Chief FBP WU Americas Job Description Want to make a splash? At Grundfos we see the possibilities in every drop! We are different! We are Grundfos, a truly Innovative and international organization, producing high-quality intelligent water and climate solutions, constantly looking to enhance existing products and develop new cutting-edge offerings. Do you have Analytical Superpowers? Are you an ambitious individual who has an empathetic approach to solving problems and influencing others, resulting in positive outcomes? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you. **What is the job about?** The Chief Financial Business Partner (FBP) for Grundfos Water Utilities (WU) Division, Americas is a highly visible role. You will be accountable for all Finance matters related to WU Americas and will act as a one-point-of-contact between WU Americas and the finance community. You will be an individual contributor and co-own the entire strategy process in the two performance units. You will be responsible for setting ambitious financial targets, deploying them into the organization and delivering on those ambitions. You will provide timely and accurate decision support for the business operations in the entire value chain. You will report directly to the Vice President of Finance, WU and operate on a hybrid schedule out of our brand-new, award-winning Houston, Brookshire, Texas facility. Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must have authorization to work in the USA without support. **Your main responsibilities** : + Finance Business Partner to the WU Americas management team + Accountable for Finance in the WU Americas + Execute strategy and be a key contributor in establishing and delivering on short and long term financial targets + Continue the implementation of a performance management mindset and alignment to the rest of organization including WU FBP management team + Continue implementing a group profitability mindset in the WU business + Securing transparency and clarity on performance metrics and financial numbers end to end. + Take the WU Americas Strategy, interpret and translate this to the business view and integrate with planning models + Establishing plan for easy-to-work-with financial system and concepts + Drives the planning process including annual target setting, budgets, forecasts, and coordinating business reviews (BRMs) prioritizing a forward view and acting proactively + Establish clear Financial and performance KPIs and links to staff incentive schemes + Consolidates budgets and controls expenses + Collect information and controls investments from business case to evaluation + Establishing pricing processes in close alignment with WU and global Sales + Be involved in providing key facts and arguments for negotiations with top customers + Ensure that a high standard of ethical norms are embedded into all processes and tasks throughout Americas and adherence to a Grundfos internal control standards. **Your background** We imagine that you have: + Minimum of 5 years’ experience in full value chain Financial Management + Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting, Finance or Business, Master´s degree strongly preferred. + Independent executer, high drive and great motivator + Be self-motivated and able to participate in daily routines as a “hand-on” person + Good understanding of all relevant business processes across functional areas + Knowledge and hands-on experience in SAP, Excel and PowerBI is a Must + Deliver progress by interacting in a global Finance Delivery model with dotted lines and no direct employees. Leading and influencing through others is a key competence + Must be able to prioritize focus on what matters for the business and focus on delivering high quality through the Finance Delivery Model + Be prepared to assume a high degree of responsibility and possess the ability to prioritize work under tight deadlines + Project oriented, with good social and communication skills. Willingness and ability to work in an international environment + Willingness to travel up to 15-20% + Fluency in English (written and oral) **What’s in it for you?** You’ll be an invaluable part of our global leadership team, a diverse network of pioneers guiding others in seeing possibilities, not problems. You’ll be instrumental in spreading our optimistic, can-do attitude to advance global innovation and a clear sense of purpose, embodying our six core values (https://www.grundfos.com/about-us/our-purpose-and-values) ,guiding our colleagues in living them day by day, and making a difference in global projects. We support you in navigating your own career and development path, offering you tools to hone your leadership craft, both within your field and to broaden your interest or expertise in areas such as diversity & inclusion, coaching and culture. In addition, your day-to-day benefits include: + Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly + In your hybrid schedule, we’ll make sure you are well equipped with a workstation. However, you are always welcome to our offices where you can engage, learn, and have fun with colleagues + On the top of it, flexible working hours and up to 20 paid vacation days. Vacation hours are accrued on a prorated basis, based on your hire date within the calendar year + We shut down between Christmas and New Years allowing you to spend time with family and friends + Annual bonuses, parental support, internal well-being consultants and programs + Competitive medical insurance rates medical, dental, and vision plans; and a 401(k)-match program + Access to the modern Grundfos Academy to pursue further both personal and professional development. **Do you want to learn more?** If this job sounds interesting, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking “Apply”. To dig deeper into the Grundfos universe, follow us on LinkedIn (http://linkedin.com/company/grundfos) or YouTube (http://youtube.com/user/grundfos) . Check out Meet our people (https://www.grundfos.com/careers/meet-our-people) to get to know some of your future colleagues and why they love working at Grundfos. _Grundfos needs and welcomes professional people from all corners and backgrounds by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Employment decisions at Grundfos are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Learn more about your rights as an_ applicant (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights.pdf) _and_ pay transparency (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) _. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities._ **We look forward to hearing from you.** Information at a Glance **Job details** Application deadline: Workplace: Hybrid (office and home-working) Job Location: Brookshire, Texas, United States | Houston, Texas, United States | Katy, Texas, United States Contract Type: Full-Time Employment Type: Regular