Finance Director - ISD/IMP

3M•Maplewood, MN

6d•$250,253 - $305,864•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Director of the Industrial Specialty and Industrial Mineral Products Division (ISD) will work as a key member of the business team. The division is comprised of six distinct businesses, each with a unique business model (direct, channel, converter, MRA, OEM partnerships), customer base, geographic footprint, and strategic objectives. Because the division operates as six global segments, the role allows for a high degree of leadership and interaction across portfolios. In this strategic role, you will collaborate with the Operating Committee to drive a culture of performance and continuous improvement, shaping operational strategies that align with both short-term and long-term objectives. This role also includes significant engagement with the Enterprise Supply Chain and Planning organizations and the 30 plants in which ISD operates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or Accounting (completed and verified prior to start).
Ten (10) years of Finance, Economics, Engineering, or Accounting experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
Five (5) years of leadership experience.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Strong financial acumen - ability to translate complex business problems into financial terms
Prior experience in Manufacturing Finance / Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) management
Strong experience influencing across all levels of an organization
Solid understanding of multiple workstreams and how they come together
Solid business knowledge and acumen as well as strategic thinking mindset
Creative problem solving - ability to work with a wide-variety of functional teams to evaluate and address key issues
Risk management analysis skills
Self-starter with ability to drive change while navigating complexity
Track record of challenging the status quo and driving change management
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Demonstrated ability to develop talent, not just in direct reporting line

Responsibilities

Partnering with the Division President as part of the operating committee.
Providing insightful counsel and analysis, helping to develop and execute multi-year growth investment strategies.
Creating a global view coordinating the complexities of supply, demand, and timing of capacity to help define near, mid, and long-term understanding and action plans.
Representing not only the division, but also the Safety Industrial and Business Group and company priorities.
Working with the business leaders to navigate the various process and value streams that come together to maximize value in a dynamic environment.
Interacting with customers and channel partners for an external view and to convey the value creation offerings of our products and portfolio.
Actively participating in the portfolio prioritization efforts and new product introductions.
Providing ongoing business performance assessment and drive necessary business redirection, when appropriate.
Conducting return on investment analysis and drive investment decision making for short, medium- and long-term investment opportunities.
Partnering with business group functions to develop market and competitor knowledge to drive Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) for the business.
Ensuring that success is achieved through the utmost ethical and legal means.
Developing talent both in and out of finance.
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.