Sr Director Finance

Job Description

The Sr. Director, Commercial Financial Planning and Analysis position is responsible for the presentation and analysis of weekly and monthly performance reporting of our Commercial Organization, coordination and consolidation of monthly forecasts, leading the consolidated target and budget process, and preparing numerous ad hoc analyses related to the company forecast. This position will be key in preparing financial information and analysis to support the Commercial leadership team and global corporate initiatives.

The starting salary is $165K; commensurate with experience.

What You’ll Do :

Own management performance reporting to facilitate reviews with senior leadership including analysis, enhancements and consolidation

Lead process and preparation of annual target and budget, understanding key drivers and variances to prior year

Ensure timely and accurate reporting with full understanding of variances to prior forecast, annual operating plan and prior year performance

Provide leadership and analytical support on various special projects to enhance the financial decision-making process

Maintain strong business relationship with Senior Leadership to support achievement of strategic goals

Provide thought and executional leadership for transformation initiatives, operational improvements and cost reductions

Develop and produce high quality analytics and presentation materials for Senior Leadership Team

Serve as liaison with other finance and business areas such as Accounting, Marketing, Customer Experience, Sales, Revenue Management, and Corporate FP&A to coordinate business and financial initiatives and ensure seamless analysis, forecast, and planning processes

Provide thought leadership and change management to direct team and cross-functional team

What We’re Looking For :

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business-related discipline

MBA Degree

Other professional certification desirable (CPA, CMA, CFA, etc.)

Experience

Proven track record (15 - 20 years) in an organization involved in transportation services and business development at all levels. Extensive experience in all aspects of financial management including financial planning, corporate finance, accounting, tax and acquisitions / divestitures.

Financial leadership role in major U.S. or international public company.

Proven experience in managing global close cycles, monthly forecasts and annual operating plan

Proven ability to effectively lead global processes (Annual Operating Plan) and implement cross-functional projects / reporting

Ability to influence cross-functional teams to act and drive change management

Strong executive presence – both written and oral

Demonstrated strong analytical skills

Proven ability to develop talent and leaders

Knowledge :

Understanding of the car rental market segment in the industry and its drivers

Excellent grasp of competition

Strong ability and desire to translate Corporate vision into results

Strong Financial and business acumen

Skills

Understanding of the car and equipment rental market segments in the industry and its drivers

Excellent grasp of competition

Strong ability and desire to translate Corporate vision into results

Exceptional financial and business acumen

Experience with various analytical methods such as forecasting, variance analysis, NPV / IRR analysis, capital efficiency, etc.

Strategic skills required to conceptualize, communicate, and execute weekly, monthly and annual deliverables

Leadership skills to act as a change agent and project management skills to drive process improvement

Strong written and oral communicative skills and the ability to operate effectively at all levels within a complex and dynamic organization

Flexible team player able to work to meet deadlines

Excellent attention to detail

Willingness to take on additional responsibility and lead organizational change

Strong time management skills and effectively able to prioritize tasks as needed

Enjoys a challenging and fast-paced work environment

Knowledge of Hyperion Planning, Oracle ERP, Business Intelligence Tools, database management systems, and Excel

Competencies

Strategic thinking – able to grasp, articulate, and optimize short-term vs. long-term implications and opportunities of decisions

Mature Confidence

Exceptional communication skills

Inspiring and motivating

Results driven

Planning and organizing

Ability to work constructively under pressure

Resilient, adaptable, flexible

Innovative and creative

Values diversity and is comfortable in dealing with different cultures

What’s In It For You :

Up to 40% off the base rate of any standard Hertz Rental

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision plan options

Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching

Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program for employees & family

Educational Reimbursement & Discounts

Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal / Identity Theft, Critical Illness

Perks & Discounts –Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more

The Hertz Corporation operates the Hertz, Dollar Car Rental, Thrifty Car Rental brands in approximately 9,700 corporate and franchisee locations throughout North America, Europe, The Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide airport general use vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the world.

US EEO STATEMENT

At Hertz, we champion and celebrate a culture of diversity and inclusion. We take affirmative steps to promote employment and advancement opportunities. The endless variety of perspectives, experiences, skills and talents that our employees invest in their work every day represent a significant part of our culture – and our success and reputation as a company.

Individuals are encouraged to apply for positions because of the characteristics that make them unique.

EOE, including disability / veteran

Salary : $165,000