VP, Finance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Thrive Program

Wellness day off

Job summary

Coates Group in Chicago is seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead financial strategy across segments and translate enterprise goals into segment priorities. You will partner with Segment leadership and Group Finance to drive performance and capital allocation across a global network.

You will oversee planning, forecasting, reporting and controls, shaping pricing and profitability, and guiding investment decisions with an emphasis on cash improvement and risk management in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CA or CPA required.
• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in a complex, multi-site or multinational business.
• Extensive experience in planning, forecasting, reporting and financial control.
• Proven track record of improving margin, cash, working capital and investment returns.
• Ability to influence senior leaders across a global matrix.

Responsibilities

• Strategic partnership: Advise Segment President and leadership; shape strategy and priorities.
• Own the segment plan, budget, forecasts, scenarios and performance cadence.
• Drive pricing, margin, profitability, cost productivity, capex, working capital and cash outcomes.
• Governance: Ensure accurate reporting, controls, policy compliance and risk escalation.
• Leadership: Lead the Segment finance team and coordinate with Group centres of expertise.

Skills

Strategic & commercial judgement

Executive leadership

Influential communication

Analytical rigour

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

Be Part of Our Next Chapter

For over almost 60 years, our solutions have enabled impactful connections between some of the world’s leading brands and their customers. And while we’ve already done a lot of work we’re proud of, we’re just getting started!

Be Part of Our Next Chapter

For over almost 60 years, our solutions have enabled impactful connections between some of the world’s leading brands and their customers. And while we’ve already done a lot of work we’re proud of, we’re just getting started!

We’re a global technology company focused on creating dynamic, smart, personalized and engaging customer experiences powered by our range of digital hardware, our proprietary content management system and our industry leading signage solutions. (For example: If you’ve ordered in-store or in the drive-thru at McDonald’s somewhere in the world in the last few years, chances are you’ve interacted with our digital solutions.) We work in over 50 global markets and have 9 offices around the world, with a global headquarters proudly located in our founding home of Sydney, Australia.

Coates Group has the values of a family-owned business and the innovative spirit of a start-up, both which fuel our purpose – Creating Connections. Empowering Partnerships. Always Evolving. Through hard work, dedication and creativity, we’ve become industry leaders who have won awards and set records while remaining focused on continual growth and evolution. We are a 2x Australia Good Design Award winner and successfully completed the largest hardware deployment in Quick Service Restaurant history.

We are curious, charismatic, authentic and we value and leverage the diversity of our crew. We are imaginers, kindness enthusiasts, experts, creators, thinkers, challengers, collaborators and over-achievers. And together, as a Crew, we are revolutionizing the way the world’s leading brands leverage technology to drive the best customer experiences.

VP, Finance will serve as the head of finance and strategic finance partner to the relevant Customer segment. Translate enterprise strategy into segment priorities, challenge commercial decisions and mobilize action to improve growth, margin, cash and returns. Connect Segment leadership with Group Finance, ensuring transparent performance, disciplined investment and timely escalation of risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Strategic partnership: Partner with Segment Strategy Team to advise and constructively challenge the Segment President and leadership team; shape strategy, portfolio choices, investment priorities and execution
• Planning and performance: Own the segment plan, budget, forecasts, scenarios and performance cadence; provide clear insights, actions and accountability to Segment and Group Finance
• Commercial and operational finance: Drive pricing, margin, customer and product profitability, cost productivity, capex, working capital and cash outcomes
• Governance: Ensure accurate reporting, effective controls, policy compliance and risk escalation
• Leadership: lead the Segment finance team and connect business finance, shared services and Group centres of expertise

Capabilities

• Strategic and commercial judgement, enterprise perspective and courage to challenge constructively
• Influential communication, analytical rigour, execution focus and inclusive leadership across a complex matrix

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field; 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
• Track record of improving margin, cash, working capital, productivity and investment returns
• Ability to influence senior leaders and operate effectively across a global matrix
• Strong understanding of accounting standards, governance, risk and statutory obligations

$193,600 - $220,000 a year

Full Salary Range: $193,600/year (minimum), $206,800/year (midpoint), $220,000/year (maximum).

Pay is based on relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, and market data. Well-qualified candidates can generally expect offers around the midpoint. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications but have more limited directly relevant experience for this specific role are typically placed nearer the minimum, while highly experienced candidates with strong role alignment may be placed closer to the maximum.

About Coates

We are industry leaders who have won awards and set records. We are a 2x Australia Good Design Award winner and we successfully completed the largest hardware deployment in Quick Service Restaurant history.

We are led by a forward-thinking CEO who has demonstrated a true passion for people and making Coates a place where people genuinely enjoy working. Our growth plans enable a focus on providing rapid career advancement opportunities for our talent.

Together, we are creators, allowing us to make our purpose a reality – to create immersive brand experiences for everyone.

Join a Crew that Cares

Be part of a global team of talented, ambitious, creative people that value integrity, individuality and inclusivity. (Ask us about our Equality + Empowerment Initiatives).

The benefits include an annual market competitive bonus program and our “Thrive Program” which includes a suite of flexible work options because we’re strong believers that you should never miss an important life or work moment. Thrive also provides dedicated time to prioritize our health and wellbeing (think virtual Yoga or meditation sessions), a Global Wellness paid day off to recharge as well as a “Give Back Day” to allow our Crew an opportunity to make an impact in the community.

Be inspired To Be More

We skip the red tape and aim to always stay nimble. We’re proud of where we’ve been and are energized by where we’re going. We encourage ideas and perspectives because we know the more we have, the better we are. We work hard but have fun along the way. We push the boundaries but keep it real and authentic. We believe in the values that got us here are the ones that will continue to lead us forward. We are excited by what we’ve accomplished, but know the best is yet to come.

Coates Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.