Finance Manager

Volk is the world's leading brand in ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical lenses. Our purpose is to eradicate preventable blindness through all aspects of the work we do. Volk is a highly regarded, global organization and is a subsidiary of Halma, a FTSE 100 company. To support our ongoing growth, we are looking for you!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Financial Stewardship, Leadership & Governance

• Serve as a trusted business partner and advisor to the CFO and executive leadership team
• Support Board and parent-company (Halma) engagement, including preparation of reporting materials, participation in group reporting cycles, and timely response to parent-company reviews and information requests
• Lead, coach, and develop finance and accounting team members, setting high standards for accuracy, accountability, and insight
• Foster a strong culture of integrity, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making
• Support enterprise risk management, internal controls, and financial policies

2. Accounting, Close, Reporting & Compliance (Foundational Accountability)

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements
• Oversee general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, inventory and cost accounting, fixed assets, leases, revenue recognition, and accruals
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS, including documentation and technical accounting support
• Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting processes as the business scales
• Drive automation and simplification of close, reporting, and forecasting processes
• Act as finance owner for ERP optimization and reporting architecture

3. Financial Planning, Analysis & Performance Management

• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning
• Deliver insightful variance analysis with clear root-cause explanations and actionable recommendations
• Develop financial models to support pricing decisions, capital investments, R&D prioritization, and M&A activity
• Build and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and management reporting focused on growth, margins, and cash flow

4. Commercial Finance & Business Partnership (Core Accountability)

• Act as the primary finance partner to the global Sales organization and commercial teams, supporting execution of growth strategies across global regions
• Partner with global Sales leadership on revenue forecasting, pipeline review, and sales performance management
• Lead price-volume-mix analysis, customer and channel profitability analysis, and margin improvement initiatives
• Support pricing strategy development, discount governance, and deal economics evaluation
• Lead business-case development and financial evaluation of new product launches, distributor agreements, and commercial investments

• Translate commercial opportunities and risks into clear financial implications for leadership

• Support M&A activity end-to-end, including valuation analysis, financial due diligence, and post-close finance integration

• Partner with Sales leadership on quota setting, incentive compensation modeling, and ROI assessment
• Support the global Sales team with the development, tracking, and reporting of commercial KPIs, providing clear, actionable performance reporting to sales leadership and the field
• Champion the use of AI and advanced analytics to enable faster, deeper commercial insights for the global Sales team - including pricing, customer profitability, and pipeline analytics - and embed these tools into the commercial decision-making process
• Lead margin expansion initiatives tied to pricing discipline, product mix, and cost-to-serve

5. Operations & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, HR, and IT to evaluate business cases and investment decisions
• Analyze manufacturing costs, productivity, inventory turns, and working capital performance
• Provide input into working capital strategy, including inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable optimization to improve cash flow
• Support operational efficiency initiatives through cost transparency, process improvement, and ROI tracking
• Contribute to AI-driven system implementations and enhancements (ERP, planning tools, BI platforms)
• Prepare board-ready financial materials, executive dashboards, and strategic scenario analyses
• Support post-investment reviews on capital projects and strategic initiatives
• Provide financial leadership during strategy refresh cycles and annual operating plan development

QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Analytics, or related field
• CPA, CMA, CFA, or CGMA strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including commercial finance, FP&A, and accounting close
• 5+ years of people leadership or senior individual contributor experience in a complex environment
• Strong commercial mindset with a track record of partnering with Sales and Operations leaders to drive revenue and margin growth, and the ability to influence…