Job Description

Work at OMRON!

OMRON is a global leader in the field of automation, an $8 billion global technology company celebrating more than 90 years of success. OMRON’s business fields cover a broad spectrum, ranging from industrial automation and electronic components to social systems and healthcare. OMRON Management Center of America, Inc. is the regional headquarters for OMRON in the Americas.

Omron Automation - Americas is looking for an energetic and focused Finance Manager for our HQ in Hoffman Estates, IL. The Finance Manager needs to be an independent self-starter who displays strong initiative to make Omron a more process driven environment.

Our Commitment to Employees:

• Training and Career Development Program to give employees a learning path with the necessary tools and resources they need to help build their career at Omron.
• Great financial opportunities with competitive compensation, immediate 401k match with 100% vesting, profit sharing, and Blue Cross Blue Shield for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits.
• Community Awareness that includes activities with local non-profit organizations and a Matching Gift Program.
• Work-Life Balance with Flexible Work Arrangements, Flexible Work Hours, and Sick/Vacation/Holiday Pay.
• Wellness Activities such as Walking Contests, Nutritional Learning Sessions, On Site Flu shots and Health Screenings.

Responsibilities:

• Monthly reporting and analysis of regional financial results including income statements, balance sheet, and key financial metrics. Developing and refining reporting processes, understanding and communicating assumptions, and following up to meet deadlines
• Reviewing financial results for trends. Making inquiries to gain insight into financial performance and variance analysis. Provides strategic analysis and guidance to senior management.
• Responsible for coordinating monthly estimates, preparing quarterly forecasts, and annual budget planning. Working with senior leadership and local stakeholders to prepare detailed budgets and manage to them.
• Understand the levers which drive profitability variance and the metrics which are aligned with profitability goals (volume, price, mix, cost inflation). Provide support and meaningful analysis to key decision making personnel in understanding performance and opportunities (channel, customer, and product profitability).
• Understand and promote effective controllership of your business unit, managing both JSOX and local regulatory control requirements. Work cross functionally to monitor, evaluate, and improve those controls where possible.
• Developing and implementing systems/procedural improvements to increase productivity and quality of reporting and analysis.
• Ad-hoc analysis as required in support of management (operations, acquisitions, internal controls, financial analysis).
• Ability to influence others in a matrix organizational environment to implement process improvements cross functionally

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting. MBA or CPA preferred
• 10+ years combined work experience with increased responsibility in accounting and in FP&A.
• Experience managing the financial performance of an entire company/segment (P&L, B/S & CF).
• Experience developing forecasts and scenario planning
• Experience promoting effective business unit controls and understanding of Sarbanes Oxley principles
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• JD Edwards ERP knowledge a plus.
• IBM Cognos BI and TM1 knowledge a strong plus.
• Highly motivated self-starter who can seek out and seize opportunities to provide value added support to Operations personnel.
• Analytical mindset to extract knowledge from data and an aptitude for working with computer systems.
• Team player mentality, but able to work independently as required.
• Strong interpersonal, listening, questioning and communication skills (written and oral).
• Ability to work efficiently with standard business PC applications, including: Excel, Word, Power Point, and Lotus Notes.
• Strong interpersonal, listening, questioning and communication skills (written and oral).

The annual salary range for this role is $125,000 - $145,000 a year, however, base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. This position is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus program. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Omron, we are dedicated to building an inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Omron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.