Finance Manager

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds. 

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talented team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels inspired, invested, cared for, valued, and have a strong sense of belonging.

What You Can Expect

The role will be a strategic business leader and key member of the site leadership team. The role is responsible for improving business performance, driving profitable and sustainable growth and cash generation through influencing and guiding decision making across the business.

Responsible for managing all financial forecasting and planning processes of Zimmer Biomet, as well as, supporting the consolidation and reporting process.

How You'll Create Impact

• Develop budget instructions and submission templates for use by Functional Management.

• Develop a budget timeline for data submissions, presentations, etc.

• Communicate budget instructions and targets to global Senior Management.

• Review initial budget submissions for reasonableness and completeness.

• Work with Region personnel (both Finance and other functions) to resolve plan submission issues.

• Review monthly forecast submissions with the Regions (via conference calls and in person meetings).

• Analyze forecast versus actuals, plan and prior forecasts.

• Work with Regional personnel (both Finance and other functions) to resolve forecast submission issues.

• Provide GM with timely consolidated forecast information on a monthly basis.

• Assist in the development of necessary financial reports to satisfy the Company’s internal and external reporting requirements,

• Oversee all aspects of data gathering, interpreting, processing, consolidating, and reporting financial results.

• Stay abreast of changes in reporting requirements and accounting developments and interpret the effect.

• Supports management and provides compliance and accuracy in consistent reporting that is used on a regular management basis

• Helps to develop and report upon key financial metrics and assists in assessing the current results of the business.

• Responsible for developing the financial reporting systems & processes that the business heavily relies upon.

• Support internal/external audits

• Special financial projects and analysis as assigned.

• Conduct Business Owners needs analysis: Proactively engage with Business Owners to understand their requirements, pain points, and goals. Conduct in-depth needs analysis to identify areas where Finance can add value and address their specific challenges.

• Drives accountability for business financial performance and serves as a strategic advisor to key business stakeholders.

• Bring a continuous improvement mindset, consistently evaluating current processes/procedures and seeking opportunities to improve efficiency.

Please take into consideration that this role will be on site.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Ability to lead a team and work independently in a timely and accurate manner.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

• Must understand discounted cash flow analysis, ROI, payback, etc.

• Need a diverse understanding of accounting areas including cost accounting, distribution, sales & marketing, and R&D. Need detailed knowledge of cost accounting and manufacturing.

• Need an excellent understanding of accounting within a global organization. This includes items such as foreign exchange, inter-company mark-ups, inter-company charges and allocations, and tax issues.

• Must be able to effectively use standard desktop software (Excel, PowerPoint, databases, etc.) as well as fully integrated ERP systems (examples include SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle).

• Must be flexible, able to multi task and meet deadlines.

• Must be able to effectively delegate and distribute assignments.

• Must be able to effectively communicate with a diverse group including the Global Finance organization, Senior Management outside of the Finance function, and the Executive Management group.

• Must be able to identify and take ownership of significant issues as they arise.

• Must be able to make concise, effective, and professional presentations to senior management.

• Must be able to quickly analyze issues, determine what other persons or groups are needed to address the issue, and take necessary steps to assemble the group to drive resolution.

• Must be willing to take an active role in mentoring and developing staff.

• Must understand culture differences within a global company and be able to effectively communicate and work with those globally.

Your Background

Required Education/Experience:

High School Degree or Equivalent and 8+ years of applicable experience OR  Associate’s degree and 6+ years of applicable experience OR

Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of applicable experience

Preferred Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, business management or equivalent.

6 years of experience in Finance, including at least 3 years of experience in an Ops Finance role

Travel Expectations

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability