VP Finance, LR ELM Solutions

The VP Finance, Legal & Regulatory - ELM Solutions reports directly to the EVP Finance, Legal & Regulatory (LR) and serves as a key strategist and business partner to the ELM executive team, responsible for the financial direction, guidance, and compliance to support successful company operations. Functional responsibilities include financial and management reporting, control, treasury, internal audit, financial planning and analysis, budgeting and information systems, business development support, strategy support, driving compliance with regulatory requirements and WK practices & policies, and supporting strategic initiatives to drive business growth and margin improvement.

The VP Finance leads a team responsible for generating forecasts, analyzing trends, and creating financial models that will drive the organization's success. Ability to interpret financial data and communicate actionable insights will be key to maximizing business performance and growth.

The VP Finance is expected to be in the office at least 2 days a week and potentially more based on business requirements. NYC or Houston locations preferred but potential flexibility with regards to other major WK office locations in the US.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Financial Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement financial strategies to support the business objectives of L&R ELM Solutions. Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.

• Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

• Risk Management: Identify and manage financial risks, ensuring robust internal controls and compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.

• Manage Multiple P&Ls: Oversee and optimize financial performance across diverse geographic markets and multiple profit and loss statements, ensuring tailored strategies align with local market dynamics.

• Global Financial Oversight: Provide comprehensive financial oversight and support to international operations, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives while addressing regional challenges and opportunities.

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

• Business Partnering: Collaborate with senior management and other departments to provide financial insights and support decision-making processes.

• Cost Management: Monitor and control costs to ensure efficient use of resources and alignment with financial goals.

• Investment Analysis: Evaluate potential investments and strategic initiatives, providing financial analysis and recommendations to support business decisions.

• Stakeholder Management: Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including external auditors, regulatory bodies, and financial institutions.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster collaboration among regional finance teams to drive consistency in financial reporting and performance metrics across all operating units, facilitating knowledge sharing and best practices.

• Strategic Market Insights: Analyze financial performance and market trends in various geographies to provide insights that inform strategic decision-making at the corporate level.

• Leadership and Vision: Provide the leadership and vision necessary to generate year-over-year growth in revenue, EBITA, and cash.

• Review and Preparation: Prepare and review VSP, business cases, budgets, LE forecasts, and acquisition proposals.

• Timely Reporting: Ensure timely and accurate preparation of annual budget, strategic planning, and monthly revenue, expense, and EBITA reports.

Job Qualifications:

Education:

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or related discipline. Master’s degree in finance, Business Administration, CPA is a plus
 

Experience: 

• 10 years FP&A experience with a min 5 years leading teams and responsibility for financial operations for a revenue line of business

• Growing and diversifying a business through organic growth, corporate development initiatives, and change/expansion through alliances, joint ventures, and acquisitions (including M&A)

• Delivering results in a diverse and changing environment

• Evaluating the financial stability of potential acquisitions and divestments

• Working within a business that is heavily impacted/driven by technology and digital transformation

• Using financial and operational analysis and insight development to improve business performance and profitability

• Effective business advisory and influencing skills while working across a variety of functions, business units, and geographies

• Extensive experience in financial strategy development that accommodates diverse business models and P&L structures, ensuring sustainable growth in various markets

• Familiarity with currency management and foreign exchange risks associated with operating in international markets

• Demonstrated excellence in managing finance, accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting, preferably in a multi-national environment

• Strong analytical skills and experience transforming a strategic vision into an operational model

• A collaborative leader and effective communicator with strong written and oral skills

• Strong commitment to developing team members

• Sound knowledge about IFRS (or similar) and Internal Control reporting

• Highly developed executive presence with strong collaboration skills; able to articulate a value proposition and secure buy-in and support from senior executive leadership, peers, and staff

• Expert in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Familiarity with NetSuite

• Must be capable of multitasking, prioritization, decision making and able to manage multiple systems, data sets and priorities

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.

Compensation: