Head of Finance Product

Position Overview:

The Head of Product Finance is responsible for the overall finance accountability and successful planning and execution of projects relating to revenue and expenditure for the Global Product Management and Development group. This role serves as a strong advisor to the leadership team to ensure that all financial related matters are clearly understood and considered prior to critical decision making. Responsibilities include creating budgets, forecasting expenditures, risk analysis, and ensuring that projects and division costs stay within financial limits. The Head of Product Finance will proactively look for ways to save money, increase revenue, and seek opportunities to improve efficiency. Responsible for the business unit’s overall financial strategy, budget, performance goals, and reporting requirements. You will create, organize, and implement strategies and business programs, and manage finance projects.   

What you'll do:

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

Leadership and Team Management 

• Oversee finance team to enable high levels of business partnership and customer service. 
• Set PMPD Finance strategy and planning as it relates to driving business value through process improvement and cost containment. 
• Establish succession plans and provide leadership, mentorship, training, feedback and general support to finance and other team members.  
• Collaborate and work cross functionally with other departments on strategic projects, ensuring all functions are working towards one common goal.  
• Uphold the Hunter Douglas values and to work in a way that contributes to the Company’s dream of becoming the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. 

Financial 

• Partner with the leadership team to develop and implement the short- and long-term objectives of the group.  
• Ensure the business unit delivers the financial plan and strategic goals over a 5 year period, driving growth and profitability.  
• Create and maintain the budget and cost center for the Product Management Product Development business unit. 
• Create, implement and maintain a global product database. 
• Financial reporting and analysis, including providing insights to the wider business on performance metrics and areas of improvement. 
• Prepare financial analysis and presentations for ELT and BOARD meetings. 
• Driving the financial planning and forecasting of the business unit.  
• Prepare timely and detailed reports on financial performance on a quarterly and annual basis. 
• Keep the financial records in accordance with local accounting principles, tax, legal and Hunter Douglas requirements.   
• Maintain and improve the internal controls for the business unit. 

Project Management 

• Organize roles and responsibilities for the PMPD group. 
• Find and implement efficiency improvements for the ways of working within the group. 
• Create global project plans, ensuring that projects stay on track financially. 
• Regularly review project costs and make recommendations for improvements. 
• Conduct post-implementation reviews of projects to ensure they were successful financially. 
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure that they are happy with the project’s progress.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Position requires regular and predictable attendance.
• Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. 

OTHER FUNCTIONS 

Requires the employee to be a leader in quality control and highly knowledgeable in utilizing financial reporting tools.  Must maintain and support a culture of compliance, ethics and integrity and will also maintain knowledge of policies and procedures while performing in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, external laws & accreditation standards as they relate to the Accounting/Finance department. 

Who you are:

• Expert knowledge of the principles of Accounting/ Corporate Finance, business principles, laws and best practices.  
• Expert knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting 
• Strong skill in the use of MS Office and financial management software (e.g. SAP, EPM) 
• Strong analytical mind with a strategic ability 
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills 
• Expert knowledge of budget preparation practices. 
• Expert knowledge of all Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 
• Expert knowledge of the principles of budgeting and financial forecasting. 
• Expert knowledge of cost Accounting for a manufacturing facility. 
• Expert knowledge of the use of algebraic equation writing utilizing Excel worksheets. 
• Expert knowledge of SAP and the extrapolation of data for Accounting/Finance purposes. 
• Expert knowledge of communications to prepare and compose written budget justifications and conduct public presentations. 
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with members across the organization. 
• Accomplished in driving change, achieving results and continuously improving performance. 
• Ability to communicate expectations and standards of performance to members of the Finance department. 
• Outstanding verbal and written communication and interpersonal abilities 
• Acceptable Training and Experience includes BSc/BA in accounting, finance or relevant field; MSc/MA is a plus. 5+ years’ experience in financial project management. Previous leadership experience preferred. Results oriented with proven ability to develop and execute strategically.

COMPETENCIES 

The Hunter Douglas competencies are abbreviated in this job description. A leader at Hunter Douglas, Inc. displays these characteristics: 

• Solves problems - Ability to collect, synthesize, and mathematically evaluate various data types, identifying root causes of problems, and generating meaningful predictions. Synthesizes complex information to facilitate decision-making, leveraging simplicity powered by data and analytics. 
• Communicates with Transparency– Promote transparent communication by sharing performance updates, knowledge, and providing constructive feedback. Craft clear messages that engage diverse audiences, fostering trust and collaboration. 
• Collaborates with Others – Ability to work together as one team to achieve our DREAM. We lead by actively engaging in the work, listening attentively, integrating diverse perspectives, and fostering strong work relationships. 
• Drives Excellence – Drives accountability for delivering consistently superior results by setting high-standards, and creating consistent & sustainable processes in applying our management model.  
• Develops People – Hire, develop and retain people better than ourselves. Create space for top talent and manage roles and structures to maximize the effectiveness of people. Empower people and help them succeed.  
• Lives the culture – Inspire others by embodying our culture and setting a clear vision, showing strong personal commitment to our DREAM.  
• Company Knowledge – Posses and applies knowledge of the HD Management system, how the company operates, how work is interdependent across departments, teams, brands, and the ability to manage company risk. 
• Customer Focus – Develops creative solutions by leveraging best practices from within and outside our industry, listens attentively to clients, and drives exceptional service quality. 
• Applied Expertise – Applies functional skills and knowledge to drive business success by leveraging expertise in organization-wide projects, mentoring others, and creating new knowledge to identify opportunities and solutions for growth. 
• Changeability: Management of Hunter Douglas, Inc. – Window Fashions Division reserves the right to modify, change, or eliminate this job description at any time, with or without notice. 

What's in it for you:

• Annual base salary range: $168k-$185k
• Bonus target range: 45%
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
• Time off with pay 
• 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and product discounts

Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate’s education, experience, skills and potential.
Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

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