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The VP of Finance and Operations - Americas is responsible for the development and execution of financial tracking and reporting as well as the implementation of optimization plans and strategies which deliver enhanced profitability and resource utilization, pace for revenue recognition, and best in class overall customer experience throughout the Order to Cash process. This individual is expected to be capable, and willing, to serve as a hands-on leader who works side by side with colleagues completing day-to-day activities as well as at a strategic leadership level.
The VP of Finance and Operations is a process-based strategist who thrives in matrixed, multi-Business Unit, global environments where they drive continuous improvement at a rapid pace. He he/she works in a transparent manor via the ability to communicate a clear vision for the future with a milestone-based implementation plan. This individual is capable of leading his/her team through both periods of stability and change as well as inspiring leadership from other departments to follow.
The VP of Finance and Operations will have direct oversight of Finance, Materials Management, and Sales/Service Admin and strong working relationship with regional Legal, Sales, Service, and Marketing Leadership as well as global team membersAs a member of the Oxford Instruments, Americas senior leadership team, the VP of Finance and Operation participates in various short- and long-term projects which span the broader organization regionally and, if required, globally while fully embraces the OI core values. Additionally, he/she will travel as needed, including internationally, to attend various meetings and corporate events.
Key Responsibilities:
About the Candidate:
We are looking for a strategic and highly driven professional with depth experience of relevant technologies, customers, and markets.The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; Masters degree preferred, with 15+ years leading Finance and Operations teams in mid-sized companies. The rockstar candidate for this role will possess a strong sense of urgency and a start-up mindset, is able to demonstrate a strong understanding of, and have a successful track record in, both change management, and has the capability to learn information quickly, identify opportunity areas, and execute on improvement initiatives.
Additional Qualifications:
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