Global Vice President of Finance

Vida Group International; Houston (TX); In loco; USD 250.000 - 400.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Vida Group International seeks a Global Vice President of Finance to drive strategic financial leadership, planning, and transformation across its multinational manufacturing footprint. The role partners with IT and senior leaders to separate ERP systems, establish independent financial processes, and improve visibility, efficiency, and scalability.

The successful candidate will lead FP&A, accounting oversight, budgeting, forecasting, and working capital management while building a

Competenze

• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership within a multinational manufacturing organization.
• Experience overseeing financial operations across international locations.
• Experience leading ERP implementations, separations, migrations, or enterprise system transformations.

Mansioni

• Provide strategic financial leadership for a global manufacturing organization generating about $1.5B in annual revenue.
• Lead global FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.
• Partner with executive leadership to improve profitability, cash flow, and enterprise value.
• Drive standardized financial reporting, KPIs, and governance across regions.
• Lead ERP separation initiatives and collaborate with IT to execute transformation roadmaps.

Conoscenze

Strategic financial leadership

ERP separation

FP&A leadership

GAAP & financial reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting/Business

MBA or CPA preferred

Strumenti

ERP systems

Financial planning software

Descrizione del lavoro

Our client is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered materials and specialized industrial products serving a diverse range of commercial and industrial end markets. With an extensive international manufacturing footprint, the organization provides innovative, performance-driven solutions used in demanding applications where durability, strength, and reliability are critical.

The company is undergoing a significant period of transformation, including the separation and modernization of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and supporting IT infrastructure. This presents a unique opportunity for a senior finance executive to help shape the organization's financial and operational future while establishing scalable systems and processes across a complex global business.

Position Summary

The Global Vice President of Finance will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for global financial performance, strategic planning, and financial transformation across the organization.

This executive will provide leadership across financial planning and analysis, accounting oversight, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, working capital management, and operational finance within a multinational manufacturing environment.

A critical component of the position will involve partnering closely with IT and functional leadership to navigate complex ERP separations, establish independent financial systems, and implement standardized processes that improve financial visibility, efficiency, and scalability.

The successful candidate will combine strong financial and operational acumen with demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. This individual must be equally comfortable operating strategically with executive leadership and working hands‑on with finance, IT, and manufacturing teams to solve complex business challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Global Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Provide strategic financial leadership for a global manufacturing organization generating approximately $1.5 billion in annual revenue.
• Lead global financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.
• Partner with executive leadership to develop strategies that improve profitability, cash flow, and long‑term enterprise value.
• Establish consistent financial reporting, performance metrics, and accountability across international operations.
• Provide financial guidance on capital investments, manufacturing footprint optimization, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Support long‑term business planning and financial decision‑making across the organization.
• Play a central leadership role in the separation and transformation of the company's ERP and financial systems.
• Partner closely with IT leadership to develop and execute ERP separation strategies, implementation roadmaps, and technology transformation initiatives.
• Ensure continuity of financial reporting, accounting processes, internal controls, and business operations throughout the separation process.
• Establish scalable, independent financial systems that support the organization's long‑term strategic objectives.
• Drive standardization and automation of financial processes, reporting, and data management.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, Operations, and Supply Chain to align future‑state technology capabilities with business requirements.
• Manage transformation risks, implementation timelines, external technology partners, and organizational change management.

Manufacturing Finance & Operational Excellence

• Partner closely with global manufacturing and operations leadership to improve productivity, cost competitiveness, and profitability.
• Oversee financial analysis related to manufacturing costs, inventory, labor efficiency, material variances, and plant performance.
• Establish and monitor operational KPIs that improve visibility into plant‑level and business‑unit performance.
• Drive margin expansion, cost reduction, inventory optimization, and working capital improvement initiatives.
• Support capital expenditure planning, manufacturing capacity decisions, and operational restructuring.
• Provide financial leadership within a complex, capital‑intensive manufacturing environment.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and consistent financial reporting across the global organization.
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial governance.
• Oversee financial consolidation, management reporting, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Improve month‑end close processes, reporting accuracy, and financial transparency.
• Maintain strong financial controls and reporting integrity throughout ERP transitions and organizational changes.
• Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial stakeholders.

Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead and develop a high‑performing global finance organization.
• Establish clear accountability, performance expectations, and consistent operating practices across regional finance teams.
• Develop finance talent and succession plans to support long‑term organizational growth.
• Build strong partnerships across Finance, IT, Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial leadership.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and data‑driven decision‑making.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including senior executive responsibility within a large, multinational manufacturing organization.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing financial operations across multiple international manufacturing locations.
• Strong manufacturing finance background, including cost accounting, operational performance management, working capital, and margin improvement.
• Significant experience leading or supporting ERP implementations, separations, migrations, or enterprise systems transformations.
• Strong understanding of the intersection between Finance, IT, and business operations, including financial systems architecture, data integrity, and process standardization.
• Experience navigating organizational transformations, business separations, carve‑outs, or post‑acquisition integrations strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to partner with executive leadership and translate financial information into actionable business strategies.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed finance teams across multiple regions and cultures.
• Strong analytical capabilities, financial discipline, and executive communication skills.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be a commercially minded, operationally engaged finance executive who understands the complexities of global industrial manufacturing and the importance of building scalable financial infrastructure.

This individual will bring a demonstrated track record of improving financial performance while navigating complex organizational and technology transformations. Experience with ERP separations, business carve‑outs, or large‑scale systems implementations will be particularly valuable.

The company is seeking a hands‑on, collaborative leader who can influence across functions, develop strong teams, and execute effectively in a dynamic business environment. The ideal candidate will possess the strategic perspective to help shape the organization's future while maintaining the operational discipline necessary to deliver measurable results.