Finance Director - Kodak Alaris - Rochester

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Position Summary
The Divisional FD provides strong financial leadership for the business unit and partners with the Business Unit President, and the wider Divisional leadership team to provide strong and insightful Financial Planning & Analysis across the business, prepare strategic and operating plans, assess business performance across multiple product & service lines, and makes ongoing recommendations based on consistent analytics and business integration.


Document Imaging includes a mature scanner and technical service business that is highly profitable and which requires careful management to sustain and grow that core earnings engine. In addition, the business is investing aggressively to build a strategic position in information management software solutions that leverage artificial intelligence capabilities to process unstructured documents and multi-media communications. The DI FD will serve a key role in guiding the prudent growth of this business while ensuring that appropriate standards and controls are in place to govern this business.

The DI FD works in partnership with the Divisional President, for the business unit’s P&L, cash flow and business performance reporting as well as analytics around variance drivers to support the business leadership in making informed decisions and drive business growth. He/she champions innovative financial initiatives and persistently focuses on key financial metrics requiring business action. Responsibilities include working closely with the Regional Finance Leaders to define and execute appropriate financial models; accounts receivable, inventory and cash management; and policy deployment in the regions as well as monthly and quarterly closing analytics. In liaison with the Controllership team, ensures accurate reporting & controls compliance. Also responsible for the coordination of the FP&A activities of the global Document Imaging business including monthly operating reviews, annual budgets and 5 year planning processes.

As a senior Finance leader this role will be expected to also contribute to the development of Finance overall, guided by the WW Controller, he/she will help champion, implement and monitor changes across the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

As a business partner and financial consultant, the DI FD works closely with the DI business President and business leadership team, and provides strong and insightful Financial Planning & Analysis of the Balance Sheet, P&L and Cash Flow of the business to enable the DI leadership team to take key decisions.

Maintains and improves monthly business reporting - constantly prioritizing and highlighting key metrics requiring business action. This will include helping to implement reporting systems & capabilities required for the management of a software and professional services business including pipeline activity, personnel utilization metrics, account profitability, etc.

Leads FP&A activities (including Monthly Operating Reviews and Budgeting) of the total Document Imaging business. Drives financial reporting by product line, service line and geography as well as project level analysis and reporting for large software projects. Manages the analysis and evaluation of capital investments and commercialization business cases.
Manages working capital for the global business in coordination with regional and world-wide resources including accounts receivable, inventory and accounts payable management. Maintains awareness of key competitors and partners and their financial performance indicators.

Develops and manages DI’s performance management systems and processes to provide for the analysis of actual operating performance in-line with operating plan, prior year results and current forecast to provide information to allow business leadership to make informed decisions and drive business growth. Leads activities to create forecasting and pricing models for the business that enable accurate financial forecasts and proper pricing of customer proposals.

They also provide input on key business and strategic directives within the business unit, including profit improvement, cash flow management, operational effectiveness and acquisition and divestiture reviews.

The DI FD contributes directly to business strategy formulation through innovative financial initiatives that help maximize the leverage potential of existing assets, as well as existing and proposed business relationships. Thoroughly assesses the need for capital, completing documentation and reviews.

Develops and manages strategic models for pipeline and business performance forecasting.
LEADERSHIP IMPERATIVES / COMPETENCIES

1. DRIVES TO WIN

Business Knowledge. Understands the components that make up the “value
chain” for the business and the “value proposition” through which our company
and customers make money. This includes requirements of external suppliers,
production capability, competitor analysis in addition to internal financial
management and computer information systems. Knows how to integrate the value
chain so that the organizational whole that is greater than the sum of the
functional parts. Included in the value proposition are market capitalization
valuation, mergers and acquisitions, design of work processes, and
organizational rationalization.

Strategic Thinking. Maintains a high degree of awareness of industry and
international trends and dynamics; Keen understanding of linkages, trends and
patterns that are not obvious to most others. Develops a comprehensive,
broader, or longer-term view of information that will influence future plans.
Consistently considers the long-range implications of information and actions.

Financial Management Demonstrates strong financial leadership necessary
to partner and counsel senior leadership team members on successfully managing
a global profit center.

International Management Critical to the success of this position is the
ability to lead international teams, manage matrix relationships and lead
cross-functional teams.

Integration Assessment. Understands key business competencies, functions
and business operating models across regions to assess opportunities for
integration within existing organization. Opportunities may include new
products, new businesses, and partnership / acquisition candidates. Establishes
a general criterion for integration and or plan for integration of the above.

Results Focused. Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is
constantly and consistently one of the top performers in the organization; very
bottom line oriented and strategically focused; steadfastly pushes self and
others for results. Deliver error free work and do so with a high level of
integrity.


2. DEVELOPS LEADERS

Building Alliances & Cultural Sensitivity Builds and leverages
mutually beneficial relationships and networks, both internal and external,
which generate multiple opportunities for the business.

Leads and manages an inclusive work environment that maximizes the talents of
individuals to achieve sound business results. Sensitive to cultural
differences on personal and professional relationships, and the challenges of
interacting with people from unfamiliar cultures, whether in one’s own country
or abroad

Relationship Building/Communication Skills. Demonstration of exceptional
verbal skills in interpersonal interactions and instructional delivery so that
intended purpose is achieved. Preparing written material that is appropriate
for the audience, is creative, and accomplishes the intended purpose. Builds
effective relationships of trust and credibility with internal customers that
lead to stronger buy-in and sponsorship within their businesses.

3. LEADS WITH VALUES
Leads with the Values Drives to win” in a way that demonstrates our
values: Nimble, Creative, Trusted & Driven.

Desired Skills and Experience
Required Knowledge/Skills & Experience
Specific experience working in a business development, product development, manufacturing or professional services organizations and having a viable grounding in international finance are additional key prerequisites.
Software business experience including understanding of business models, industry standards and best practices is strongly desired.
BS/BA degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or Economics. Good understanding of IFRS. Basic knowledge of international taxation considerations such as transfer pricing.
Strong analytic skills, including ability to identify and quantify financial impact of opportunities with limited data. Self starter who continuously questions the status quo.
Proficient in Microsoft tools (EXCEL, Powerpoint, Word) as well as ERP and general ledger systems (Microsoft Dynamix experience is preferred)
Demonstrated process improvement skills in Finance or related discipline
Strong customer relationship and networking skills
Strong understanding of industry related pricing and profitability drivers.
Prior experience in successfully managing teams and working effectively in a matrix environment
Excellent communication skills
Able to travel regularly, including international travel

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