Business Unit and Position Summary:
Crane ChemPharma & Energy is a division within the Process Flow Technologies Business Segment of Crane Co, a US multi-national company which specializes in highly engineered products in specialty markets. Crane ChemPharma & Energy designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes a range of fluid handling equipment under multiple brand names for a wide range of applications in several industries including but not limited to the chemical, biopharmaceutical, and energy industries.
www.cranecpe.com
This role gives you visibility to business performance, strategic decision-making, and cross-functional operations across theChemPharmaEnergy group. In this position, you will work closely with the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, and finance leaders across the organization to analyse results, andassistinbuildingthe annual operating planand forecasts You willutilizeOperational Excellence tools to improve processes and turn financial data into insights that help drive business decisions. You will also gain hands-on experience with HFM (Hyperion Financial Management) reporting andprovidesupporttoCPE’s HFMusersacross the globe
Principle Duties(includes, but is not limited to):
Supports in themonthly review and analysis of key variances in the Balance Sheet and Income Statements forCPEentities.
Assistsinthedevelopment of senior level presentations on business results, performance analysis, financial models,forecastsand budgets, etc.
Assistsin thepreparationofannual operating plan,and various forecasts(weekly pulses,monthlyoutlook, quarterly forecasts)
PrepareHFM-based financial reports and analysisforoperations and finance senior management team
Responsible for HFM validation including analysis and year-end schedules.
Assistsusers throughout the group with HFM related issues.
Build and improve templates used across the group for month-end close, forecasts, plans, and other recurring finance activities
Develop a holistic understanding of Crane’s structure, strategy, and operations through site engagement and cross-functional activities
Partners with other Finance leaders in the organization to develop and implement process improvements.
Work with Team tovalidatemonthly productivity figures and driveadditionalproductivity actions
Learn how key processesoperateacross facilities, apply Operational Excellence tools to improve efficiency, and help teams understand thefinancial impactof business decisions
Take onadditionalprojects that broaden your finance, operations, and business leadership experience
Essential Qualifications / Experience:
BA/BS in Accounting,Finance, or Economics
Mustdemonstratestrong analytical and excellent communication skills (oral and written).
Independent thinkerpossessingresilience, passion, and high-energy.
Organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced business environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office, strong Excel skills and an interest in learning financial systems and reporting tools
Working knowledge of GAAP and current accounting practices, with a willingness to deepen technical accounting knowledge on the job
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Crane employees share a proud 150-year-plus history of doing business the right way—treating people fairly, dealing honestly and ethically with customers, suppliers, and shareholders, and working hard to meet or exceed the expectations of customers. They also share a fascinating history of innovation dating from the early years of the Industrial Revolution to the current era of technology-driven product development and improvement.
Crane is committed to the highest standards of business conduct. We strive to create value for all our stakeholders with a highly disciplined approach to materially strengthening our businesses through successful implementation of the Crane Business System, through strategic linkages among our businesses, and through utilization of strong free cash flow for strategic acquisitions.
