Chief Financial Officer, North America

Electrolux•Charlotte, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Electrolux Group, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living. Come, join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together. Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home! The Regional Chief Financial Officer for Electrolux North America serves as the strategic financial leader for a multi‑billion‑dollar business, accountable for financial strategy, operational performance, risk management, and the development of a high‑performing finance organization. This role drives value creation through commercial finance, operational excellence, digital enablement, and business partnership across all markets and business lines in the region.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or a related field and preferably a master’s degree.
15+ years of multi-disciplined finance experience, including at least 7 years of progressive finance and people leadership.
A successful track record as a senior finance leader or similar role with full responsibility for the financial performance.
Experience with controller responsibilities in both manufacturing and sales divisions.
Passion for the business, the highest integrity and you are a highly-skilled influencer in a global matrix setting.
A doer with an exceptionally strong work ethic and transparency and you inspire the same in others.
Demonstrate a drive for improving business results and pursue and achieve them with resilience.
A “can do attitude” and can demonstrate a history of driving for higher business performance through a process minded attitude.
Look beyond the financial area, thinking about the business as a whole and can proactively seek out opportunities and articulate and develop action plans to capture these opportunities.
Build strategic partnerships with the business and effectively collaborate with others to drive business results.
Proven strategic abilities and understand the drivers of the financial area.
Provide the discipline to ensure that the Finance team breaks down results, identifies market trends, develops alternative scenarios and provides comprehensive financial and operating input for senior management.
High energy, the ability to engaged and influence others and a positive attitude.
Well developed managerial and leadership skills with an ability to focus, align and build effective teams and positively contribute and impact business performance.
Great at establishing and nurturing a solid and sustainable network with peers and colleagues in an international environment and act as an agent of change.

Nice To Haves

preferably a master’s degree

Responsibilities

Lead and direct the North America Finance Team with a view to maintain the short and long-term financial health of our business.
Develop and execute financial strategies and plans that align with the organization's vision and its current and long-term business objectives.
Manage the annual strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure that Region North America delivers on both short-term and long-term business objectives.
Support the Head of Region North America in target setting, defining actions/initiatives needed and secure successful execution of agreed plans across the region.
Monitor and drive financial performance vs. prior year, budget, trends and forecast and implement action plan to improve financial performance where necessary.
Ensure that business investments such as acquisitions, capital expenditure, divestitures, mergers or sale of assets meet group requirements and are financially viable.
Drive regional business performance using data-driven insights, advanced analytics, and predictive modeling.
Lead financial transformation, including standardization, automation, robotics, and process optimization across all finance disciplines.
Champion cost leadership, driving product cost optimization, SG&A efficiency, and operational productivity.
Oversee capital allocation including ROI discipline for manufacturing, technology, and supply chain investments.
Drive efficiency, standardization and digitization within the finance function and ensure high traction of continuous improvement and efficiency throughout the full North American business.
Manage the timely and accurate preparation of financial reports, regulatory reports and filings.
Direct all regional financial functions so that financial transactions, policies and procedures meet Group requirements and possess robust internal controls.
Lead, manage and develop a team of senior leaders to ensure that the organization's financial strategies are developed and implemented effectively, consistently and according to established guidelines.
Lead and develop the Finance organization in North America to ensure financial excellence in delivery, considering factors such as competences and organizational structure.