Position requires an on-site presence at our facility in McHenry, IL
Salary starting at $200K plus a $40K bonus
We are not accepting candidates from recruiting firms or agencies.
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Medela LLC is seeking a Sr. Director of Finance to join our team
The Senior Director of Finance Americas will have a day-to-day, ongoing impact on company operations, helping to analyze, strategize, and grow the business.
The individual in this position will lead and develop the Finance organization, including creating a sense of belonging and purpose, while ensuring that the company's core mission of serving its customers comes first.
This role will be the business and sparring partner to EVP Americas and extended executive team by providing strategic financial and market insights which will support delivering on the overall strategic direction of driving profitable growth.
The role is key to drive better strategic and operational decision making across the region aligned with the overall strategic direction and with the overall aim to contribute to the overall Medela Group strategic focus and ambition.
What We Offer our Sr. Director of Finance
Salary starting at $200K plus a $40K bonus
Comprehensive benefits plan
401K with match
Money Purchase Plan
16-week Paid Parental Leave
Generous PTO package, plus 14 paid holidays
A great place to work!
Key Experience Needed: Sr. Director of Finance position
Master's degree and a minimum of fifteen years' related experience required
Experience working in manufacturing/assembly environment required
The successful candidate will be a lateral thinker that has a deep understanding of operational finance, analysis and financial modelling capable of creating, developing and collaborating on new ideas and challenges.
Strong and demonstrated strategic thinking skills are critical, as well as the ability to think creatively "outside the box" and develop non-traditional solutions to complex business challenges
Works to achieve goals while overcoming obstacles and/or planning for contingencies.
Shows strong passion and sense of urgency about reaching targets
Familiarity and/or working experience across North America preferred
Experience working within global, matrix organization preferred
Medical device/medtech experience encouraged
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities
Experience working in an environment with global objectives
Strong business partnering and can-do attitude, pragmatic and humble style
Position Responsibilities-Sr. Director of Finance
Strategic financial business partner and financial leadership
-Identify, initiate and track measures for revenue growth, cost down, profitability and value creation improvements
-Finance strategy to support regional strategic focus and overall Group Finance strategic focus. Design, propose and implement financial strategies, guidelines and procedures within broad principles and corporate policies
-Drive financial acumen across the organization and ensure common understanding of the Group and regional finance strategy as well as harmonization of tools and processes
Financial stewardship and management cycle
-Primary responsibility for the planning, implementation, managing and running of all the finance activities of the region including business planning, budgeting, forecasting and negotiations
-Monthly and annual financial statement preparation and analysis, in coordination with Group and external auditors as necessary (management and statutory accounts)
-Support decision-making of the region by providing financial analysis and KPIs to advise on areas including product development, market expansion, growth opportunities, and various investments
-Monitor and coordinate the implementation of strategic business plans
Finance transformation and leadership
-Process standardization and identification of efficiency gains (continuous improvements) as well as automation activities
-Drive performance management and focus on delivering results
-Support Group Finance efforts in terms of standardization, ONE finance organization and shift from reactive to proactive mindset
-Create a sense of belonging and purpose driven organization
Governance/compliance and risk management
-Oversees the company's risk management including the general liability and related insurance coverages and risk mitigation
-Own and coordinate the internal control quality within the region
-Monitor and ensure local and Group policies are met as well as state, federal and local requirements and laws are met
-Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations
This is not a job description. More details will be provided regarding the functions of this position.
We are not accepting candidates from recruiting firms or agencies.
At Medela, you will be joining a global community of colleagues, united by the purpose that drives our business: helping people. Medela exists to advance human health and well-being through knowledge-based and innovative human milk and medical vacuum solutions.
Our employees are empowered to serve this purpose in a family-owned company that is growing rapidly around the world. We value intensive exchanges, diverse perspectives, and unbureaucratic decisions. You will have the opportunity to develop at an international level and witness the direct impact your work has on our company's success.
If you are interested in this opportunity, we are looking forward to receiving your application.
For this position we only consider direct applications - thank you for your understanding.
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, protected veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDs status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity (transgender status), weight, height or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance.