Head of Finance & Controlling

ZEISS Group-posted 1 day ago
$155,000 - $193,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Minneapolis, MN
5,001-10,000 employees
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Focused in Business Operations Excellence the Head of Finance & Controlling IQS US Product Center of the ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions Product will be a key business partner for senior management, influencing decision making, identifying finance priorities, supporting the product center with financial analytics, business insights, and ad-hoc reporting and will provide active leadership to the Finance organization, developing and championing change processes (process excellence), people and systems. Head of Finance & Controlling IQS US Product Center will also be an efficient and reliable interface within the finance community of CZ, with the SBU IQS in Germany, the CZ AG headquarters in Germany. Head of Finance & Controlling IQS US Product Center will have a direct line to the Head of Global Finance and Controlling ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions.

  • Be a key member of the senior management/leadership team
  • Routinely communicate business unit and financial and operational performance trends, historical and forecasted, using appropriate metrics. Suggest trends, resulting implications, key actions, and strategic implications.
  • Coordinate the capital spending review process for the company.
  • Develop, implement, and prepare presentations and interpretation of financial data and key performance indicators in support of monthly/quarterly senior leadership meetings and various strategic committees of the company
  • Budget & Forecast Position will have responsibility for the company’s financial rolling budget, communication, analysis of budget data for accuracy; budget vs. forecast vs. actual analysis; and financial linkage to the company’s M&A activities. Will ensure efficient and accurate / Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets and consolidation and reporting to the Company (US and Germany), This will include the development of SAP and its CO module.
  • Own and develop multiple cost center budgets, lead review meetings, and provide variance analysis to senior leadership.
  • Provide IQS management support, including supporting the continuous improvement, e.g., by thorough analysis of production, R&D and warranty costs. Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses, and capital expenditures.
  • Support the SAP master data creation process with costing and accounting views and establish SAP as basis for operations’. Lead the development of product standard costs & the annual revision of all standard costs. Establish and maintain internal controls to support financial infrastructure.
  • Assure timely and accurate reporting to Zeiss corporate headquarters including establish and monitor corporate policies for budget and actuals. Be interface to the financial auditors and ensure timely and monthly, HY, and FY closing and coordinate annual external audit including with coordination with CZI (NY) SAT. Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of audit schedules. Compliance with US GAAP, US Tax, and IFRS reporting requirements. Ensure accuracy of financials statements and analysis. Work with CZI (NY) to insure on time AP/AR postings and compliance to the SLA terms. Ensure implementation audit management recommendations.
  • Responsible for all remaining financial accounting functions in terms of e.g. Working/Capital with Inventory, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payables, liquidity / cash forecasting and Commissions.
  • Drive strategic and tactical improvements across manufacturing, warehousing, and logistic operations. Lead implementation of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and digital transformation initiatives. Optimize production layouts and support compliance with ISO standards and internal audits. Oversee warehouse stock optimization, layout redesigns, and automation projects. Align logistics operations with infrastructure planning for efficient inbound/outbound flow. Monitor and improve KPIs such as utilization, working capital ratios, MOH, conversion rate and more. Lead operational health checks, shopfloor management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Develop and execute strategic roadmaps for operational transformation. Implement a tier 1 to 4 layered communication strategy around target reviews in Operations. Working with the global Operational leadership team defining global standards for Operational excellence including support with global implementations.
  • Mentor and develop high-performing teams across finance, operations, supply chain, and logistics. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Partner with HR and IT to recruit talent and implement digital tools. Foster transparency, accountability, and best practice sharing.
  • Master’s degree in Finance (CPA/MBA preferred), Engineering, Operations Management or Accounting.
  • Minimum 10 years’ leadership experience in finance, manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics.
  • Proven success in Lean, Six Sigma, and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Experience with SAP, WMS, automation technologies, and operational management.
  • Strong analytical, strategic, and communication skills.
  • Experience in high-mix, low-volume production and global supply chain environments.
  • Ideally, experience in a U.S. subsidiary of a European/German company and with premium brands.
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  • Dental
  • 401k Matching
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Vacation and sick pay
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