Finance Manager Job in Warsaw, Indiana Us
Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, Zimmer is a worldwide leader in designing, developing, manufacturing and marketing orthopedic reconstructive, spinal and trauma devices, dental implants, and related surgical products. Zimmer has operations in more than 27 countries around the world and sells products in more than 100 countries. Zimmer's 2010 sales were approximately $4.2 billion. The Company is supported by the efforts of more than 8,000 employees worldwide.
Zimmer Corporate offices are based in Warsaw, Indiana, located three-hours east of Chicago in the scenic northern Indiana lake country. Corporate functions based in Warsaw include Research and Development, Legal, Finance and Treasury, Brand Management, Marketing Communications and Medical Education including the home facility for the global Zimmer Institute. Also based in Warsaw are Clinical and Regulatory Affairs, global Public Affairs and Corporate Marketing and global Human Resources functions.
Home to Zimmer Corporate offices, Manufacturing, Distribution and Research and Development centers, Warsaw is located in north central Indiana about an hour from South Bend or Fort Wayne and three-hours east of downtown Chicago. Warsaw and the surrounding Kosciusko County has a population of about 75,000. Warsaw is known as the "Orthopedic Capital of the World," with many orthopedic-related companies in the area, including three of the world’s largest. With more than 100 lakes the county is historically known as a major summer resort area.
Job Summary
The financial leader of large global business segment. Serves as business partner to the General Manager driving proactive financial, analytical and decision support.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Expected Areas of Competence (i.e. KSAs)
§ Ability to communicate both orally and in written form with a clear and concise manner. Excel at making business presentations.
§ Strong analytical skills and outstanding interpersonal skills.
§ Ability to lead a team, to influence others, and through strong organizational skills, handle increasing levels of responsibility.
§ Demonstrates characteristics of high potential for future development opportunities.
§ Able to manage a PL and balance sheet.
§ Mastery of accounting principles, internal controls, and financial analysis.
§ Understanding of Zimmer products and strategic business units along with industry trends and competitive strategy outlook in order to identify opportunities.
Education/ Experience Requirements
§ B.A. /B.S. degree in accounting/finance. M.B.A. is preferred. 8+ years of increasingly more challenging financial responsibility, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in a broad-based financial management role and experience in a non-financial operational assignment. C.P.A. beneficial
Travel Requirements
§ Up to 10%