VP Finance

Job Description:

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Vice President Finance will be a strategic and critical role as part of the executive team. The VP Finance will have broad responsibility for leading : financial planning and analysis, including budgeting and forecasting, board and management reporting, treasury and potentially other responsibilities(depending on candidates breath of experience). As a key member of the leadership team, the incumbent will be a hands-on, self-starter who brings strong finance and related operational leadership and management skills. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct all aspects of financial planning & analysis, including preparation and presentation of annual budget, regular reforecasts, short, multiyear business plans, and various ad hoc plans pertaining to new business opportunities.
• Assess and implement appropriate tools for budgeting and forecasting to drive finance transformation
• Develop and deliver internal and external reporting packages, including reporting to management, board, investors, lenders, and rating agencies. Provide business/analytical insight to drive improved business performance
• Working with executive and operational leadership, develop KPIs that effectively measure performance.
• Support M&A in acquisition analysis, including: forecasts, synergy assessments, financing and tax implications related to transactions.
• Working with CFO, manage relationships with lenders and rating agencies.
• Interact with regional and functional teams to ensure FP&A alignment with stated objectives and goals, providing analysis and ad hoc reporting as required
• Analysis of financial performance; weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual operating results; analysis of variances and evaluate their impact on operations
• Work closely with investor relations and provide analysis required during earnings cycle

The Qualifications:

• Proven track record with 10 years of experience in corporate financial management with increasing scope of leadership and responsibility
• Proven ability to manage a corporate financial planning and analysis function
• Collaborative style as a thought partner who works productively with the executive team
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in fast paced environment
• Critical thinking and ability to support strategic transformation activities
• Track record of success in job performance
• Strong financial, quantitative, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain internal relationships; able to drive alignment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills; comfortable and credible with both internal stakeholders and external audiences