Vice President, Enterprise Finance

Avnet; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

401K and Pension Plan

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Employee Development Resources

Job summary

Avnet is seeking a Vice President, Enterprise Finance to lead planning, performance management, and capital allocation across the enterprise. You will partner with the CFO, CEO, and executive team to drive strategic initiatives and enhance shareholder value.

The role requires extensive experience in finance, strategic leadership, and global operations, with a focus on performance, transformation, and collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• Fifteen+ years of progressive leadership experience in finance, strategy, procurement, or related disciplines within complex global organizations.
• Proven ability to influence enterprise strategy and deliver results through cross-functional leadership.
• Experience leading planning, performance management, transformation, capital allocation, procurement, or working capital initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise planning, forecasting, performance management, and strategic analysis for exec and Board decisions.
• Advise on enterprise strategy, capital allocation, investment priorities, and long-term value creation.
• Oversee enterprise financial reporting, analysis, and executive communications for clarity and alignment.
• Serve as the finance partner for enterprise operations, supplier management, and supply chain services.

Skills

Enterprise Financial Leadership

Strategic Planning Forecasting

Capital Allocation

Cash Flow Optimization

Executive Partnership

Board Communications

Global Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MBA/CPA or advanced degree

Job description

Who We Are

At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology.

Who We Are

At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology. Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what’s next at Avnet!

Job Purpose

The Vice President, Enterprise Finance is a key member of the Finance Leadership Team and a strategic partner to the CFO, CEO, and Executive Leadership Team. The role provides enterprise financial leadership across planning, performance management, capital allocation, indirect procurement, corporate real estate, and transformation initiatives.

This executive delivers financial insight and decision support that enhance enterprise performance, optimize resource allocation, improve shareholder value, and support sustainable growth. The role serves as the primary finance partner for enterprise operations, supplier management, and supply chain services while driving alignment across the broader finance organization.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead enterprise planning, forecasting, performance management, and strategic analysis processes that support executive and Board decision-making.
• Advise executive leadership on enterprise strategy, capital allocation, investment priorities, and long-term value creation.
• Oversee enterprise financial reporting, analysis, and executive communications to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Serve as the lead finance partner for enterprise operations, supplier management, and supply chain services, providing financial insight to improve performance and profitability.
• Lead financial evaluation and business case development for strategic growth, productivity, transformation, and technology investments, including monitoring realization of expected returns.
• Drive enterprise financial transformation through process improvement, automation, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies to enhance decision quality and organizational effectiveness.
• Partner across Accounting, Treasury, Investor Relations, Tax, External Reporting, Audit, and Business Unit Finance to align enterprise performance, governance, and financial objectives.
• Improve working capital performance, cash generation, and return on invested capital through financial discipline, analytics, and operational partnership.
• Lead indirect procurement and global real estate strategy to optimize cost, risk, resource utilization, and enterprise value.
• Build, develop, and retain high-performing teams while strengthening organizational capability and succession pipelines.

Knowledge And Skills

• Enterprise Financial Leadership
• Strategic Planning, Forecasting, and Performance Management
• Capital Allocation and Investment Analysis
• Cash Flow and Working Capital Optimization
• Executive Influence and Strategic Partnership
• Board and Executive Communications
• Leadership in Complex Global Environments

Executive Leadership Expectations

• Demonstrates enterprise-wide thinking and balances growth, profitability, cash flow, risk, and capital allocation priorities.
• Builds alignment across diverse stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Develops talent through coaching, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Promotes accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Challenges conventional thinking and leads organizational change with resilience and adaptability.
• Influences outcomes and builds trust through sound judgment, transparency, and partnership.

Professional Experience

• Fifteen or more years of progressive leadership experience in finance, strategy, procurement, supply chain, operational excellence, or related disciplines within complex global organizations.
• Demonstrated success influencing enterprise strategy and delivering results through cross-functional leadership.
• Experience leading planning, performance management, transformation, capital allocation, procurement, or working capital initiatives.
• Proven partnership with executive leadership and core finance functions, including Accounting, Treasury, Investor Relations, Tax, External Reporting, Audit, and operating finance teams.
• Experience in technology, distribution, supply chain, logistics, or similarly complex global operating environments preferred.

Education / Certification

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.
• MBA, Master's degree, CPA, or other advanced degree or certification preferred.

Distinguishing Characteristics

• Exceptional financial, strategic, and business acumen.
• Builds credibility and influence through trust, sound judgment, and collaborative leadership.
• Leads complex initiatives and organizational change while strengthening organizational culture and performance.
• Communicates effectively with executive leadership, Boards, and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Develops strong relationships across all levels of the organization and drives results through partnership and influence.
• Embodies the Company's core values of Integrity, Customer Focus, Ownership, Teamwork, and Inclusiveness.

What We Offer

Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet’s ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs — from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community.

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401K and Pension Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
• Education Assistance
• Employee Development Resources
• Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs

Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center at [phone].