Manager - Finance Project Management

Project Evaluation

• Conduct comprehensive technical and commercial evaluations for product and non-product related projects focused on tractors and agricultural equipment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure all projects align with business objectives.
• Perform benchmarking with similar projects to validate the required budget and resources, comparing methodologies and outcomes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Prepare detailed proposals for projects intended for approval by senior management, articulating the benefits, costs, and strategic alignment of each project.
• Maintain the Capital Expenditure (CapEx) budget in SAP, ensuring accuracy and transparency in financial reporting while monitoring expenditure on a periodic basis. 
• Work closely with sector finance and business teams to validate business case premises, ensuring all assumptions are sound and aligned with corporate strategy.
• Identify investment optimization opportunities for both ongoing and new projects, constantly looking for ways to maximize return on investments and minimize costs.

Budgeting and Control

• Support the annual budgeting and approval process by collaborating with business units to formulate forecasts and financial plans that are robust and reflective of market realities.
• Engage with business teams to identify measures that contribute to adherence to targeted budgets and cash flow, fostering a culture of financial responsibility. 
• Monitor expenditure across various projects regularly, providing insights and recommendations on opportunities for optimization and risk management in the financial landscape.

• Analytical approach with ability to logically deep-dive into topics.
• Driving insights. 
• Ability to engage with stakeholders across levels/functions across the organization.
• Multitasking & agility at work.
• Business understanding and acumen.
• Understanding of product development process for tractor/automotive industry. 
• Understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Formulation of business cases. 
• Functional knowledge of working with SAP.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.