Director Finance Performance and Optimization

Director Finance Performance And Optimization

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The Director Finance Performance and Optimization will be responsible for driving finance transformation and business process optimization initiatives while also leading strategic projects that enhance operational efficiency and support business growth and the company's strategy. This role combines financial management expertise with planning and project execution, ensuring that finance operations align with the organization's long-term objectives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Drives efficiency and effectiveness by streamlining finance and cross-department processes, proposing process redesign, automation and implementation of supporting systems
• Identifies inefficiencies and develops solutions aimed at reducing costs and enhancing business performance thorough assessments of company's operations, finances, and strategies
• Monitors impact of implemented changes to ensure continuous improvement and stability
• Develops process documentation, and supports process owners during change management process
• Drives/oversees financial and cross-functional projects/initiatives, incl. major digitalization and strategic projects ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives
• Establishes and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) for both finance operations and strategic projects to evaluate effectiveness and drive improvements
• Drives, in collaboration with FP&A and Controlling teams, standardization, automation and digitalization of reports and KPIs to ensure all business stakeholders have direct access to relevant financial information
• Program manages global and local system implementations related to the finance department
• Leads and oversees strategic projects within function and across multiple functional teams, from conceptualization to planning, initiation through to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget
• Gathers data through research, interviews, and data analysis to develop and support recommendations
• Monitors performance of day-to-day finance operations and functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and accounting, ensuring high-quality service delivery
• Interacts/collaborates with local/global Finance teams as well as with other departments to ensure accounting compliance with policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Performs quality controls and auditing of finance department processes and procedures to ensures compliance with guidelines
• Follows up on open finance-related internal audit findings and provides support to other Finance teams in audit-related topics
• Ensures accurate and timely financial reporting and analyses, compliance with regulatory requirements, and adherence to internal controls
• Facilitates workshops and strategic discussions
• Identifies and mitigates financial and operational risks associated with process improvement activities and strategic initiatives
• Assesses and responds to queries from the local/global team that are related to its scope of work
• Champions financial awareness within the organization, including coaching and training of colleagues and direct reports

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree or MBA is preferred.
• Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in finance and accounting, with a strong focus on process improvement and project management.
• Proven leadership experience, with a track record of managing teams and driving strategic initiatives.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Knowledge of compliance regulations (e.g., GAAP, IFRS) and risk management practices.
• Project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) are highly desirable.
• Experience in change management and organizational transformation projects.

Requirements/Skills:

• Demonstrated effectiveness monitoring and driving financial and operational performance.
• Demonstrated experience in building teams, processes, and models from the ground up.
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic/complex/cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated excellent business acumen and data-driven decision making.
• Ability to lead teams in identifying and resolving complex business problems in a timely manner.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to regularly communicate with the CEO, CFO, Executive Committee members, and Global Finance leadership.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in "managing by influence" those of higher title and in different functional groups.
• Excellent problem solving and organization skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent project management skills in development, coordination, and management of project plans.

Physical Demands:

• Physical demands are consistent with a professional office setting.
• Regular sitting at workstation for 25 75% of the work shift.
• Minimum travel required (<10%).
• Position requires regular in-person presence (office located in Weston, FL)

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disability