VP, Finance, FCD

Position Summary

The Vice President of Finance will be accountable for all aspects of the company’s financial operations, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and serving as a key member of FCD’s  executive leadership. This role will provide strategic guidance, oversight, and direction for financial planning, analysis, reporting, and risk management. The Vice President of Finance will play a critical role in supporting business growth and transformation, championing best practices, and creating value for stakeholders.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership, supporting a $1.5B worldwide division, providing financial and operational counsel to the FCD Division President
• Leads a global team of 100+ finance and operational professionals supporting 43 manufacturing sites worldwide  
• Maximize top line revenue, optimize margins, rationalize footprint and cost structure.
• Drive product rationalization through the 80:20 process.
• Diversification of revenue and support growth objectives.
• Assist in due diligence for proposed acquisitions. 
• Lead long-range planning, annual budgeting, and forecasting processes to ensure financial discipline and resource optimization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline; MBA or CPA preferred.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 10 years’ progressive experience in financial management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a large, global organization (manufacturing or industrial sector strongly desired).
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and financial regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated success in leading FP&A, treasury, and accounting teams.
• Track record of driving operational improvements and strategic initiatives.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading through change and transformation.
• Strong business acumen and strategic mindset.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP), financial modeling, and advanced analytics.
• Personal Attributes & Leadership Style
• Visionary leadership with the ability to inspire and align teams around common goals.
• Results-driven, with a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• High integrity, ethical judgment, and reliability.
• Strong collaborator, able to build relationships across the organization and with external partners.
• Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strategic thinker, able to anticipate and respond to evolving business needs.