VP, Global FP&A

Drive DeVilbiss is a leading manufacturer and distributor of medical products with a strong and consistent track record of growth achieved both organically and through acquisitions. We are proud of our high-quality, diverse product portfolio, channel footprint and global operating scale. Our products are sold into the homecare, long-term care, retail, and e-commerce channels in more than 80 countries around the world.  

“Leading the World with Innovative Healthcare Solutions that Enhance Lives”

Summary:

The VP of FP&A is the strategic financial partner to the CFO, CEO and other members of the Executive Leadership Team.  This individual will generate insights that impact enterprise-level financial performance and value creation. The VP of FP&A is responsible for the overall performance and development of the FP&A team, and the effectiveness of enterprise-wide FP&A processes.  This role is responsible for overseeing a financial planning organization driving enterprise performance management and reporting, including setting targets and holding the business accountable for results. 

Main Activities/Responsibilities:

• Maintain performance reporting, analysis, financial planning / forecasting.
  1. Leads FP&A team by establishing objectives, vision and measurement of success. This role sets the tone for the group and organizes the team to efficiently achieve goals through delegation and accountability. 
  2. Develop a superior, high-performing Finance team that meets increasing needs and requirements across the business that help drive the overall organization forward 
  3. Effectively communicate the goals of Executive Leadership so the team is well positioned to support the organization
  4. Oversee, review, and analyze the sales and production reporting and planning.
  5. Review, guide, manage, and analyze weekly flash reports / monthly forecasts / monthly performance reviews / periodic business reviews / annual divisional budgets / 5-year strategic plan forecasts / close process and cash flow analysis.
  6. Lead the preparation of financial analysis, commentary, and presentation materials for executive review, board meetings, and Lender presentations.
  7. Oversee, review, and analyze financial covenant compliance and manage liquidity / working capital.
  8. Lead the preparation of the indirect cash flow model for budgeting and forecasting.
  9. Scope, design, implement, and oversee planning system and processes.
• Lead and oversee the preparation of the annual budgeting and periodic forecasts.
  1. Develop financial analyses, perform business intelligence that supports analytical planning assumptions for key business drivers.
• Support the company’s key strategic initiatives
  1. Lead efforts to support the senior management team for key capital markets efforts that are critical to maintaining an efficient capital structure.
  2. Lead efforts to support strategic / financial decisions (divestitures, M&A, expansions) through timely analyses, planning, execution and integration efforts.
  3. Support key transformation projects designed to improve operational efficiency.
• Provide support to strengthen internal controls for the business.
  1. Actively review month end close financials using knowledge of business activity to provide assessment of completeness and accuracy.
  2. Provide guidance to proactively identify and remediate control deficiencies with respect to core reporting and planning business processes.

Competencies:

• Previous P&L / BS / Cash Flow responsibility along with a thorough understanding of strategic and operational planning and forecasting techniques.
• Experience with financial planning and reporting at corporate and business unit level, financial modeling and analysis, and capital and cash budgeting.
• Exceptional analytical and financial analysis skills.
• Strong systems aptitude and proficiency, including expert Excel skills. Proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications is strongly preferred.
• Experience with performance management scorecards, and development of KPIs.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously with superior attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to present analysis and findings in both verbal and written formats to all levels of management.
• Demonstrated strong teamwork and leadership skills; strong interpersonal skills along with exceptional influence and change management skills.
• Effective at driving change and managing teams to achieve desired goals. Capable of articulating a vison or plan, gaining commitment to action and managing through others to achieve results. 

Reporting Relationships and Supervision:

• Provide decision support to functional business partners such as Operations, Procurement, Marketing, IT, and HR.
  1. Partner with functional business partners to define, implement and report operational performance metrics that assist operations to achieve strategic objectives.
  2. Support Operations and functional leaders (i.e., IT, HR, Procurement, etc.) to identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
  3. Educate operational / functional personnel on financial metrics, business drivers, and financial implications of activities and decisions.
  4. Assist divisional finance personnel in adopting best practices across business unit platform.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. MBA/CPA/CFA/CMA preferred. 
• Over 15 years of progressive/transformative financial planning and analysis and corporate finance management experience in multi-national companies.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a leadership position in a complex, progressive, planning and analysis environment.
• A minimum of 10 years in finance leadership role developing high-performing talent and directing high-performing team(s).

Why Apply to Drive DeVilbiss…

Competitive Benefits, Paid Time Off, 401(k) Savings Plan

“Drive DeVilbiss is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Drive DeVilbiss strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered person because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and/or parental status, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Drive DeVilbiss complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.”