VP Finance, Industrial

Copeland•Cudahy, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Unit VP Finance will report directly to VP & GM Copeland Industrial, and report dotted line to the SVP Global Finance Operations. This is a key leadership role that as part of the Industrial BU executive staff, will work to identify and drive value across the business globally. This highly analytical role requires a strategic thinker who can provide hands-on management to build and lead our finance organization to its next level of maturity. The candidate must have a broad range of experience, strong business acumen, be detail oriented, change agility and operate effectively in a fast-paced, growing organization. As the VP of Finance, you will:

Requirements

15 years of experience in a relevant senior financial leadership position and proven track record of leadership with a commitment to excellence for a global manufacturing organization
10 or more years of management experience with a demonstrated ability to build and develop teams
System savvy, with the ability and/or runway to operate comfortably Oracle, Sigma, and HFM
Experience in Project based businesses, with the ability to mentor the development and execution of project based accounting and cash flow management strategies such as percentage of completion
Ability to mentor and dive-deep when needed into project accounting and gross margin analysis
A motivator and leader of both the Finance and Business organizations; someone who can drive change, promote teamwork and collaborate with colleagues at all levels of the organization
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related
High integrity, transparency, and openness
High-performing, experienced and confident executive
A problem solver who is hands on, finishes, and deadline conscious
Ability to work independently and as part of team
Builds and sustains excellent relationships at multiple levels internally and externally
Good communicator and listener, who is approachable
Leader with a collaborative approach, yet assertive and vocal about doing the right thing
Creates the urgency and excitement to continue to improve processes and results
Translates vision into practical, actionable, and quantifiable plans and executes flawlessly in a safe manner
Self-starter with fundamental business skills, insight and savvy - business partner with all areas of the Company

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Identify and drive value across the enterprise by partnering with the BU VP GM, Regional President’s and Senior Vice President of Finance and working closely with the executive staff and Finance leadership teams
Show strong passion and a sense of urgency about reaching targets
Maintain on-going and fluid communication with the Business GM, SVP of Finance, and key stakeholders in the Vertical and Regions, and other key members of the executive management team, accounting team, regarding ongoing operational, financial performance, planning/forecasting assumptions and accounting matters
Prepare financial analysis, plans, studies and presentations as required for management
Engage in various financial analysis to drive IRR and improvement on ROIC metrics (i.e., capital, NPD, lease/buy, etc.) and value creation levers, including pricing, footprint optimization, asset utilization and acquisition/divestitures
In conjunction with Business VP GM, develop operating cadence to drive delivery of annual operating plan and execute on key business case levers from long-term management plan
Works to achieve goals while overcoming obstacles and/or planning for contingencies by serving as a trusted advisor and consultant to all of the company, and preparing financial analyses and studies as required to support decision making of senior management
Manage the preparation and reporting of weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reporting for the business and drive ongoing development of additional metrics
Partner with VP GM and SVP of Finance in presenting operating results to the executive leadership team
Develop strong capabilities around cash flow forecasting in working with Global Treasury Teams
Support the credit function as required to manage risk and driving prompt collections through strong processes to minimize disputes
Ensure compliance with US GAAP and SOX, keep abreast of changes in accounting and auditing standards and serve as the key interface with auditors enabling successful completion of all audits
Collaborate with other Business VPs and enterprise finance groups (Tax, Treasury, Management Information and Planning) to ensure consistency in guidance and thorough analysis of financial issues
Improve and evolve systems for financial planning and analysis and improving the rolling short term and long-term forecasting and reporting process
Create and drive a culture of high performance, development and continuous improvement that values accountability, learning and a commitment to quality
Be a proven exceptional manager who motivates people and teams through recruiting and developing high-potential people and setting high standards for finance personnel
Assess and reorganize the talent within the finance organization, recruit key individuals to address any skill gaps, motivate and develop professionals on the team, develop a retention plan for top talent
Conduct ad hoc analyses of the organization's finances and presents findings to executive leadership for decision-making and planning
Participate in acquisition opportunities via diligence activities; ensure all acquisitions are properly integrated