Finance Director - TEBG Commercial

3M•Maplewood, MN

12d•$287,281 - $351,122•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Finance Director - TEBG Commercial, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. This role is a business finance leader position within Transportation and Electronics Business Group Finance. The individual will partner with TEBG Global Commercial leader and Strategy to play a key role in achieving profitable growth, improve DSO, drive pricing strategy, own the development and deployment of the three-year strategic financial plan. TEBG Finance is in the phase of transforming our organizations and resource allocation to deliver top-tier business finance support to our TEBG Business Partners. Our goal is to drive sustainable, profitable growth through customer-centric innovation, effective portfolio management, and commercial excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or Accounting (completed and verified prior to start)
Fifteen (15) years of finance experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Data Science or Statistics from an accredited institution
Three (3) years of leadership experience, with Division, Area, or sizable country leadership experience
Business acumen to connect theory and practice.
Significant experience in analytics projects/reports.
Ability to lead in a technical field with incomplete data.
Ability to teach and develop capabilities globally.
Strong financial acumen and ability to translate complex business problems into financial terms.
Experience influencing across the organization.
Understanding of multiple workstreams and their integration.
Strategic thinking and solid business knowledge.
Creative problem-solving skills inclusive of the use of AI tools
Risk management analysis skills.
Self-starter with change-driving ability.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Demonstrated talent development ability.
International experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the strategic business partner/CFO to Global Commercial business leader and key members of the global leadership team in planning and executing Global Commercial strategies, manage the three-year strategic financial plan from a business, function, and resource prioritization viewpoints.
Drive execution of the Global Commercial business model, commercial success, and shareholder returns.
Deliver value and growth with a focus on improving profitability and cash, managing costs, creating efficiencies, and mitigating risk.
Exhibit superior technical financial skills, influencing skills, and engagement with operating businesses, team leadership, and a strong change orientation with an international perspective.
Focus on marquee and key accounts for the four verticals and global/area commercial to leverage the full 3M portfolio.
Gather and analyze commercial excellence execution and progress.
Track and report on the return on investment (ROI) of global commercial marketing activities.
Be an active member of the global commercial operating committee, recommending topics and actions to drive business success.
Instill financial rigor and reality into strategic planning and translate into operational plans that move at market speed.
Focus on sustainable business process improvements while connecting value chain components to capitalize on business potential and operational effectiveness.
Ensure a culture of compliance within the organization.
Support organic growth through understanding of vertical markets, customers, and competitors.
Enable best practice sharing and use of common tools across all geographies.
Implement common standard work and processes across the business group around commercial excellence, pricing, and standard margins.
Leverage AI tools to optimize the standard work and data analytics.
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.