Director, Finance
Wolters Kluwer, Chicago, IL, United States
Wolters Kluwer Health division provides trusted clinical technology and evidence-based solutions that engage clinicians, patients, researchers, students, and the next generation of healthcare providers.
Director of Finance, Health As the Director of Finance, Health you will serve as the strategic finance business partner for the functional Executive Leadership team within the Health Division, a strategic and highly successful division within Wolters Kluwer. You will be responsible for driving the FP&A function including, but not limited to financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, headcount planning, business cases and supporting key business initiatives. You will also develop and manage a team of corporate financial analysts.
In this role, you will report to the Vice President, Finance and work a hybrid schedule from our local office (2 days in office, 3 days remotely).
Responsibilities:
Represents Wolters Kluwer Health in a positive, professional, and customer focused manner. Treats fellow employees and carries out all tasks while demonstrating the Wolters Kluwer Corporate Values: Focus on Customer Success, Make It Better, Win as a Team, Aim High & Deliver.
Serves as a key senior member of the Health Finance team, acting as a key influencer of business strategy and sharing accountability for the business’ financial performance.
Drive consistency around financial reporting and financial modeling that will be used for strategic investment decisions.
Support Health initiatives as needed, develop business models for incremental revenue opportunities and new products.
Ensures functional group leaders and all other senior executives receive financial support as required for them to successfully manage their functions, including forecasting, budgeting, long term planning, expense analysis, financial modeling, scenario planning and analysis, and other decision-making support.
Provides analytical insight and objective and accurate information on the forecasts and operations of the business, enabling the best decision making by the Health business leaders.
Oversees the capital allocation process for the Health division.
Working with the team, analyzes and interprets financial information pertaining to the business’ performance, makes recommendations concerning business policy, resource allocation, and business operations to improve company financial performance, and alerts senior leadership to trends that may require management attention.
Creates, prepares and monitors forward looking KPIs to ensure the business can achieve its forecasts.
Seeks continuous improvements to financial processes through automation, streamlining, improved communications, additional training and documentation.
Supports the Health FP&A responsibilities, including substantial involvement and responsibility for communication to Division and Corporate stakeholders such as three‑year plans, quarterly forecasts, the annual budget, and other monthly Division meeting presentations.
Manages and develops a team of Finance professionals by setting clear goals and objectives, providing professional guidance, training, and leadership to develop talent and maintain a highly motivated team. Ensures growth in the capability of the finance resources and a solid succession plan for the finance organization.
Performs other duties as assigned by Health VP, Finance.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, related field, or equivalent experience required.
MBA preferred.
CPA preferred.
Minimum of 10 years’ total experience, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior financial analyst role in a subscription‑based business model and 3+ years managing a team of financial analysts in a large corporate environment.
Proactive experience working as a strategic finance business partner to senior leadership.
Strong team‑building skills with a commitment to continuous team development.
A collaborative leader and effective communicator with strong written and oral skills.
Proficient in Microsoft suite including advanced Excel; proficiency in ERP accounting software such as Great Plains, Oracle, SAP; proficiency in financial reporting systems and CRM such as Salesforce; use of CPM tools highly desired.
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Compensation: $165,400.00 - $295,600.00 USD
This role is eligible for Bonus.
Additional Information Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wolters Kluwer U. S. Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, divisions and customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Director of Finance, Health As the Director of Finance, Health you will serve as the strategic finance business partner for the functional Executive Leadership team within the Health Division, a strategic and highly successful division within Wolters Kluwer. You will be responsible for driving the FP&A function including, but not limited to financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, headcount planning, business cases and supporting key business initiatives. You will also develop and manage a team of corporate financial analysts.
In this role, you will report to the Vice President, Finance and work a hybrid schedule from our local office (2 days in office, 3 days remotely).
Responsibilities:
Represents Wolters Kluwer Health in a positive, professional, and customer focused manner. Treats fellow employees and carries out all tasks while demonstrating the Wolters Kluwer Corporate Values: Focus on Customer Success, Make It Better, Win as a Team, Aim High & Deliver.
Serves as a key senior member of the Health Finance team, acting as a key influencer of business strategy and sharing accountability for the business’ financial performance.
Drive consistency around financial reporting and financial modeling that will be used for strategic investment decisions.
Support Health initiatives as needed, develop business models for incremental revenue opportunities and new products.
Ensures functional group leaders and all other senior executives receive financial support as required for them to successfully manage their functions, including forecasting, budgeting, long term planning, expense analysis, financial modeling, scenario planning and analysis, and other decision-making support.
Provides analytical insight and objective and accurate information on the forecasts and operations of the business, enabling the best decision making by the Health business leaders.
Oversees the capital allocation process for the Health division.
Working with the team, analyzes and interprets financial information pertaining to the business’ performance, makes recommendations concerning business policy, resource allocation, and business operations to improve company financial performance, and alerts senior leadership to trends that may require management attention.
Creates, prepares and monitors forward looking KPIs to ensure the business can achieve its forecasts.
Seeks continuous improvements to financial processes through automation, streamlining, improved communications, additional training and documentation.
Supports the Health FP&A responsibilities, including substantial involvement and responsibility for communication to Division and Corporate stakeholders such as three‑year plans, quarterly forecasts, the annual budget, and other monthly Division meeting presentations.
Manages and develops a team of Finance professionals by setting clear goals and objectives, providing professional guidance, training, and leadership to develop talent and maintain a highly motivated team. Ensures growth in the capability of the finance resources and a solid succession plan for the finance organization.
Performs other duties as assigned by Health VP, Finance.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, related field, or equivalent experience required.
MBA preferred.
CPA preferred.
Minimum of 10 years’ total experience, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior financial analyst role in a subscription‑based business model and 3+ years managing a team of financial analysts in a large corporate environment.
Proactive experience working as a strategic finance business partner to senior leadership.
Strong team‑building skills with a commitment to continuous team development.
A collaborative leader and effective communicator with strong written and oral skills.
Proficient in Microsoft suite including advanced Excel; proficiency in ERP accounting software such as Great Plains, Oracle, SAP; proficiency in financial reporting systems and CRM such as Salesforce; use of CPM tools highly desired.
#LI-Hybrid
Compensation: $165,400.00 - $295,600.00 USD
This role is eligible for Bonus.
Additional Information Wolters Kluwer offers a wide variety of competitive benefits and programs to help meet your needs and balance your work and personal life, including but not limited to Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Assistance Plan, Vacation and Sick Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Full details of our benefits are available upon request.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wolters Kluwer U. S. Corporation and all of its subsidiaries, divisions and customer/business units is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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