Director of Finance
Wolverine Worldwide is a Great Place To Work® Certified™ company, underscoring its commitment to prioritizing employee experience and cultivating an amazing company culture across its U.S. operations. The Great Place To Work Certification distinguishes employers that prioritize employee experience, based on employees’ survey feedback on trust, camaraderie, and appreciation in the workplace
The Director of Finance develops and reviews work group budgeting, financial planning, controls, accounting and reporting policies and practices. Is a financial and strategic partner to the business in driving, developing, implementing and executing long range strategic plans and annual business plans. Analyzes financial results and delivers the financial story and understanding of the businesses financial performance, opportunities and challenges.
Primary Duties:
Provides financial direction, guidance and strategy for the Division(s) or Group performance including business planning, capital planning, forecasting, pricing and operational reviews.
Responsible for the overall review and communication of the financial condition, operating results of each division and performance metrics on a period, quarterly and annual basis.
Directs the preparation of the annual budget, financial forecasting and other supporting analysis.
Provides variance reporting and analysis for revenue and expense against plan.
Approves pricing of the product lines and go-to-market support, selling programs, overall terms and conditions and major closeout deals.
Directs the activities of professional and support staff to ensure accounting controls and systems are in place to address accuracy, reliability, completeness and proper recording of financial data in accordance with GAAP and other corporate policies.
Provides vision and leadership to teams while developing and elevating the skill-set of the financial team
Validates the accuracy and integrity of the financials for the group and/or brand.
Works with Demand Planning on sales and operations planning to improve timely delivery of goods, understanding for factory capacity and delays, and knowledge of product and logistical costing trends.
Performs duties consistent with the company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies.
Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience.
8+ years experience in finance or related field.
8+ years of financial management experience
Ability to communicate with all levels of employees.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to tell the financial story to all levels in the organization
Proficient with personal computers.
Ability to meet deadlines
Working Conditions:
Normal office environment. Some travel may be required.
Wolverine Worldwide has a flexible, hybrid work schedule, with three days in office and two days remote.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.
Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers. We value the differences in one another and believe our differences make us stronger. Our diverse and inclusive corporate culture starts with the recruitment process. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create equal opportunities for our associates, customers, and suppliers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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