Thoughts on the job posting?
Does this read like an FP&A role? It is for a big global company with over $40B in sales but division is only about $4B. Thoughts on job growth prospects from this role? Note, I have an MBA, but no CPA. I have some good finance experience (not direct FP&A, but strategic decision making type finance roles e.g. NPV, IRR, ROI and LRF).
Sr. Director Finance - Head of Strategic Planning & Decision Support
Business Division HQ
Description:
Key member of the Divisional Finance and Business Planning Analysis (BPA) leadership team. Critical position staffed as a breeding ground for Senior Finance Leadership positions within division like CFO US Operations, Head of Global BPA, and CFO Divisional Business Unit.
Major Accountabilities:
--Lead decision support on key cross-functional strategic and tactical initiatives within the business division
--Lead/Support Special Projects on financial and non-financial aspects as requested by Divisional CFO or by Head of Global BPA. Projects could range from Cross-Functional
Strategic Topics across Manufacturing / Commercial to execution projects like post-acquisition integration or establishing set-up in a small country
--Lead all financial aspects of annual Strategic planning exercise. Partner with Divisional
Strategic Planning to organize the process within business division, facilitate reviews between
Regions/Functions/Business Units and divisional CEO/CFO and manage submission to Group.
--Manage approval and maintain oversight of all critical Capital Investments across the division
--Manage two earty-career high-potential associates, providing them guidance, opportunity and experience to understand the business and functions in order to build bench strength for Key Functional BPA roles
--Support critical M&AlLicensing deal activity as requested by the divisional CFO
--Lead/Support Tax Optimization initiatives and projects
Requirements:
--MBA with Finance background and 10-15 years of relevant financial experience
--Prior Finance experience or solid understanding of Mfg, Commercial, R&D, Financial Reporting & Accounting,
Tax and BD&L is critical for success in this role. Aspiring candidates should have solid experience/understanding of at least 4 areas.
--Solution and ability to obtain stakeholder buy-in is a critical success factor. Hence, supporting subject matter expertise, Finance technical mastery and solid experience - good understanding of various elements of corporate finance is a prerequisite.
--Position requires strong analytical, communication and organizational skills along with being a team player with a strong customer focus
--Experience of working in a multi-national company in a heavily matrixed environment will be an advantage