Job Description
Overview of Position:
We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as the Auto CFO, VP of Finance. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to our Auto business segment, which boasts an annual revenue of approximately $4 billion. Reporting directly to the Deputy CFO, with a dotted line reporting relationship to the Auto BU President, you will lead a dedicated team of approximately 10 professionals.
Responsibilities:
1. Supporting BU President in Value Growth:
- Utilize your deep financial knowledge of the Auto industry to identify opportunities for enhancing financial performance.
- Collaborate closely with various departments, such as accounting, to conduct profitability analysis and guide decision-making processes.
2. Market Dynamics and Risk Management:
- Proactively manage business risks by leveraging your expertise in both the insurance and auto industries.
- Establish strategies to mitigate market risks and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
3. Communication and Leadership:
- Serve as the primary financial contact for Auto business leaders and act as the spokesperson for financial matters.
- Prepare and present financial results, forecasts, and strategic plans to senior executives and key stakeholders.
4. Driving Financial Performance:
- Take ownership of achieving annual financial objectives, making necessary adjustments to ensure alignment with business goals.
- Support the BU President in implementing corrective actions as needed throughout the fiscal year.
5. Financial Analytics:
- Analyze and communicate key financial performance indicators, identifying emerging issues, threats, and opportunities.
- Drive accurate financial forecasting using leading indicators and scenario modeling techniques.
6. M&A Support:
- Provide financial leadership during M&A transactions, including financial modeling and due diligence activities.
- Ensure post-integration financial synergies and targets are met.
7. Expense and Profit Margin Management:
- Analyze expenses and propose optimization strategies to enhance profit margins.
8. Return on Investment:
- Evaluate investment decisions across various areas, including commercial development, operations, and M&A.
- Track the performance of investments and provide recommendations to maximize returns.
9. Risk Assessment:
- Collaborate with the Risk department to identify and quantify business risks, ensuring senior management's awareness.
Skills and Experience:
- Previous experience in a Business Unit CFO role is preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive business and finance experience.
- Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree and/or CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
- Experience in insurance products and markets is advantageous.
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with a demonstrated ability to make and execute decisions effectively.
- Strong proficiency in multiple finance disciplines, including FP&A, accounting, and treasury.
- Proven ability to influence and drive execution within a matrix environment.
- Experience leading cross-functional enterprise projects with a collaborative approach.
- Forward-thinking mindset with a focus on understanding cause and effect.
- Track record of talent development and team restructuring to maximize effectiveness.
This position is eligible for remote work.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 190,000.00 320,000.00 Per Year
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