Strategic Finance Business Partner

IPG Photonics; Marlborough (MA); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

High-visibility leadership

Impactful BU structure

Executive collaboration

ERP & reporting initiatives

Descripción de la vacante

IPG Photonics seeks a Director-level Medical BU Controller to act as the strategic Finance Business Partner to the SVP, Global Laser Systems & President, Medical. This role strengthens financial leadership within the new business segment structure and shifts finance from reactive to proactive partnering with the business.

You will lead strategic modeling, KPI tracking, and BU P&L development, partnering with cross-functional leaders to inform decisions and drive profitability.

Formación

• Progressive leadership experience in Finance/FP&A/Controlling.
• Strong ability to partner with senior leadership and BU leadership.
• Manufacturing/industrial/operations background; medical industry a differentiator.
• Translate complex financial/operational data into clear insights and recommendations.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/reporting tools proficiency.
• Experience with Microsoft Finance & Supply Chain/Navision ERP preferred.
• Able to work in complex, global, matrix environments.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with senior leaders.

Responsabilidades

• Act as strategic Finance Business Partner to Medical BU leadership and SVP.
• Own monthly financial reporting and KPI dashboards for the Medical BU.
• Develop standardized, scalable BU reporting frameworks across units.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for the Medical BU.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, FP&A, and Controllership for performance improvement.
• Drive cost analysis, margin improvement, and profitability initiatives across BUs.
• Support BU-level P&Ls development and reporting transformation.
• Contribute to ERP and reporting transformation initiatives.

Conocimientos

Financial modeling

Scenario analysis

Decision support

Business partnering

Senior stakeholders

Manufacturing/ops

Medical industry

Excel

ERP systems

Navision ERP

Global/matrix

Communication

Herramientas

Navision ERP

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a Director level Medical BU Controller to act as the strategic Finance Business Partner to the SVP, Global Laser Systems & President, Medical.

This role is central to strengthening financial leadership within IPG's newly defined business segment structure and advancing the transition from reactive finance support to proactive, strategic partnership with the business.

The position combines financial leadership, strategic modeling, and operational partnering to support business decision-making, BU performance management, KPI tracking and BU P&L development.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Finance Business Partnering

• Serve as the primary finance partner to the Medical BU leadership teams
• Provide scenario analysis, financial modeling, and decision support for strategic initiatives
• Deliver data-driven insights to influence business strategy and operational decisions

BU Financial Performance & Reporting

• Own and enhance monthly financial reporting and KPI dashboards for the Medical BU
• Develop and track key operational and financial KPIs
• Drive KPI development, performance management, and management reporting to improve business visibility and accountability
• Ensure clear visibility into BU performance drivers and improvement opportunities
• Lead cost analysis, margin improvement, and profitability management initiatives across the business units

BU P&L Development & Reporting Transformation

• Act as an active contributor to the BU reporting project, supporting development of BU-level P&Ls
• Help establish standardized, scalable reporting frameworks across business units
• Partner with FP&A, Controllership and Operations to improve reporting consistency globally

Planning & Forecasting

• Collaborate closely with FP&A on:
  • Annual budgeting
  • Quarterly forecasting cycles
  • Long-range planning
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes for the Medical BU

Operational & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, FP&A, and Controllership teams to support the Medical business performance and decision-making
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to:
  • Evaluate cost reduction opportunities
  • Improve manufacturing and operational efficiency
  • Support operational excellence initiatives

Continuous Improvement & Strategic Initiatives

• Support the shift from "firefighting" to strategic financial planning across the business
• Identify value creation opportunities and drive financial discipline across BUs
• Drive process improvement, reporting standardization, and finance transformation initiatives
• Contribute to ERP and reporting transformation initiatives

Location: Marlborough, Massachusetts

Reporting Direct to Global Operations Controller with strong dotted line to SVP, Global Laser Systems & President, Medical

• 12-15 years of progressive experience in Finance, Controlling, FP&A, or business finance leadership roles
• Strong background in:
  • Financial modeling, scenario analysis, and decision support
  • Business partnering with senior stakeholders and business unit leadership
  • Manufacturing, industrial, or operations-focused environments; experience in the medical industry is a differentiator
• Proven ability to translate complex financial and operational data into clear business insights and recommendations
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills with high attention to detail
• Advanced Excel and strong experience with financial systems, ERP platforms, and reporting tools
• Experience with Microsoft Finance & Supply Chain/Navision ERP is preferred
• Experience working in complex, matrixed, and global environments
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge constructively and build credibility with senior leaders

What We Offer

• Strategic leadership role with high visibility across global operations
• Direct impact on shaping BU financial structure and reporting
• Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership
• Involvement in transformational initiatives (ERP, reporting, BU structure)