Hubbell Rotation Program - Finance

Job Overview:

The Hubbell Rotation Program (HRP) is a program for new college graduates aimed toward accelerated exposure in various disciplines of Finance/Accounting. The program will span a three-year period and includes three rotations across financial disciplines and Hubbell businesses. Rotation assignments are flexible based on interests of the participant and needs of the business.

These roles offer a variety of opportunities to build financial and business acumen, including: 

• Driving short and long-term financial planning, forecasting and variance analysis
• Implementing critical financial controls and performing key financial accounting activities
• Conducting industry and peer market research and benchmarking
• Communicating strategic initiatives to internal and external stakeholders
• Valuation analysis and financial modeling
• Driving insights on manufacturing and operational performance

This program is intended to be a pipeline for future Finance leadership at Hubbell. Participants will have the opportunity to build a strong network among peers, along with high visibility and dedicated mentorship opportunities with current Hubbell leaders.

A Day In The Life:

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Drive and support strategic / long-term financial planning
• Support forecasting activities, including the annual operating plan
• Perform monthly variance analysis and support financial reporting
• Prepare monthly presentations to communicate results as needed

Controllership

• Support monthly/quarterly closing activities by performing journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Ensure adherence to financial policies, internal controls, and generally accepted accounting principles
• Work with team to drive control improvements

Investor Relations

• Prepare presentations for earnings release, board meetings, company events and conferences
• Monitoring financial markets and peer performance
• Research and analyze industry trends and competitor activity
• Support communication strategies that help build relationship with stakeholders

Accounting Services

• Work with team to drive cash collections. Track payments, make banking deposits and run reports
• Support team with completing payments and controlling expenses by receiving payments, plus processing, verifying and reconciling invoices

Operations Finance

• Support reporting and analysis of key monthly manufacturing and cost accounting metrics
• Act as a liaison between Finance and Accounting teams as well as Hubbell’s Operations teams
• Drive insights from examination of trends related to manufacturing performance

Corporate Development

• Support M&A activities and divestitures
• Assist with financial modeling and due diligence activities
• Research potential markets and acquisition targets to determine value and strategic fit 

Tax

• Specializes in reviewing tax liability
• Maintains current knowledge of federal, state and local tax laws and codes
• Assists with company tax filings, monitors compliance with tax codes and identifies opportunities for tax savings

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting preferred 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Versatility, flexibility, and ability to manage evolving priorities
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and leadership
• Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Share Point
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and drive successful outcomes