Finance Director, IT & Ops

A. O. Smith; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Director to oversee financial planning and analysis within IT and operations. This pivotal role bridges financial strategy with operational efficiency, ensuring compliance and budget optimization. The ideal candidate will lead financial planning processes, collaborate across departments, and provide insights to support decision-making. Join a dynamic team that values professional development and offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on your growth and success.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Insurance

Company-Sponsored Life Insurance

Retirement Security Savings Plan

Tuition Assistance

Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of accounting and analysis experience with leadership roles.
• High proficiency in interpreting financial data and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor budgets for IT and operations.
• Prepare detailed financial reports on IT/operations performance.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budget Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Excel

BPC

SAP ERP

Job description

Company / Location Information

A. O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Located in our Nashville Metro Center office, just minutes from downtownwith easy interstate access and free parking we have been recognizedbyThe Tennesseanas one of the top Nashville area Workplaces, we haveprograms in place to help ourteam members achieve their potential. When you join our team, you will receive rewards and recognition for your contributions, training, and professional development opportunities, as well as a variety of benefits to support you and your family's health, well-being, and financial future.

Primary Function

The Finance Director – IT & Operations Financial Analysis is responsible for overseeing financial planning, analysis, and management within the IT and operations departments. This role bridges financial strategy with operational efficiency, ensuring compliance, budget optimization, and alignment with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management
  • Develop and monitor budgets for IT and operations, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
  • Conduct financial analysis, including variance reports and forecasting and planning
  • Optimize IT expenses while aligning with organizational financial goals
  • Oversee compliance with financial regulations and internal policies
  • Manage procurement processes for IT hardware and software and support operational procurement process
• IT and Operations Integration
  • Provide financial insights to support operational decision-making, including asset management and cost optimization
  • Act as a liaison between finance and IT/Operations teams to ensure seamless communication
  • Collaborate with IT teams to set up and manage finance-related IT systems
• Leadership and Strategy
  • Lead financial planning processes for IT projects
  • Collaborate with various departments and external agencies to implement and maintain services and programs
  • Develop strategies for cost control while maintaining service quality
• Reporting and Analysis
  • Prepare detailed financial reports on IT/operations performance
  • Conduct internal audits to verify program operations are within budget and adhere to fiscal practices
  • Provide ad-hoc financial analyses to support executive decision making
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 8 years of accounting and analysis experience
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership and/or management experience
• IT/operations experience is a plus
• Must have analytical experience with a high proficiency in interpreting financial data
• Ability to read and interpret documents and data related to IT projects and Processes
• Strong communication skills both orally and written
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and accounting /analysis software (BPC)
• SAP ERP experience preferred but not required
• Display ability to implement and lead an effective project change management process
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and documents

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

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