Global VP, Finance & Strategic Growth

Coates Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 194,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual market competitive bonus

Thrive Program—flexible work options

Wellness paid day off

Give Back Day

Job summary

Coates Group, a global technology company, seeks a VP, Finance to lead finance for a key customer segment. You will translate enterprise strategy into segment priorities, challenge commercial decisions and drive growth, margin, cash and returns.

You’ll partner with Segment leadership and Group Finance to ensure disciplined investment and transparent performance. The role requires 15+ years in finance leadership across a complex organization, with strong governance, risk and cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; CA or CPA qualification required.
• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in a complex, multi-site or multinational business.
• Substantial divisional, regional or commercial finance leadership and executive business‑partnering experience.
• Proven ownership of planning, forecasting, performance management, reporting and financial control.

Responsibilities

• Strategic partnership: Advise and challenge Segment President and leadership team; shape strategy and investment priorities.
• Planning and performance: Own segment plan, budget, forecasts, scenarios and performance cadence with clear insights.
• Commercial and operational finance: Drive pricing, margin, profitability, cost productivity, capex and working capital.
• Governance: Ensure accurate reporting, controls, policy compliance and risk escalation.
• Leadership: Lead the Segment finance team and coordinate with Group finance centers of excellence.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial leadership

Stakeholder management

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Coates Group, a global technology company, seeks a VP, Finance to lead finance for a key customer segment. You will translate enterprise strategy into segment priorities, challenge commercial decisions and drive growth, margin, cash and returns.

You’ll partner with Segment leadership and Group Finance to ensure disciplined investment and transparent performance. The role requires 15+ years in finance leadership across a complex organization, with strong governance, risk and cross‑functional