Finance Director - Americas

Finance Director - Americas Page Executive Oakland, GB

Job Description

• Lead and serve as the Head of Finance and Controllership for the Americas region for business unit
• Provide executive leadership in the continuous evaluation of short and long term strategic financial objectives and offer recommendations to enhance financial performance and business opportunities
• Partner with cross functional teams and leaders to support the business providing strategic guidance and value creation
• FP&A business partnering leading reporting, planning for the region (AOP and STRAP) working as a business partner to the Americas President
• Responsible for timely, accurate, and consistent reporting of financial information, including full monthly, quarterly and annual closing for the region
• Report to executive management customer profitability and analysis of performance of results and variance vs budget
• Actively participate in Executive Management Team meetings; provide updates relating to Financials and other areas of responsibility.
• Develop financial strategies to support growth for the Americas region
• Ensure process improvements and controls are met, managing standard costing, inventory valuation and manufacturing variance analysis
• Review business performance and results vs variances to budget, reforecasting and previous performance
• Ensure accurate US GAAP accounting and compliance and adhering to corporate politices
• Responsible for preparing the annual 3-year and 5-year business plan
• Ensure timely completion of all tax and compliance activities for the region, manage cash flow, banking relationships and liquidity
• Personnel evaluation and/or development of a strong accounting and finance team driving performance while developing and growing team's skillets
• Travel 25-35% as needed in the Americas region

Full-time