Zf Friedrichshafen Ag

Finance/AcctTeamLead/Sup-Gen

Zf Friedrichshafen Ag$98K — $123K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
  • 8-12 years of experience in controlling or financial management, preferably in manufacturing
  • Strong understanding of cost accounting and financial performance at plant level
  • Proven experience in budgeting and forecasting
  • Experience with Shared Service Centers or global finance organizations is a plus
  • Excellent analytical skills for translating operational data into financial insights
  • Proficient in SAP (CO/FI), MS Office, and ideally Power BI

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial management for the ZF Wind Power US Legal Entity
  • Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Implement cost controlling and ensure cost transparency
  • Manage inventory and asset management initiatives
  • Ensure internal controls and compliance are maintained
  • Collaborate with Shared Services and Global Finance teams
  • Control capital expenditure (Capex) activities

Benefits

  • Annual Incentive Plan
  • Paid time off
  • 401k Plan
  • Health Care Benefits
  • Paid Holidays
  • Supportive collaborative team environment
  • Strong diverse culture
  • Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
Full Job Description
Req ID 88717 | Vernon Hills, United States ZF Services, LLC

What you can look forward to as an Accounting & Finance Principal/Lead

Lead the financial management of our ZF Wind Power US Legal Entity including:
  • Financial Performance Management
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Cost Controlling & Cost Transparency
  • Inventory & Asset Management
  • Internal Controls & Compliance
  • Business Partnering
  • Capital Expenditure (Capex) Controlling
  • Collaboration with Shared Services / Global Finance


Your profile as an Accounting & Finance Principal/Lead

  • Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
  • 8-12 years of experience in controlling or financial management, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Strong understanding of cost accounting, manufacturing variances, plant KPIs, inventory valuation, and product costing
  • Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis at plant or business unit level
  • Experience working with Shared Service Centers or global finance organizations is considered a strong asset
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate operational data into financial insights
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to partner with operational and technical teams
  • Solid system knowledge: SAP (CO/FI modules), MS Office, and dashboarding tools (ideally Power BI)
  • Occasional travel may be required (5-10%, primarily within the US)
  • Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus but not required


Why you should choose ZF in Vernon Hills, IL

The expected base compensation for this role is $98,700- $123,400 Annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

What We Offer:
  • Annual Incentive Plan
  • Paid time off
  • 401k Plan
  • Health Care Benefits
  • Paid Holidays
  • A supportive collaborative team environment
  • A strong diverse culture
  • Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities


Be part of our ZF team as Accounting & Finance Principal/Lead- ZF Wind Power and apply now!

Contact

Mariana Lizeth Cantu Barbosa

About Zf Friedrichshafen Ag

ZF Friedrichshafen AG is a German car parts maker headquartered in Friedrichshafen, in the south-west German region of Baden-Württemberg. Specialising in driveline and chassis technology as well as active and passive safety technology, the company has a global workforce of around 160,000 with approximately 260 locations in 41 countries. In 2019, ZF achieved sales of ?36.5 billion. ZF is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers and a leading technology company for mobility.
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