Vice President, Global FP&A

vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, flex time, 401(k)

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Reporting to the CFO and flexible in relocation which can be discussed further during the interview process located in our Denver, Colorado or Rochester Hills, Michigan offices, the Vice President, Global FP&A serves as the enterprise-wide leader for financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and strategic analytics.

This role partners closely with the CFO, Executive Leadership Team, and business and functional finance leaders to provide forward-looking financial insight, strengthen capital allocation decisions, and support both organic and inorganic growth initiatives. The role translates strategy into financial outcomes and enhances enterprise financial discipline.

• Lead the annual operating plan, multi-year strategic plan, rolling forecasts, and quarterly outlook processes.
• Work with the Regional P&L CFO's on developing best in class forecasts, budgets and analytics.
• Develop enterprise financial models, scenario analysis, and sensitivities to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Establish and maintain enterprise KPIs, dashboards, and performance reporting linking operational and financial outcomes.
• Provide clear executive-level analysis of financial performance, risks, opportunities, and trends.
• Partner with the CFO on executive reviews, enterprise performance discussions, Board and Committee materials, and Earnings Call and Investor Meeting materials.
• Support enterprise capital allocation decisions, including prioritization of organic investments and inorganic growth initiatives.
• Partner with Corporate Development and Strategy on financial modeling, valuation support, and scenario analysis for acquisitions and divestitures.
• Support post-close financial planning, integration assumptions, and performance tracking against transaction objectives.
• Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing global FP&A organization.
• Drive standardization, continuous improvement, and financial acumen across the enterprise.
• In partnership with IT, drive the development and adoption of a global Power BI model
• Lead One Stream planning and budgeting module implementation

• Ability to translate strategy into clear financial plans and measurable outcomes.
• Strong partnership with the CFO and Executive Leadership Team, grounded in trust and credibility.
• Consistent delivery of disciplined, accurate, and forward-looking forecasts.
• Balanced perspective that integrates operational realities with financial rigor.
• Proactive identification of risks and opportunities, with practical, actionable recommendations.
• Effective leadership of a high-performing FP&A team with strong business acumen.
• Clear, concise communication of complex financial concepts to executive and Board audiences.

• Provides direct leadership to a global FP&A team with responsibility for talent development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Lead the corporate data analytics team and drive capability and standardization across the functions and down the the Regional P&L's.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 50%.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior-level FP&A leadership roles.
• Experience in a complex, global, publicly traded organization; manufacturing or industrial environment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with senior executives and influence enterprise-level decisions.
• Strategic financial analysis and modeling
• Executive-level communication and financial storytelling
• Capital allocation and value creation mindset
• Strong leadership presence and cross-functional influence
• High integrity, discretion, and sound judgment

• Full-Time
• Bonus Eligible, Equity Eligible
• Relocation is provided
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating)
• Eligible for Flexible Time Off
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

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