Head of Finance guiding the financial direction for AM&D in Philips health technology company. Leading strategic financial initiatives and performance evaluation for long-term growth.
Responsibilities
Leads the strategic financial direction of the AM&D business unit, ensuring that financial strategies are aligned with the overall corporate vision and driving the long-term growth and profitability of the organization
Serves as a key member of the senior leadership team, providing expert financial guidance and strategic insights to influence critical business decisions, shape corporate strategy, and achieve financial objectives
Oversees the financial performance for complex and diverse categories, ensuring that financial plans, forecasts, and budgets are comprehensive, data-driven, and support the company’s strategic goals
Leads the evaluation of large-scale strategic initiatives, such as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures, providing in-depth financial analysis, due diligence, and recommendations to ensure alignment with corporate objectives
Drives the financial performance of the organization by monitoring key financial metrics, identifying emerging risks and opportunities, and working with senior executives to develop and implement strategies that optimize financial outcomes
Leads cross-functional teams in the development of financial models and business cases for high-impact projects, ensuring that all assumptions are rigorously tested and that recommendations are aligned with the company’s long-term strategic priorities
Ensures the organization’s financial practices adhere to the highest standards of integrity, compliance, and corporate governance, working closely with audit, compliance, and legal teams to manage financial risks and address regulatory requirements
Champions continuous improvement in financial processes and systems across the organization, leading initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and strategic alignment in financial planning, reporting, and analysis
Builds and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior executives, board members, and external partners, ensuring that financial perspectives are integrated into all major business decisions and that the finance function is viewed as a strategic partner
Mentors and develops finance managers and specialists within the organization, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning, and ensuring that the finance team is equipped to support the company’s growth and innovation objectives at the highest levels
Requirements
Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting or equivalent
11+ years of experience in areas such as Business Partnering, Corporate Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis or equivalent
Successful track record and ability to achieve financial commitments (perform and transform at the same time)
Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills
Ability to support and lead activities and projects across businesses and functions
Profound understanding of accounting principles including Finance compliance requirements
Good understanding of tools and systems (EFR, VIPP)
Knowledge and adherence of FCPA, GBP, ICS/SOX
Good analytical skills and convincing communication skills: the ability to represent the Business across other BG’s and functions
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