Decision Support Specialist at Celestica in Oradea, BH

Job description

Req ID: 140318 Remote Position: Hybrid Region: Europe Country: Romania State/Province: Oradea City: Oradea Summary We are looking for a skilled Decision Support Specialist to drive financial planning, budgeting, and forecast modeling for key business groups. In this role, you will analyze core operational metrics, prepare weekly and monthly reporting packages, and participate in projects focused on cost efficiency and profit maximization. Joining our collaborative team, you will present actionable insights to management while partnering cross-functionally to shape our financial success. Detailed Description Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following: Acts as project leader for the development of financial plans for a business group or customer account; Develops timelines, plan guidance and plan assumptions; Gathers and analyzes information on which to base plan assumptions; Oversees the development and preparation of alternative plan models; Prepares and presents summaries to management; Prepares monthly financial reporting packages including forecasts, results and financial and operational metrics; Completes special projects involving the analysis of financial information related to inventory, costs, headcount, profit maximization, expense targets both within finance or as member of a cross functional or customer team; As required, plays a leadership role with junior members of the decision support team, coordinating and guiding activities, providing direction or leading group projects. Knowledge/Skills/Competencies A good understanding of financial statements with increased focus on P&L management; Intermediate Excel and Powerpoint skills are required; Intermediate to Advanced English skills (both written and spoken) are required; Ability to consolidate, manipulate and analyze large quantities of data Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadline; Ability to bridge between actual, plan and forecast, analyzing mix impacts and summarizing in management reports; Ability to analyze a profit center or cost center budget identifying key drivers; Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal customers; Ability to direct others on company accounting practices; Provide basic recommendations based on interpretation of results; Basic understanding of internal and external customer needs is required to sometimes make effective/informed decisions related to own role; Strong communication and presentation skills; Have a mindset for continuous improvement, be teamwork oriented, an open communicator and detailed oriented Physical Demands Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data Repetitive manual movements are frequently required (e.g. data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc) Occasional overnight travel may be required Typical Experience Three to six years of relevant experience Typical Education Bachelor's degree, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience. Education experience may vary by geography. Notes This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time. Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law). At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where