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

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Unified Business Solutions 

Hubbell Unified Business Services (HUBS) provides corporate shared services to support all businesses across the enterprise. Functional areas include Engineering, Sales, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Payroll, Environmental Health & Safety, and Compliance. HUBS employees are located around the world.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.