Actively partner as the right-hand business unit finance leader to the AST Business Vice President to drive profitable growth and attainment to plans (Strategic, Operating, QORs).
Engage with AST Global Portfolio Leaders, Marketing teams, NPI leaders, and supply chain/mfg operations to achieve financial objectives.
Understand long term business value unit drivers, end market exposure, & ways to manage/mitigate risk.
Link value drivers to accountable activities and outcomes.
Active engagement in portfolio optimization, including prioritization, capacity & resource planning, PMR/FMR projects, and other key strategic projects to drive portfolio simplification and optimization.
Ownership of financial models and financial assessment of all AST NPI programs.
Active participation in preparation and reviews with cross functional NPI project teams and submission into 3M Grow.
Financial modeling and preparation of financial aspects of AFEs for AST growth and capacity capital projects.
Support budgeting and spending analysis for IATD AST department
Collaborate with IATD finance team members and SIBG finance
Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start).
Five (5) years of finance experience working in finance/accounting in a private, public, government or military environment
Two (2) years of experience providing financial counsel
MBA or graduate degree in Finance from an accredited institution (preferred)
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and conflicting deadlines
Solid business knowledge and acumen as well as strategic thinking mindset
Creative problem solving - ability to work with diverse functional teams to address key issues
Ability to translate data into meaningful financial insights and analysis
Self-starter with ability to drive change
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Experience leading others and contributing on cross-functional teams
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience with Longview
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment