Vice President, Finance - Athlone - Teleflex

Teleflex; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead global supply chain financial operations. This pivotal role involves partnering with senior leadership to drive financial strategy, oversee reporting, and ensure compliance across manufacturing plants and distribution centers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial leadership within a global manufacturing context, with a strong focus on strategic planning and operational efficiency. If you are passionate about shaping the future of healthcare through financial excellence and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of financial leadership experience in global manufacturing.
• Degree in finance/accounting required; MBA/CPA desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting and control for global supply chain operations.
• Manage financial deliverables and strategic planning for GSC.

Skills

Financial Leadership

Accounting

Strategic Planning

Change Management

Matrix Management

Financial Analysis

Cost Accounting

ERP Implementation

Six-Sigma Methodology

Fluent in English

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA

CPA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Vice President, Finance - Athlone - Teleflex

As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people's lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology, radiology, surgical vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose-driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare.

Teleflex is the home of Arrow, Barrigel, Deknatel, QuikClot, LMA, Pilling, Rüsch, UroLift, and Weck – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose. At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information please visit teleflex.com.

Position Summary

The Vice President of Finance for Global Supply Chain operations will be a Global Finance Business Partner & Leader supporting the end-to-end Global Supply Chain (GSC) Organization inclusive of Manufacturing, Logistics and Distribution, Global Procurement (Direct and Indirect), and Global Quality and Regulatory. The role is Finance Business Partner to the Corporate Vice President of Manufacturing & Supply Chain and his leadership team, the Vice President of Global L&D, and the Corporate Vice-President of Global QARA. It is also a key role within the Global Supply Chain Senior Leadership Team in terms of developing, shaping, and driving supply chain strategy. This position leads and manages a global finance team supporting manufacturing locations and distribution centers across all time zones.

The position is responsible for financial leadership of Teleflex's worldwide manufacturing plants, distribution networks, and productivity initiatives related to GSC. The primary responsibility of this position is managing the financial reporting and control environment of all worldwide plants and distribution networks. This position will provide operations, corporate finance, and business unit management with financial data and analyses as required for decision support and strategic direction. The Vice President Finance GSC will champion strong financial management in all 16 plants and 24+ distribution centers and collaborate with both the corporate and division finance units as well as plant controllers to achieve it. They will be responsible for identifying key business and financial trends and developing action plans to position the company and its business units for profitable growth and efficiency. They will have direct responsibility for the Global Supply Chain P&L, balance sheet, and inventory controls and costing.

• Drive, manage, and present critical financial deliverables for the GSC organization which will include the long-term strategic plan (3+ years), the Annual Operating Plan (1 year), interim forecasting cycles (3-5 per annum), and monthly actuals reporting (12 x per annum).
• Act as primary interface with worldwide operations and plant managers to report financial results and assure proper controls. Develop and implement procedures that ensure compliance and consistency across the business.
• Maintain and develop key performance measures and tracking systems (through standard work) for each site to measure P&L results, capital, inventory, and cost savings projects.
• Manage and coordinate Annual Standard Cost Roll for Teleflex.
• Advise senior management team regarding strategic initiatives (including footprint restructuring activities) and related risks and return. Fully participate in developing and driving the wider strategic goals for GSC.
• Contribute to Teleflex acquisitions and divestments by joining due diligence teams, participating in closings, and leading the manufacturing financial integration process.
• Perform an audit function where needed to assure reporting systems and processes are being followed on a consistent basis and within the company policies. Lead all compliance efforts including internal control and ethics policies.
• Drive the Finance transformation roadmap through a continuous improvement mindset, guidance, and solutions for complex financial issues within the business and standard work across all planning exercises.
• Lead a diverse group of people by sustaining an inclusive and empowered organization which is constantly developing and adapting to the current and emerging business needs.
• Actively drive key talent development through coaching, mentoring, development assignments, and other formal/informal actions and systems.

Education / Experience Requirements

• Proven finance leader with 15+ years of progressively responsible financial and accounting leadership experience with global manufacturing-driven organizations. The candidate will have ideally worked in a public company so will be familiar with the requirements of a publicly reporting organization.
• Degree in finance or accounting is required. An MBA and/or CPA is desirable.
• A track record managing change plus international experience.
• Extensive experience in a matrix management organization is a must.
• A career history that includes positions in control and financial analysis as well as exposure to other financial disciplines to include cost accounting, financial reporting, and consolidation.
• Strong systems background and broad understanding of Global Supply Chain management.
• Proficiency with ERP/ERD system implementations (SAP or similar).
• Experience in a company known for having a state-of-the-art supply chain. Understand what is happening in Supply Chain e.g., outsourcing/core competence context and why outside best practice company experience.
• Six-Sigma and/or regimented process methodology experience is desirable but not a requirement.
• Experience in a Medical Device organization is a plus.
• Must be fluent in English (Native or bilingual proficiency).

Core Competencies

• Displays integrity, ethics, trust, and accountability.
• Results-oriented and displays high energy and enthusiasm.

Leadership

• Motivates and inspires others by Managing Vision & Purpose.
• Identifies talent and builds Teams to increase performance across the company.
• Can manage unexpected situations and is comfortable with ambiguity.

Key Relationships / Interfaces

• Internal and external customers.
• Global Supply Chain & Quality Leadership and Peers.
• Business Units Leadership across Teleflex.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Up to 35% for Ireland based employee.

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

Teleflex is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and/or membership of the traveller community. If you require accommodation and support to apply for a position, please contact us at [e-mail].

Diversity fosters innovative thinking and entrepreneurship and that's what we are about at Teleflex. We trust and value our people and their diversity and we make it fun to work here. We are on a journey to ensure our workplaces mirror the patients we serve and the communities we operate in. Our approach is simple: we embrace everyone and want them to feel they belong here. We are building a culture where all employees can bring their best and unique selves to work. If that appeals to you, we would love to hear from you. Come join a company where diversity is sought out and inclusivity is how we progress.