Finance Manager

We are ZimVie, a publicly traded, global life sciences leader focused on restoring daily life by advancing clinical technology to improve patients’ smiles, function, and confidence. Our company is founded on a legacy of trusted brands, products, and clinical evidence made possible through an inclusive and collaborative culture that empowers our team members to bring their whole selves – their best selves – to work every day to accomplish our Mission. Together, our dedicated, diverse global team is shaping an exciting future for ZimVie — we hope you’ll consider being a part of it!

Job Summary:

Responsible for managing all financial forecasting and planning processes of ZimVie, as well as, supporting the consolidation and reporting process for the division and coordination and leadership of local Finance activities in Operations. Performs economic analysis of Financial Operations and reporting of economic-financial information to local and global leadership team.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop budget instructions and submission templates for use by Functional Management.
• Develop a budget timeline for data submissions, presentations, etc.
• Communicate budget instructions and targets to Management.
• Review initial budget submissions for reasonableness and completeness.
• Prepare and defend the Plant's Annual Budget.
• Work with Region personnel (both Finance and other functions) to resolve plan submission issues.
• Review monthly forecast submissions with the Regions (via conference calls and in person meetings). 
• Analyze forecast versus actuals, plan, and prior forecasts.
• Work with Regional personnel (both Finance and other functions) to resolve forecast submission issues.
• Provide Plant Management with timely consolidated forecast information on a monthly basis.
• To prepare and defend Quarterly Financial Projections.
• Assist in the development of necessary financial reports to satisfy the Company’s internal and external reporting requirements,
• Prepare monthly group reporting package and comment on the plant's results.
• Oversee all aspects of data gathering, interpreting, processing, consolidating, and reporting financial results.
• Stay abreast of changes in reporting requirements and accounting developments.
• To prepare and follow up the Strategic Plan for the Plant in its financial aspect.
• Communicate monthly financial results to Management and propose lines of improvement if necessary.
• Organize and prioritize the tasks of the team in charge.
• Ensure the quality of the information prepared by the financial team.
• Study and evaluate possible cost reduction initiatives for the plant.
• Prepare information and organize meetings with cost committees.
• Participate and promote financial initiatives in the cost committees.
• Perform cost variance analysis at plant level.
• Communicate the evolution of savings projects.
• Supports management and provides compliance and accuracy in consistent reporting that is used on a regular management basis.
• Helps to develop and report upon key financial metrics and assists in assessing the current results of the business.
• Supervise KPI (Key Performance Indicators) calculations and comments.
• Responsible for developing the financial reporting systems & processes that the business heavily relies upon.
• Special financial projects and analysis as assigned.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.

Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Strong Cost Accounting and FP&A related skills.
• Strong Inventory Accounting under Standard Cost method and FP&A related skills.
• Ability to report information to different stakeholders and hierarchy levels.
• Good communication and planning skills, change management, results orientation. Strategic thinking.
• Ability to lead a team and work independently in a timely and accurate manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Must understand discounted cash flow analysis, ROI, payback, etc.
• Need a diverse understanding of accounting areas including cost accounting, distribution, sales & marketing, and R&D. Need detailed knowledge of cost accounting and manufacturing.
• Need an excellent understanding of accounting within a global organization. This includes items such as foreign exchange, inter-company mark-ups, inter-company charges and allocations, and tax issues.
• Must be able to effectively use standard desktop software (Excel, PowerPoint, databases, etc.) as well as fully integrated ERP systems (Oracle EBS, Oracle Cloud are very welcomed).
• Must be flexible, able to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to effectively delegate and distribute assignments. 
• Must be able to effectively communicate with a diverse group including the Global Finance organization, Senior Management outside of the Finance function, and the Executive Management group.
• Must be able to identify and take ownership of significant issues as they arise.
• Must be able to make concise, effective, and professional presentations to senior management.  
• Must be able to quickly analyze issues, determine what other persons or groups are needed to address the issue, and take necessary steps to assemble the group to drive resolution.
• Must be willing to take an active role in mentoring and developing staff.
• Must understand culture differences within a global company and be able to effectively communicate and work with those globally.

Education/Experience Requirements

• B.S. degree in finance or accounting, MBA is preferred. 
• 3 years of strong experience in Cost Accounting and Standard Costs.
• 6-8 years of experience in accounting/finance or 5-7 years of experience with successful graduation from the ZV Finance Development Program and strong performance required.
• Experience managing and developing a staff of finance professionals is required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• CPA or CMA is preferred.

 Travel Requirements

               Up to 10%

ZimVie is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants for employment and employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation, and separation, are considered without regard to race, color, religion, religious beliefs, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, gender/sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, lactation and breastfeeding), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military status, protected veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.

ZimVie generally does not sponsor applicant work visas for this position.

• Requisition ID: 2769