Vice President, FP & A and NA Commercial Finance
Danaher
- Sunnyvale, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and oversee strategic and annual operating plans, quarterly and monthly forecast updates, predictive analytics, internal reporting, and performance management against projections.
- Drive the budgeting processes and optimize expense management within the business, driving efficiencies and ensuring that investments are suitably analyzed, and operational costs appropriately controlled.
- Support the month end accounting close processes and lead the preparation of all financial materials for management and operational reviews as well as reporting to Danaher Corporate.
- Lead the development and monitoring of key operational metrics to drive financial performance. Identify and pursue process/profitability improvements across the company.
- Manage the company P&L to ensure we meet and achieve all of our performance targets and ensure leadership has visibility into risks and opportunities.
- Function as a thought leader by providing analytical insight and perspective to senior management. Proactively assess new business opportunities and their impact to the financial and business goals of the company.
- Provide leadership to the FP&A team, constantly raising the bar of expectation and develop a world class organization, establish global best practices, and instill a culture that emphasizes accountability, integrity, and transparency.
- B.S. degree preferably in finance or accounting. MBA and/or CPA preferred.
- A minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in a complex, multinational, multi-site environment. Experience working in a matrixed organization and a manufacturing environment highly desirable.
- Experience in implementing and/or managing financial planning tools and processes.
- Deep understanding of US GAAP and fundamental understanding of cost accounting practices.
- Continuous improvement mentality. Ability to challenge the norms and existing processes.
- Strong leadership skills with experience in growing and leading a high-performance team.
- Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor.
- Ability to demonstrate effective leadership in ambiguous and frequently changing situations.