Finance Manager - Manufacturing (Onsite) (707150)

Job Summary

Zimmer Biomet is a world leader in musculoskeletal health solutions. Our team members are part of a company with a heritage of leadership, a focus on shaping the future, and a mission dedicated to alleviating pain and improving the quality of life for people around the world.

Responsible for managing all financial forecasting and planning processes of Zimmer Biomet, as well as, supporting the consolidation and reporting process for the division.

Location: This position is onsite and will travel between offices in Parsippany and Fair Lawn, NJ.

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 global Senior Management.
• Review initial budget submissions for reasonableness and completeness.
• 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 GM with timely consolidated forecast information on a monthly basis.
• Assist in the development of necessary financial reports to satisfy the Company’s internal and external reporting requirements,
• Oversee all aspects of data gathering, interpreting, processing, consolidating, and reporting financial results.
• Stay abreast of changes in reporting requirements and accounting developments and interpret the effect on Zimmer Biomet Spine.
• Supports management and provides compliance and accuracy in consistent reporting that is used on a regular management basis across Spine and Group.
• Helps to develop and report upon key financial metrics and assists in assessing the current results of the business.
• 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 might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Expected Areas of Competence

• 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 (examples include SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle).
• Must be flexible, able to multi task 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.
• 6-8 years of experience in accounting/finance or 5-7 years of experience with successful graduation from the ZB 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.
• Experience in a manufacturing plant preferred
• CPA or CMA is preferred.

Travel Requirements

up to 10%

Additional Information

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in The Power of Us, which means that we are stronger together. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and celebrated.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. This is why we offer you a competitive rewards package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, wellness incentives, employee assistance programs as well as paid time off for vacation and holidays.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability