Operations Finance Director

Job highlights
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Qualifications
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, with significant FP&A experience
Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role supporting Operations
Proven ability to drive change; standardize process and procedure; build and maintain a strong performance and accountability culture
Strong understanding of financial principles, cost accounting, and financial modeling
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior executives and cross-functional teams
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
Responsibilities
The Operations Finance Director will serve as the primary finance business partner to the Vice President of Global Operations reporting to the Vice President of Finance
This pivotal role will provide strategic financial leadership and operational support to our global Operations functions
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving financial performance, optimizing operational efficiency, and ensuring the alignment of financial goals with the company's strategic objectives
This role follows a hybrid model, combining in-office and remote work
We offer flexibility in scheduling to accommodate individual needs while maintaining team collaboration
Act as the ‘CFO’ for Global Operations, providing financial insights and guidance to the Vice President of Global Operations
Develop and implement financial strategies that support operational objectives and drive business growth
Collaborate with senior leadership to align financial plans with the company's long-term strategic goals
Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes for Operations
Provide in-depth financial analysis, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to improve financial performance
Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior management
Utilize lean manufacturing principles to enhance operational efficiency and eliminate waste
Monitor and control operational expenses, ensuring adherence to budgets and financial targets
Develop and maintain robust financial controls and governance frameworks to safeguard company assets
Work closely with key cross-functional partners to support integrated business planning and decision-making
Drive alignment between financial and operational metrics to enhance overall business performance
Other duties as assigned
Job description
Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters!

The Operations Finance Director will serve as the primary finance business partner to the Vice President of Global Operations reporting to the Vice President of Finance. This pivotal role will provide strategic financial leadership and operational support to our global Operations functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving financial performance, optimizing operational efficiency, and ensuring the alignment of financial goals with the company's strategic objectives.

This role follows a hybrid model, combining in-office and remote work. We offer flexibility in scheduling to accommodate individual needs while maintaining team collaboration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Act as the ‘CFO’ for Global Operations, providing financial insights and guidance to the Vice President of Global Operations.
• Develop and implement financial strategies that support operational objectives and drive business growth.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align financial plans with the company's long-term strategic goals.
• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes for Operations.
• Provide in-depth financial analysis, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to improve financial performance.
• Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior management.
• Utilize lean manufacturing principles to enhance operational efficiency and eliminate waste.
• Monitor and control operational expenses, ensuring adherence to budgets and financial targets.
• Develop and maintain robust financial controls and governance frameworks to safeguard company assets.
• Work closely with key cross-functional partners to support integrated business planning and decision-making.
• Drive alignment between financial and operational metrics to enhance overall business performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, with significant FP&A experience.
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role supporting Operations.
• Proven ability to drive change; standardize process and procedure; build and maintain a strong performance and accountability culture.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, cost accounting, and financial modeling.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior executives and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems; experience with SAP S4/Hana is strongly preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

WHO IS NEOGEN:

From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our food safety diagnostics are used within farming operations to the production facilities of most of the world’s best-known food companies. Neogen’s solutions are critical to the health and well-being of our customers’ operations – and in turn their consumers. What we do matters!

Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep believe in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust – the principles which guide our everyday decision—making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It’s the belief in these characteristics that provide a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.