Global Division Head of Finance

Presently, the Corporate location in Wisconsin is expanding, due to promotion, and has a need for a director level finance lead.  Reporting the CFO, the Global Finance Lead works closely the Executive Team as well as other finance leads in the areas of strategy development, M&A and Innovation pipeline.

• Coordinate operating plans, estimates and strategic initiatives for the operation.  Analyze results, identify risks and develop / implement contingencies.  Provide accurate and timely operational and financial information / analysis to drive effective decision making.  Position the operation to meet its commitments (e.g. EBIT, Cash flow, Economic Profit)
• Provide strategic and tactical thinking as well as broad business insight; take a leadership role in developing the financial strategy to support the long-term growth of the operation (e.g. Plant consolidation, Moving operations from high cost locations to low cost, outsourcing, etc.).  Develop a process to drive continuous improvement (e.g. Productivity, Sourcing)
• Identify opportunities to improve the operation’s capital structure
• Assist in the development of processes, procedures and tool enablement to improve the quality of financial analysis (i.e. daily, monthly, and quarterly).  Drive strong ownership and accountability of results
• Assist in the implementation of “best in class” financial tools, systems and models (e.g. Financial reporting, Business warehouse, PPM, BPC, etc.)
• Assist with business development opportunities (e.g. Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Dispositions); Innovation and Growth are a key strategic priority of the operation
• Assist with shared service initiatives (e.g. Shared Services, New organization alignment)
• Provide leadership and coaching that fosters an environment of problem solving, improved business practices and attracts and retains superior financial talent
• Ensure adequate internal controls and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and audit requirements

Requirements:

• The successful candidate should have a minimum of 10+ years finance experience in positions of increasing responsibility in a large, well run $900mm + industrial/ mfg company recognized for the development of a quality financial organization
• A bachelor’s in finance, economics or business is required.  An advanced degree is highly desired
• Manufacturing experience with a track record of driving sustainable results (e.g. EBIT growth, margin expansion, productivity, cash flow)
• Well developed strategic planning skills from inception, implementation, to measurable results achieved individually, functionally and corporate wide