Sealing Business Finance Leader

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

Job Description

The role is responsible for leading and developing a global finance team consisting of Business Unit FP&A Leaders, Plant Controllers and other site finance and accounting professionals across the BU global footprint of sites. Key accountabilities include

• Accurate and timely reporting of BU results.
• Driving enhanced forecasting and budgeting process and capabilities.
• Leading the strategic planning process from a finance standpoint within BU
• Partner with BU GM on M&A opportunities and participate in due diligence on bolt-on acquisitions.
• Execution of business plan and strategic plan.

This role requires a strong business partner to the BU GM, to analyse and predict financial results and develop strategies for driving EBITDA and mitigating risks. It also requires a people leader capable of building high performing teams globally. We are looking for a high potential individual to fill this high visibility finance role within ISC and Alkegen.

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategy - Able to set the vision and strategy for the operations, gain alignment and excel in execution of financial results. Evaluates acquisition targets in terms of overall strategic and financial benefit and synergy opportunities and integrates newly acquired companies into the financial framework to maximize value.

Leadership – Is a consistent role model for the Alkegen’s Core Values. Able to develop a sense of urgency and take informed risk to achieve business objectives. Has the tenacity and drive to turn strategy into action. Has influencing and networking skills to drive results in a matrix organization. Has a strong presence and leads by example. Takes accountability and has a no-excuse attitude. Has cultural sensitivity and can work cross cultures. Strong communication skills.

Talent Development - Is able to build a highly engaged organization and is seen as a team motivator. Drives a performance mindset and coaches individuals to improve their financial acumen.

Financial Acumen - Is able to make decisions through a financial mindset. Has broad understanding of products, markets, financials, sales, and operations. Strong analytical skills, Budget and P&L management, ROI, EBITDA and capital management. Is able to analyze items and make decisions through a financial lens. Drives for results to achieve short term and long term financial targets.

General Management - Is able to effectively deal with extensive complexity and multiple issues. Able to manage the P&L, control costs, and drive the business results. Balances the short term with long term needs. Can efficiently evaluate potential acquisition targets for operational and financial robustness.

Innovation - Is a champion of new ideas and can influence and motivate key stakeholders to their innovation agenda. Is able to infect others with a shared sense of purpose and passion for new opportunities. Has the entrepreneurial mindset to leverage the scale of Alkegen, while competing nimbly. Develops and optimizes processes to reduce administrative burden and improve analytics.

• Develop financial process and analytical capabilities within the finance team, to achieve short term execution and long term strategic improvement and growth.
• Fosters an environment of accountability with open and honest feedback.
• Excellent communicator both within ISC BU, ISC and Alkegen.
• Demonstrates integrity through behavior and encourages others to do the same. Always does the right thing.
• Ability to grow a team as the business grows, recognize when individuals aren't suitable, and make changes when needed.
• Display ability to maintain rigorous standards in line with company values. Ensure accountability to the standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business Management or related field required, MBA preferred.

5 years of related experience in a global, multi-site leadership role, preferably in manufacturing. 10 years of total experience in a finance / accounting capacity, with P&L leadership.

• Track record of building and leading global teams.
• Experience of prioritizing capital investments and establishing an annual business / strategic plan
• Strategic leader but willing to roll-up sleeves when necessary.
• Business acumen to evaluate and drive business and financial metrics
• Experience evaluating and integrating M&A targets preferred.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.