Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis (Manufacturing)

Johnson Controls is a world-class employer where ingenuity and excellence are welcome. As a diversified, industrial growth company, we have achieved increased sales for 61 consecutive years. And we do everything possible to value, challenge and reward our employees. Our people enjoy working for a successful company that offers leadership development from within, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, competitive salaries and benefits – and more. At Johnson Controls, you’ll be challenged to innovate and encouraged to apply your talent and knowledge. And you will be well-rewarded for delivering results.A U.S. Fortune 70 company, Johnson Controls is a global leader in creating smart environments, and bringing ingenuity to the places where people live, work and travel. We design and produce automotive interiors that help make the driving experience more comfortable, safe and enjoyable. Products and services from Johnson Controls also enhance the comfort, safety and energy-efficiency of buildings. We also are the world’s leading supplier of batteries used in automobiles, including conventional cars and trucks, as well as hybrid-electric vehicles. Johnson Controls has been recognized consistently as one of the world’s best-managed companies. Editors at Forbes magazine recently had this to say about our company: “Johnson Controls’ growth and profitability qualify it squarely for our list of the best-managed companies in the United States.”The global Johnson Controls community includes more than 140,000 employees in 75 countries and six continents. Enabling our people to develop, succeed and excel – and ensuring their health, safety and well-being – are critically important to us. We value teamwork, integrity and diversity. And we welcome anyone who shares our commitment to ingenuity and excellence.EOE/AA EmployerList of Key Responsibilities Develop and support management reporting and related systems requirements for New Global Line of Business (LOB) structure.  Coordinate development and rollout of BE guidelines and methodology for Product Cost Comparison and Analysis, including product transitions, footprint changes, make vs. buy decisions, VA/VE proposals, landed cost comparisons, and acquisition/integration evaluations.  Ensure guidelines/methodology foster a global perspective (rather than just a regional or business unit view).   Drive greater global consistency and transparency in standard cost and product cost policies, practices and definitions.  Support development of clear and accurate global manufacturing and BBP metrics for BE and Corporate reporting.  Develop and implement automated methods to gather data and facilitate monthly reporting.  Review metrics to identify issues and trends.  Identify key issues and support implementation of best practices to improve annual BE business planning process.   Serve as the key BE FP&A point of contact with the Manufacturing & Technology Finance team.    In coordination with Supply Chain (Purchasing), verify savings for key Supply Chain initiatives, including cross-business unit and indirect material projects.   Handle special projects and analysis, as requested.REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting and or Certified Public Accountancy.  Broad background in all aspects of financial planning and analysis, including a minimum ten years accounting related experience and six years of financial planning and analysis. Previous strong financial experience in Manufacturing Industry as well as multinational Fortune 500 Company preferred.  Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills with strong problem solving abilities. Must have the ability to work and be effective in a team/matrix environment.  Familiarity with IT systems as they relate to financial functions and operational areas. Hyperion, SAP and Oracle systems experience preferred.  Individual PC skills, particularly with spreadsheet programs, are a must.