Senior Manager, Finance

Company: Dematic Corp. (ILD-US)
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Dematic is seeking a Senior Manager of Finance to serve as a strategic partner to the SVP of Global Procurement. This critical role will help drive profitable growth and cost competitiveness across global procurement operations while ensuring rigorous financial governance and a strong internal control environment.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of finance experience, with expertise in financial leadership and P&L management. Success requires operating confidently at the executive level while remaining highly engaged in execution-combining strong communication skills, analytical precision, and a meticulous approach.

What we offer:

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities
  
  Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/
  
  Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants foremployment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status,sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected byfederal, state, or local laws.
  
  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation,and training.
  
  The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $X-Y at the time of posting. Finalcompensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education,experience, knowledge, and skills.
  
  Tasks and Qualifications:
  
  This is Whatyou Will do in This Role:
  
  • Strategic Finance Leadership: Serve as the primary finance business partner to the SVP of Global Procurement, providing strategic guidance to drive cost competitiveness, operational excellence, and long-term financial value across procurement functions
  • Financial Planning & Analysis: Run financial planning processes such as budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning. Lead all aspects of $35M in procurement costs across a global organization of 230+ employees
  • Performance Reporting: Lead executive-level financial reporting, including monthly forecasting, variance analysis, and savings tracking for key procurement initiatives (e.g., Boost-Up workstreams). Translate sophisticated financial data into actionable insights to support business decision-making
  • Procurement Cost Optimization: Partner with procurement and regional finance leaders to ensure savings initiatives are financially sound, aligned to business strategy, and accurately reflected in financial statements
  • Financial Controls & Compliance: Build and maintain a controled environment aligned with IFRS and corporate financial policies. Be responsible for financial governance across procurement operations
  • Business Partnership & Influence: Act as a proactive, trusted advisor to procurement leadership, driving data-informed decisions and embedding financial control into procurement strategy, operations, and transformation initiatives
  • Process Improvement & Systems Expertise: Own the development of new tools, dashboards, and analytics to increase clarity and efficiency. Champion automation, outstanding practices, and the use of sophisticated systems including Oracle, Hyperion, SmartView, and Excel
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork: Coordinate with global teams across Procurement, Finance, Controlling, and Shared Services to ensure alignment, streamline consolidation efforts, and support strategic priorities
  • Team Leadership: Lead and develop a team of finance professionals. Foster a culture of accountability, process improvement, and excellence in business partnership
    
    What Weare Looking For:
    
    • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA, CPA, or equivalent experience)
    • 10+ years of dynamic experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or strategic finance roles, with at least 2-5 years in a leadership capacity
    • Demonstrated experience partnering with operational or non-financial business divisions, ideally within procurement or supply chain environments
    • Shown success handling budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and strategic planning in sophisticated or matrixed organizations
    • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; strong command of Oracle Financial Planning, Hyperion, SmartView, and/or comparable tools
    • Proven understanding of financial accounting, reporting, and internal controls within a global business context
    • Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill sophisticated financial information into strategic mentorship for executive stakeholders.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines while delivering high-quality, accurate results
    • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and reporting tools (e.g., TM1) is helpful
    • Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, including internationally
      
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