Are you…
Interested in working for an international and diverse company?
Interested in working for a company that is dedicated to sustainability?
Looking for a friendly and supporting team?
If so, read on!
Protecting water, the most valuable resource, and driving sustainability is very close to our hearts. You will be part of a flexible, family friendly organization that cares about its people just as it cares about the environment.
We are looking for a VP Finance / CFO. This position requires an executive with deep experience in financial principles and business strategy development with the ability to navigate the requirements of a complex organization. The incumbent will be involved in 'hands on' business and change management activities while providing leadership, direction and focus to OTT HydroMet. The incumbent must be able to work as an effective business partner with the OTT HydroMet President and leadership team and drive synergies / efficiencies across the organization and have proven experiences in a large international public company.
The CFO is an active participant in senior management commercial strategy planning, financial planning and results, and is charged with providing concise, accurate, timely analysis of the key business trends and financial metrics reporting/analysis.
This position has the overall responsibility for the monitoring and reporting of the financial position of OTT HydroMet and provides clear interpretation of the results to effectively drive meaningful improvements and ensure that all reports are accurate and timely.
Accountabilities
Data and Systems
Ownership of development and improvement of core financial systems (ERP) necessary for timely and accurate reporting of OTT HydroMet financials
Partner with Commercial leadership/Operations to develop financial reporting that drives insights and timely decision making
Provide strategy for financial data that eliminates waste in reporting and streamlines financial analysis
Financial Analysis/Management Support
Work closely with the President and functional leaders in conducting detailed financial and business analyses to identify potential problems, determine root causes and recommend appropriate solutions
Develop and maintain forecasting processes that accurately predicts future performance and motivate actions to insure it hits agreed upon target
Assist OTT HydroMet’s financial portion of the strategic planning process, ensure that results from initiative are properly scoped, presented, tracked, and reported
Generate the annual financial budget for OTT HydroMet
Submission of accurate financial statements that are compliance with US GAAP and Veralto accounting practices
Drive the use of the Veralto Enterprise System (VES) and continuous improvement within the Finance Organization
Internal Control Systems
Develop and maintain appropriate internal controls across all global operations
Achieve satisfactory financial audit results by external and internal auditors
Eliminate breaches of internal controls and ensure global compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley
People Development/Process Improvement
Develop financial personnel to grow professionally, ensuring sufficient opportunities are created to enable career development within OTT HydroMet, Water Quality and across Veralto
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the leadership team as well as with Veralto Finance and executive teams globally
Continuously improve transactional and closing processes from a time, accuracy and productivity perspective
Working Capital Reduction
Provide leadership, direction and processes to OTT HydroMet and the Finance team to drive significant WC improvements (DSO, DPO, Inventory Turns)
Monitor WC improvement results and, where appropriate, ensure that effective countermeasures are developed and implemented
Financial Reporting
Accurate and timely consolidation of OTT HydroMet financials
Accurate and timely coordination of all OTT HydroMet forecasts
Minimize surprises through effective prevention and early communications
Acquisitions
Assist in the financial evaluation of potential acquisition targets
Lead financial due diligence for target acquisitions
Lead the integration process for “back office” functions
Ability to travel domestically and internationally 30% -40% of the time
Competencies
Results oriented -has track record for delivering results, takes ownership and is accountable
Must have had full P&L financial ownership experience with responsibility for all financial functions
Possesses strong business acumen and learning agility
Consistently uses sound judgment and possesses high integrity and ethics
Has a high degree of humility and self-awareness
Possess excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, and understand the implications their actions and the Finance function will have on the organizational demands of a rapidly evolving company
Quick thinker with good judgment and decisiveness.
Is trusted by associates at all levels and operates with a high degree of transparency
Is approachable by his/her associates and is willing to listen to thoughts and suggestions and to consider other approaches
Can move strategy to action and lead in a global environment
Listens and responds to customer needs with a high sense of urgency
Champions continuous improvement, can work across boundaries and has a “Go to Gemba” mentality
Relentlessly attracts, engages and develops people and can aspire this in others
Builds strong, effective and diverse teams
Creates followership through collaboration
Proven ability to flourish in a lean, hand on, practical environment
Able to dig into the details as needed while focusing on the key strategic priorities
German language is a plus
Educations and Experiences
BS or BA Degree in Finance or Accounting required; MBA Degree and/or CPA are preferred
Substantial operational experience in increasingly responsible financial leadership positions leading to the CFO or Finance leader position in a complex, global enterprise
Experience for full financial ownership of at least a $150M P&L
Significant international experience is required along with a strong global business perspective while functioning in a multinational organization with multiple business units.
Experience in the financial aspects of acquisitions and divestitures, including due diligence and post post-merger integration.
At Veralto, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
If you’ve ever wondered what’s within you, there’s no better time to find out.
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