The Finance Director of Strategic Initiatives will partner with Staples management, business units, Corporate Development & Strategy functions and provide analytical and strategic support as the teams evaluate new opportunities and future growth. This individual will also work closely with cross-functional partners across the company to provide research and analysis to support the evaluation of assets in multiple areas, and will be part of broader projects such as the long-range plan. The position reports to the VP, Financial Planning & Analysis.
Key Job Responsibilities
Business Development
• Partner with Corporate Development team in valuing investment opportunities and leading all financial aspects of the M&A
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support structuring and analysis for acquisitions, partnerships, investment opportunities, etc.
• Work cross-functionally with legal, accounting, tax and risk to advise the Corporate Development team on the structure of transactions process to maximize profitability and efficiency
• Ensure deal economics are presented on a consistent and accurate basis and key issues are correctly disclosed/reflected
• Prepare and deliver presentations to senior level management regarding decisions to advance targets, potential synergies, accretion/dilution projections, risks and opportunities, structure, etc.
Strategic Planning
• Collaborate with FP&A and management team to ensure alignment between short term operating plan, long range plan and deal models
• Prepare BOD & senior management materials in support of strategic planning
• Perform secondary research, utilizing Bloomberg as well as other industry databases
Innovation and Change
• Drive for process improvement and consistency in modelling and due diligence practices
• Conducts and/or supports M&A target evaluations, execution of due diligence, deal making and integration activities
Communication/Interactions:
• Lead cross-functional teams to successfully execute strategic or operational goals, projects and initiatives.
• Conducts and/or supports divestiture target evaluations, and process to divest of non-core assets and businesses.
People Leadership
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally in a proactive, positive, and constructive manner
Business Strategy
• Supports planning, coordination, execution and status reporting of strategic and operational projects from initiation to implementation, including managing project costs, resources and scope.
• Works with the company's senior management and executive leadership to define, launch and drive strategic and operational projects related to cost improvement, revenue enhancement, or process improvement.
KPIs– Key Performance Indicators
• Successful implementation of strategic finance initiatives
• Collaboration on leadership team across business units to identify opportunities an ventures
• Successful M&A related objectives through FInance
Education
• Bachelors required
• MBA preferred
Professional Certifications/Licenses
• CPA
Professional Knowledge/Experience
• 8-10 years in Financial Accounting
• 3-5 Strategic initiatives
• Strong Analytical skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate initiative and independence, while meeting the changing demands of a growing department and organization
• High level of experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and industry databases (e.g. Bloomberg)
Other Skills
• 3+ years of M&A experience.
• Excellent presentation skills; able to develop and deliver in different styles and context for appropriate audience
• High energy self starter
1. Will work to identify and make decisions on strategic finance initiatives for short and long range planning that will support the company direction and vision
2. Will partner with outside companies in regards to M&A and divestitures relating to the finance operations of the role
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