About the Role
The Performance Solutions Finance team is seeking a full-time Financial Leader to support the GPS Sales and Marketing teams. The commitment will provide financial leadership in support of the OpCo Commercial Leader, the Regional Commercial Leaders and their teams, and the Marketing, Sales Analytics, Sales Enablement and other SaM teams that support market and customer-facing activities.
This position will be located at our facility in Newark, Delaware, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the GPS Sales and Marketing Leadership team in strategic planning, developing and driving the implementation of key short and long-term strategic growth metrics leveraging the Sales Funnel data and other inputs
- Lead the Sales and Marketing financial planning activities including Revenue and investment Forecast, FSA target- setting, and Revenue Outlooks. Coordinate an annual planning process that delivers a detailed Revenue plan that is fully aligned between Regional Commercial leaders and Business Unit leaders. Work with functional leaders to understand, develop, and monitor their investment plans (e.g. Associate resourcing plans, period cost investments and overall resource planning).
- Report and review monthly Revenue and P&L performance, explain variances, and propose solutions to close any actual or potential gaps to the annual Forecast. Provide return on investment analysis to inform the prioritization of functional projects that support investment efficiency while maintaining revenue growth goals. Manage the process to allocate costs where resources are shared between business units or product lines.
- Collaborate with IT, Finance and Sales Analytics to ensure effective, accessible revenue reporting that is one single source of truth
- Perform function effectiveness analyses to drive improved performance management, as well as other ad hoc projects and initiatives that align with GPS and functional strategic plans
- Partner with the Sales Analytics team on metric development and analysis; coordinate ongoing training and support for Bus Unit Analysts on Sales Force system, data hub and Revenue opportunity analysis
- Collaborate with Pricing Analyst to develop profitability analysis, metrics, and regular reporting that align with market segmentation and enables price sensitivity and impact analysis. Support price realization efforts.
- Prepare / present financial information and KPIs to leadership and teams including participating in regional Sales and Marketing meetings, presenting the financial results and Scorecard analysis for the function and providing recommendations to meet both revenue and investment targets
- Work closely with the OpCo Accounting and Finance teams to ensure process and planning alignment, data integrity and adherence to GAAP
- Educate non-financial Associates on financial matters and how to interpret and impact financial results
Required Qualifications
- BS in Finance or Business-related discipline
- Minimum of 8 years finance related experience
- General FP&A experience supporting key Commercial planning, reporting and analytical processes
- Self-starter with the ability to think strategically and view big picture, while also operating at detail levels
- Strong collaboration and influencing skills, including success with working in cross-functional teams
- Excellent analytical and executive level communication skills
- Proactive style with a demonstrated ability to lead change and process improvement efforts
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
- Ability to travel up to 10-15% including international locations
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with a global team, preference given to commercial team support experience
- Experience with a diverse and complex product line operating in a wide variety of industries
- Experience with ERP systems, IBM Cognos TM1 and PowerPlay a plus
This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the country from which the Associate is employed. Eligibility is dependent on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore’s work arrangement policies.
What We Offer
Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.
We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits
Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.
Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.
Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact
