Nel Hydrogen is experiencing substantial growth, and we are now searching for a motivated Financial Planning Analyst to strengthen our Finance Team in financial planning, analysis and controlling. The role will report to the Finance Director Electrolyser Operations and will be a key part of the US Finance Team with extensive collaboration with other departments and the corporate headquarters. The position is located at the company’s premises at Wallingford, CT.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Manage annual budget process from consolidating cost and revenue reporting per department to reporting complete budget and related presentation to corporate headquarters according to schedule and pre-defined reporting requirements
  
• Prepare and update year-end financial forecasts quarterly
  
• Prepare monthly financial reports and presentations to local management and corporate headquarters
  
• Develop and prepare monthly cost reports per department and analyze performance versus budget
  
• Develop and prepare regular product cost reports highlighting areas of improvement in collaboration with manufacturing
  
• Assist in product pricing revisions by contributing products cost analysis and forecasts
  
• Support procurement and supply chain organization with costs analysis and data preparation
  
• Support preparation and analysis of capital expenditures proposals
  
• Follow-up of capital expenditure projects in terms of costs and progress
  
• Further develop operational measures and performance indicators to follow-up manufacturing, projects and ongoing operations
  
• Continuous development of the company's systems, processes and routines within finance
  
• Follow-up of possible financial risks from operations and propose improvement measures
  
• Participate in the monthly financial closing process to support the Finance team to meet reporting deadlines and fulfil reporting requirements
  
• Contribute with internal control to ensure implementation of current standards and principles
  
• Ad hoc projects and assignments

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or Master’s degree preferred in finance, accounting or similar
• 5 - 10 years relevant experience from a similar role, accounting or finance
• Excellent technical skills in Excel, Power Point, Power BI and similar applications
• Experience from managing/working with annual budgeting and financial planning processes, preferably in a multi-site company
• Hands on experience with developing department, product cost and manufacturing cost reporting and follow-up procedures
• Experience from a manufacturing business is a plus
• Experience with the Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP platform is a plus

Personal Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Accurate with a focus on quality and efficiency
• Structured and take pride in delivering on committed plans and within deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, with ability to implement and be independent
• Personal drive to gain knowledge and increase competencies and have the willingness to change
• Flexible and solution-oriented with high work capacity

The above statements reflect the principal functions of the position and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

What we can offer

• An opportunity to work in a company in strong growth and a leading position in the market.
• A visible role with many exciting interfaces, internally and externally
• The opportunity to work in a global company that contributes to the green transition.
• A dynamic and highly professional working environment consisting of competent and committed colleagues.

Nel Hydrogen provides comprehensive health and insurance benefits for its employees as well as a short-term incentive program. The Company offers competitive paid vacation time, sick leave, and holidays.

The Company has a published Code of Conduct that all employees are expected to follow.

Visas

• Nel will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided.
• Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

We are an equal opportunity employer-M/F/Disabled/Veteran and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: FederalEnglish.pdf)