Vice President - Finance & Operations
Our client is a global licensee, manufacturer and wholesaler of some of the world's most recognized brands. Based in Long Island with operations in over 100 countries and revenue in excess of $1 billion, they are a global market leader with a reputation for innovation and producing high quality products.
Due to an internal promotion, a unique opportunity exists for a highly commercial finance professional to head up the Finance & Operations for the US business unit.
Working with the EVP of North America, with a functional report to the Group CFO in Europe you will be responsible for managing the Finance, Logistics and Customer Service functions for the US business. Responsibilities include:
- Manage the budgeting, forecasting and monthly management reports
- Establish controls & models relating to pricing, costs and order book
- Produce in-depth commercial analysis
- Present monthly US board pack to European parent company
- Effectively manage operations to develop in-line with the growth of the business
- Support VP Sales & sales group
- Drive process improvement
- Undertake ad hoc project work
The ideal candidate will be CPA and/or MBA qualified with 8+ years of highly commercial experience within a global wholesale/retail or Consumer Products business. Additionally he or she must:
- Be passionate, dynamic and driven
- Possess a high level of commercial acumen
- Understand how a business functions operationally from margins and profitability through to logistics and customer service
- Possess the ability to work cross functionally and provide commercial value to various operating units
- Have strong communications skills and aptitude to influence people at all levels of the business
For more information on this VP of finance and operations job, or to ask about other finance and accounting jobs, please contact Brad Knox at brad.knox@robertwalters.com or 212-704-9900.