Finance Supervisor

Nordson Medical, a global leader in Interventional Solutions, Fluid Components, and Surgical Solutions, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

Summary of the role

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

Under the direction of the Division Finance Director – Fluid Components, responsible for collaborating with division leadership for financial reporting, forecast, budgeting and maintaining adequate internal controls to ensure compliance with financial policies. The Supervisor, Finance provides financial leadership to business decision making, and sound, innovative planning in managing the division’s financial affairs to maximize long-term profits, ROI and total return to Nordson shareholders. Responsible for appraising operating results in terms of costs, budgets, policies of operations, trends and driving increased profit opportunities as well as meeting forecast and budget submissions.  This position is the ‘right hand’ for the business leadership team and finance director.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing all operational areas effecting the business globally, planning and forecasting, actual reporting, Asset Management, Manufacturing /Costing, inventory reconciliation and analysis and ad hoc analysis as required. 
• Proactively partners with the business management in establishing and managing the strategic direction and financial goals to drive breakthrough results.
• Interprets operating results as they affect the financial aspects of the corporation and makes specific recommendations which will result in cost reduction and profit improvement.
• Preparation of P&L and financial reports, including the analytical charts and graphs showing progress of conditions and results, bridges to actuals and forecast/budget.
• Coordinate and drive the accuracy, completeness and timing of the Forecast, Operating Plan and Strategic Plan processes, including identifying key issues, objectives, risks and opportunities.
• Provide Financial Analysis and Support to the organization, including capital expenditure justification and analysis, sales trend analysis, competitive and market analysis and product line P&L development.
• Provides guidance on achieving goals in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as adherence to generally accepted accounting practices.
• Reviews financial statements, explains variances and presents financial information to management for all aspects of the business operations.
• Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, P&L and financial trends in order to assist Business Leadership in performing their responsibilities.
• Work with business and functional teams on identifying cost reduction opportunities and help with bottom-line savings.
• Partner with Accounting to ensure accurate and complete financial records, in compliance with both legal requirements, local accounting and US GAAP standards.
• Ensure appropriate compliance working with the business and Accounting for monitoring and enforcing an effective internal controls environment. Develops and takes necessary actions to support SOX compliance effort.
• Administers, develops and improves FP&A and control policies, procedures, work processes and reporting systems to support growth and efficiency, while reducing complexity and increasing speed.
• Meets corporate requirements in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision making issues affecting the organization

• Identify best practices and continuous improvement opportunities and facilitates embedment of the practices into the organization. 
• Utilizes appropriate financial analysis techniques, data and prudent assumptions to evaluate investment opportunities and ensures healthy return on investments while managing risks.
• Leads the businesses’ development of key performance metrics and tracks performance over time.
• Develops people to reach their full potential through individual coaching, training, and career development, preparing them to assume increased responsibility.
• Provides direct supervision to support employees.
• Assumes other special activities and responsibilities as required.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting.
• Master’s in Business Administration and/or CA/CPA and/or CMA preferred.
• Some managerial experience preferred, including experience supporting a manufacturing business.
• Experience in project accounting and medical device manufacturing industry preferred.
• Ability to receive assignments in form of objectives with goals and process to meet goals outlined.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule forms.
• Knowledge of ERP software, Accounting software, Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
• Solid accounting background and strong demonstrated supervisory and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Strong initiative, leadership thinking and problem solving, financial analysis and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a matrixed organization while keeping a clear understanding of the objectives and financial commitments of the businesses.
• Superior technical financial skills, hands on data modeling skills, balanced with sound business judgment, including the ability to balance financial and operational factors, analyze complex business problems and develop appropriate solutions.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Sarbanes-Oxley experience a plus
• JDE and OneStream experience a plus

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; requires close vision ability. Noise level is usually moderate.

Interested?

If you are interested in being a part of a team and creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, please apply online with your CV.

About Nordson Medical

At Nordson MEDICAL, you don't have to be a doctor to help save lives. We are the global expert in the design, development, and manufacturing of complex medical devices and component technologies. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson MEDICAL is a global team that works to create components for life-saving medical devices. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you're just beginning your career or you're a seasoned professional, there's a place for you to belong at Nordson MEDICAL. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.