Vp, Finance

The VP Finance functions as the Business Unit General Manager’s business partner, working directly with them to drive growth both organically and through acquisitions, to plan the Business Unit's future strategic direction, and to operate the >$300m unit on a day-to-day basis. The VP Finance also provides counsel to the Business Unit Executive Team regarding operations management in the Business Unit's diverse and geographically dispersed operating locations. Works in conjunction with Division and Corporate finance organizations to ensure accurate and appropriate treatment of all financial activities related to the business. Directs company financial organization. Acts in a fiduciary capacity for the maintenance of accurate accounting records. Analyzes and interprets statistical and accounting data and reports trends. Lead the Business Unit in tracking, analyzing and reporting financial and operation measures and metrics, and leveraging this information to help lead/direct the business to continued/sustained business performance. - Takes responsibility for all financial matters related to the Business Unit, either managing them directly or by working closely with the CP&ESG Division finance staff and Corporate accounting and control functions - Is the analytical right hand to the BU General Manager, provides objective and accurate information on the operation and forecasts of the business, enabling the best decision making by the GM and the GM’s direct reports. - Analyzes and interprets financial information pertaining to the company’s performance. Makes recommendations concerning business policy, resource allocation, and business operations to improve company financial performance. Alerts Chief Executive and other key executives and managers to trends in the financial performance of various segments of the business that may require management action. - Helps to steer the overall strategy and culture of the business as a member of the Tagetik Executive Team - Determines company requirements for financial analysis, planning, control, and reporting systems that adequately monitor and provide financial insight into the operation of company business and develops appropriate systems. - Ensures financial and operational controls are in place to deliver correct, accurate and appropriate results. Supports statutory and group audit work - Forecasts capital requirements and resource allocations. Identifies and analyzes capital sources and tradeoffs. Helps the organization make resource allocation decision using classic financial analyses such as ROI and DCF/NPV - Provides analysis and leadership to ensure that we use pricing to our best advantage to drive revenue and profit Ensures all other senior executives receive financial support as required for them to successfully manage their functions, including, budgeting support, expense analysis, financial modeling, and scenario planning and analysis, and other decision-making support as needed. - Participates in financial evaluation of acquisition/divestiture opportunities; develops recommendations concerning them. - Develops and maintains appropriate financial organization. Establishes standards for performance and assure that financial personnel are properly directed and qualified to fulfill their job responsibilities. Develops staff through continued learning and development and cross training of personnel to ensure growth in capability of the finance resources and a solid succession plan for the finance organization. - As the “right hand” of the CEO, the VP Finance duties can include other executive management duties as assigned by the CEO. It will also include substantial involvement and responsibility for building communication to the Division and Corporate such as three-year development plans, quarterly forecasts, the annual Budget, and other monthly Division meeting presentations and quarterly business reviews with the Division. **Education**: College degree required and graduate degree or certification in business or finance (such as MBA or CPA) strongly preferred Overall Experience: - Minimum of 10-12 years professional experience required with experience in building and managing a global software business. - Additional experience desired: experience with a multinational or global business with demonstrated success in working in various environments and cultures and managing relationships across geographies **Requirements**: Great familiarity with Excel is expected and familiarity with PowerPoint presentations Experience with using Tagetik software especially preferred Clear, effective communicator and comfortable presenting to large audiences Conversational ability in Italian strongly preferred Familiarity with SAP a plus Tagetik operates several major locations in Europe and the US. Business will call for travel to these locations occasionally as well as to NY or other locations in Europe for Division and Board meetings/presentations. One s