Finance Director; ANZ

Position: Finance Director (ANZ)
Job Description Our Finance team brings together our financial perspectives into our overall strategic and tactical decision making. We use state-of-the-art techniques for financial analysis, planning, accounting, reporting and performance evaluation. This allows the organization to continue advancing medical innovation and improve lives.
** Overview:
** The Finance Director will spearhead the finance function, driving the development and execution of financial strategies that support business growth across Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). This role serves as a key business partner, showcasing exceptional financial and business leadership by collaborating closely with other members of the leadership team. The Finance Director will lead a high-performing finance team focused on business partnering, value creation, compliance, and talent development.
** What will you do in this role:
*** Provide leadership to Budget Plan, long range financial planning, and special projects including BD to profitably grow the business and deliver short and long-term goals.
* Actively partner with business leaders to develop business strategy, identify business opportunities, and prioritize investment and resources to deliver profitable growth and continued improvement of business/ financial performance;
* Provide financial perspectives for the decision making of ANZ Managing Director, Country Leadership Team, and business partners. Partners with the Country Leadership Team to achieve the company’s short- and long- term objectives through strategic and financial stewardship.
* Ensure the company's financial and tax matters are managed effectively and efficiently and are in compliance with accounting principles, tax rules, and government regulations;
* Ensure compliance and strong internal control environment. Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with internal and external partners including tax authorities.
* Develop a lean, effective, and high-performing organization; guide the leadership development process, ensuring succession for key positions in finance organization.
* Create externally-focused operating culture throughout the organization which emphasizes diversity and inclusion, collaboration and teamwork, personal accountability and continuous improvement;
* Focus on the finance agenda including the finance transformation, partnership with shared service teams, working capital management, and finance talent management to continuously improve performance of Finance;
* Ensure that company financial systems and processes are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth.
* Demonstrate strong leadership and able to develop team, and influence across organization. Shows strong motivation, commitment, and accountability in supporting the company’s success.
** What should you have to be successful in the role:
*** Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting or Finance, MBA is desirable; strong knowledge and practice of US GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley and internal controls; CPA or an equivalent qualification is preferred.
* Minimum of 15+ years relevant experience including at least one previous Finance Director role
* Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills
* Ability to analyze disparate information to identify interdependencies, trends, and opportunities; capable of synthesizing complex data into actionable mid- to long-term goals and plans.
* Demonstrates the ability to manage high-pressure situations with a positive outlook and commitment to decision-making.
* Adapts effectively to new and unpredictable situations, actively seeking and responding to feedback and coaching.
* Exhibits strong influencing capabilities and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and functions.
* Proven track record of inspiring and motivating others, with a strong focus on developing future leaders
* Ability to handle high levels of pressure, approach challenges with a positive attitude, commit to decision;
* High learning agility, effectively adjusts to new, changing and unpredictable situations, solicits and responds effectively to feedback and coaching;
* Demonstrates…