Vice President, Finance – GEA Farm Technologies USA

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Responsibilities / Tasks

Join Our Dynamic Team as Vice President of Finance at GEA Group Farm Technologies Division!

Location: Romeoville, United States

Hybrid Work Schedule: 4 days onsite/1 day remote

About Us: We are GEA Group Farm Technologies. We are proud to make state-of-the art milking equipment, advanced feeding systems, manure management, hygiene solutions and more for dairy producers here in the US and around the world. Our comprehensive range of products is tailored for all herd sizes and barn requirements, and our cutting-edge technology simplifies a farm’s daily tasks and supports their journey towards sustainable and prosperous farming. Our North American operations contribute approximately 35% to Farm Technologies’ global revenue, offering a significant opportunity for influence and exposure in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with local management to drive financial performance and strategic decision-making.
  • Financial Transparency: Ensure full transparency on the financial performance of our three locations through comprehensive analyses of prior year, budget, forecast and current year data.
  • Communication: Develop and challenge budgets in the interest of the Division/GEA, and present budgets/monthly financials to local top-management and FT Division.
  • Decision Making: Provide impactful and factual analyses to drive decision-making and determine processes with high strategic relevance.
  • Internal Controls: Protect our assets by establishing, monitoring and enforcing robust internal controls.
  • Policy Enforcement: Guide financial decisions by developing, monitoring and enforcing policies and procedures.
  • Audit Management: Monitor and confirm our financial condition by conducting audits and providing information to external auditors.
  • Budget Process: Lead the budget process at a local level, supporting managers in both top-line and bottom-line (cost center) planning.
  • Compliance: Stay ahead of federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, ensuring adherence, filing financial reports and advising management on necessary actions.
  • Ad-Hoc Analyses: Conduct incident-based ad-hoc analyses to support short-term decision-making.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Conduct root cause analysis for deviations and identify financial opportunities and risks.
  • Local Production Control: Oversee controlling of local production and cost centers.
  • Initiative Execution: Follow up and control initiative execution to drive financial performance.
  • Innovation: Develop and maintain local financial governance and improve ERP systems.

Your Profile / Qualifications

  • Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, economics, finance, accounting or other related field of study.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience in Controlling and Finance
  • Profound knowledge of controlling, accounting, and business valuation
  • Experience in managing processes and financial software
  • Strong analytical abilities, problem-solving skills, and strategic thinking
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including team leadership, persuasion, conviction and well-argued reasoning
  • Proven ability to maintain and build relationships with relevant decision-makers and stakeholders
  • Ability to lead and develop cross-functional teams

GEA offers competitive pay and great benefits.

  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • PTO – Paid Time Off
  • Medical Plans
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings and Spending Accounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401k with 7% employer match
  • Wellness Incentive Program
  • Employee Assistance Program

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

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