Finance Manager

Zimmer Biomet is a world leader in musculoskeletal health solutions. Our team members are part of a company with a heritage of leadership, a focus on shaping the future, and a mission dedicated to alleviating pain and improving the quality of life for people around the world.

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

• 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.
• Responsible for collection of data and calculation of standard costs.
• Review initial budget submissions for reasonableness and completeness.
• Work with site personnel to resolve plan submission issues.
• Analyze forecast versus actuals, plan and prior forecasts.
• Work with site personnel to resolve forecast submission issues.
• Provide Site Leadership with timely consolidated forecast information on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
• Assist in the development of necessary financial reports to satisfy the Company’s internal and external reporting requirements.
• Support the monthly financial close and review process.
• Maintain the systems that support the financial review/budget/projections process
• 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 on Zimmer Biomet Biologics
• 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.
• Special financial projects and analysis as assigned.

• 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.

• B.S. degree in finance or accounting, MBA is preferred. 6-8 years’ experience in accounting/finance. Experience managing and developing a staff of finance professionals is required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. C.P.A. or C.M.A. is preferred.

• Up to 10%

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in The Power of Us, which means that we are stronger together. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and celebrated.