Vice President, Finance

Job Overview:
As the Vice President of Finance focusing on Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) at our company, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and guiding our financial strategy and operational planning. This newly created position reflects our commitment to bolstering our financial foundation and strategic initiatives as we continue to grow. As such, we are seeking a hands-on leader who will not only drive our FP&A efforts but also build and lead a team to support our company's growth objectives across our diverse global operations. Your leadership will be instrumental in our strategic decision-making, operational efficiency, and financial success, marking a significant contribution to our journey and long-term vision.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strategic Financial Planning: Lead the FP&A function to support the company's strategic decisions with detailed financial models, forecasts, and analysis. Develop comprehensive financial plans that align with the company's long-term goals.
• Performance Analysis: Implement and oversee a robust performance analysis framework to monitor the company's financial health. Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators, including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses, and capital expenditures.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Spearhead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic objectives. Provide financial insights that influence operational efficiency and financial performance.
• Financial Reporting and Insights: Deliver insightful financial reports to senior management, highlighting trends, challenges, and opportunities. Facilitate data-driven decision-making processes across the company.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with senior leadership and department heads to foster collaboration across the company. Ensure financial plans are integrated with operational strategies.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks through careful analysis and strategic planning. Ensure compliance with statutory law and financial regulations across all regions of operation.
• M&A Analysis: Lead the financial analysis and modeling for potential mergers and acquisitions, assessing financial health, potential synergies, and risks of target companies. Ensure due diligence is thorough, involving cross-functional teams in market analysis, financial forecasts, and strategic fit assessments.
• Treasury: Oversee the company's debt portfolio to ensure compliance with all covenants and manage foreign exchange risk. Develop and execute FX hedging strategies to protect against currency fluctuation risks, monitor financial ratios and performance metrics, and maintain strong relationships with financial institutions.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role focusing on FP&A.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field. MBA preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, with a proven track record in strategic financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with senior executives, stakeholders, and team members across diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Proficient in financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis tools.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, capable of navigating complex financial challenges and developing innovative solutions that align with the company's strategic goals.
• Demonstrated ability in fostering cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience managing finance teams, with the ability to inspire, lead, and develop high-performing teams.