Finance Manager - Global Operations
Company: W. R. Grace & Co
Location: Columbia
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Requisition ID:21507Built on talent, technology, and trust,
Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and engineered
materials. The company's two industry-leading business
segments-Catalysts Technologies and Materials Technologies-provide
innovative products, technologies, and services that enhance the
products and processes of our customers around the world. Grace
employs approximately 4,300 people in over 30 countries.Job
DescriptionThis role is a key financial partner with Global
Operations and Corporate Financial Leadership.This position assists
in leading process improvement and standardization as well as
troubleshooting and problem solving across the manufacturing
network. This role will be required to present findings,
recommendations, solutions and implementation plans to all levels
of Operations and Financial Leadership. This role will also act as
"mentor" to the Business/Regional Operations Finance Managers for
onboarding, standardization, and project
management.Responsibilities
- Lead the consolidation and management of Global Operations
financial results, managing the alignment between the regional
leadership and business leadership.
- Coordinate the Global Operations EIP alignment with Corporate
FP&A, including the critical communications within the broader
Grace EIP Program.
- Manage Global Operations SG&A, partnering with Global
Operations President and Leadership Team.
- Assume a leadership role in changing our standard costing
methodology to align with MRP process and explore moving to a
capacity-based format.
- Critical Problem solver - resolution of financial issues across
the network as they arise including costing, forecasting and
reporting. This may include data gathering, analysis and solution
determination. Potential travel to sites to manage/work on large
strategic/tactical issues (insurance claims, capital modeling,
M&A, EIP, etc).Required Qualifications
- 10 years relevant experience in large multinational
manufacturing corporation - progressing in finance/accounting and
working in a matrixed environment.
- Demonstrated Leader of processes without direct line
supervisory hierarchy.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills -
as well as excellent business acumen.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving
skills
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Strong analytical abilities and financial modelling skills
- Team oriented and capable of collaborating across multiple
functions within the organization in order to achieve desired
outcomes
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks/deadlines in a
fast-paced environment
- Self-starter, requiring little guidance or supervision
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Microsoft Office Suite capabilities are essential (Outlook,
Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or CPABenefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Grace Wellness Program
- Flexible Workplace
- Retirement Plans
- 401(k) Company Match - Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Company Donation Match ProgramOther CompensationGrace is not
accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this
employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All
resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via
email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid
written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed
the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the
candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through
other means.
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