzerland. We are thrilled that you’ve considered Landis+Gyr to be a part of your professional journey. As a part of the L+G family, employees are offered a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan featuring a generous company match incentive. Additionally, we offer three (3) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) as well as eleven (11) paid holidays. We also offer a tuition reimbursement program, optional pet insurance, supplemental medical coverage and a host of other perks to ensure the health, wellness, and enrichment of our team members.

Pay is in the range of $106,152.00 to $169,024.00. The position is eligible for a 401(k) match and consideration for an annual bonus. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, and certifications or other professional licenses held. All candidates are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without reqard to race, color, religion, sec, secual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have the drive and enthusiasm to accept this challenge and to work in a very dynamic, cross functional and international environment, we are looking forward to meeting you.