Finance Business Partner

At Keolis Commuter Services (KCS), we give every team member-and their ideas-a seat for the journey. We are a diverse team made up of different backgrounds, stories, and perspectives, which is our strength. If you're looking for a career with a company that invests in your future, KCS is the place for you. We Imagine. We Care. We Commit! Since 2014, Keolis Commuter Services has been entrusted with operating and maintaining the Commuter Rail network on behalf of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).During this time, we have worked to deliver a safe and reliable service, thanks to the knowledge and dedication of our team, and our experience operating transit networks around the world. Today, we're proud of the progress we have made together to deliver a best-in-class service for the Greater Boston community. We believe our people are what make us great. That is why we demonstrate a commitment to a safe, healthy, and inclusive culture that welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. Your future starts here. At Keolis Commuter Services, LLC we provide a competitive compensation package that is designed to be flexible and comprehensive to meet the needs of our hard-working employees and their families. Benefits Package Highlights: Generous Medical & Rx plan Dental & Vision Plan Railroad Retirement Benefits - a federal program that administers retirement, survivor, unemployment, and sickness benefits to U.S. railroad workers and their families. Fidelity 401K Program Flexible Spending Accounts Transit and Parking Reimbursement Benefits Employee Assistance Program Company Sponsored Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits Education Assistance Short- & Long-term Disability Benefits Voluntary Benefits Plan options including Supplemental health plans for accidents, critical illness, hospital stays Pet, Home, Auto insurance Skills: Master's degree in Business Administration. Minimum 5 years' experience as a Finance Business Partner including reporting, financial analysis, forecasting and performance monitoring. Hard skills : excellent corporate finance knowledge (financial analysis, PnL, cash flows and balance sheet); very good knowledge of accounting processes, advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel ; capacity to work with large sets of data; project accounting knowledge is a plus; experience using Anaplan platform is a plus. Soft skills : high level of analytical skills and attention to detail, with ability to maintain accuracy, but at the same time capacity to maintain a high-level understanding/view of the issues; very good organizational skills : meet deadlines; good communication, interpersonal and persuasive skills to deal effectively and appropriately with multiple stakeholders ; autonomy : work with minimum supervision, ability to work independently, capable of self-driven initiatives ; positive attitude to promoting change . Knowledge and Experience: Experience in developing, monitoring and reporting corporate profitability through the implementation of controlling processes: developing : develop controlling capabilities for major variables in the P&L; monitoring : assess costs impacts of any managerial decisions and/or business evolutions; reporting : good quality feedbacks , monthly variance analysis with commentary and escalation of material deviations as appropriate (different level of analysis is important: attention to details and high-level interpretation). Nb. must include understanding of the complete financial statements (PnL, balance sheet and cash flows statements). Experience in forecasting (budgeting and business planning): major actor in the financial planning processes , incl. ensuring consistency across the different sets of forecasts. Knowledge of accounting processes : will closely work with the accounting department to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial transactions . Ensure that the data collection processes are strictly adhered to i.e. payroll, materials and external costs. Key point of contact for compliance audits (as required) Other duties as assigned. Key Accountabilities: As a finance analyst of its scope of responsibility, this role will develop and monitor a controlling system and report financial performance develop a report outlining the financial performance in the scope of responsibility, separated by business area on appropriate financial analysis / monthly tracking of P&L develop required controlling tools to be able to measure business performance create appropriate metrics and report weekly/monthly, escalate main variations as appropriate Develop appropriate forecasting tools (budgeting and business planning) budgets, reforecasts and business planning single point of contact with the business unit in the forecasting processes Communicate financials across different stakeholders share reporting and planning analysis with management and executive teams make recommendations to improve financial management and performance identify and report the business risks and opportunities A major requirement of this role will be to provide the full expected financial support and analysis to the departments as well as advice regarding the best value for money options , triggering appropriate managerial decisions This includes risks and opportunities. For this role, the required office attendance in Cobble Hill/Sommerville is at least 3 days per week. Additional Statements: Drug and alcohol screening: Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. Must pass a physical examination. Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the most successful transportation company in the world. Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of operations to our people and the communities in which we operate. EEO statement: Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Disclaimer and closing statement: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible. #INDHP

Created: 2024-10-19