Global Operations Finance Manager

Job Description

Global Operations Finance Manager | Videojet Technologies

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Videojet Technologies, located in a flexible, remote-friendly work environment. Videojet is a world leader in the product identification market, providing printing, coding, and marking products and software solutions that ensure the safety and authenticity of products globally. As the financial backbone of the global operations network, this role is crucial for consolidating financials, analyzing performance indicators, and translating data into clear insights that drive strategic decisions.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Remote, Wood Dale, IL
• Pay: $120000–$125000 yearly
• Team: Works closely with regional operations teams, plant controllers, and business unit leaders across multiple geographies.
• Mission: Serve as the financial backbone of Videojet’s global manufacturing and operations network, translating data into clear insights that drive strategic decisions.
• Tech Stack: SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, OneStream, Power BI, Tableau

What You’ll Actually Do
• Consolidate: Consolidate global operations financial results and forecasts across all regional manufacturing and distribution sites for timely, accurate, and complete reporting.
• Analyze: Analyze key operational performance indicators, including cost of goods sold, absorption variances, productivity, and capacity utilization, to identify trends and inform corrective action.
• Partner: Partner with regional operations leadership and plant controllers to develop budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial plans aligned with business objectives.
• Drive: Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with corporate reporting requirements.
• Deliver: Deliver insightful variance analysis and management reporting that communicates financial performance, risks, and opportunities clearly to senior leadership.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Manager-level experience in financial planning & analysis, operations finance, or manufacturing finance within a global organization.
• Experience: Proven track record of leading financial consolidation processes across multiple business units or geographies. Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, or OneStream).
• Skills: Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights for cross-functional and senior leadership audiences. Collaborative communication style with demonstrated ability to influence and drive results across regional and global teams.
• Bonus: Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or technology company environment. MBA, CPA, or CMA designation. Background in working with cross-cultural or globally distributed teams. Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Kaizen, VBS). Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.