Volk is the world's leading brand in ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical lenses. Our purpose is to eradicate preventable blindness through all aspects of the work we do. Volk is a highly regarded, global organization and is a subsidiary of Halma, a FTSE 100 company. To support our ongoing growth, we are looking for you!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Financial Stewardship, Leadership & Governance
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Serve as a trusted business partner and advisor to the CFO and executive leadership team
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Support Board and parent-company (Halma) engagement, including preparation of reporting materials, participation in group reporting cycles, and timely response to parent-company reviews and information requests
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Lead, coach, and develop finance and accounting team members, setting high standards for accuracy, accountability, and insight
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Foster a strong culture of integrity, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making
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Support enterprise risk management, internal controls, and financial policies
2. Accounting, Close, Reporting & Compliance (Foundational Accountability)
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Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements
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Oversee general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, inventory and cost accounting, fixed assets, leases, revenue recognition, and accruals
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Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS, including documentation and technical accounting support
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Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirements
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Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting processes as the business scales
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Drive automation and simplification of close, reporting, and forecasting processes
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Act as finance owner for ERP optimization and reporting architecture
3. Financial Planning, Analysis & Performance Management
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Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning
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Deliver insightful variance analysis with clear root-cause explanations and actionable recommendations
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Develop financial models to support pricing decisions, capital investments, R&D prioritization, and M&A activity
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Build and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and management reporting focused on growth, margins, and cash flow
4. Commercial Finance & Business Partnership (Core Accountability)
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Act as the primary finance partner to the global Sales organization and commercial teams, supporting execution of growth strategies across global regions
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Partner with global Sales leadership on revenue forecasting, pipeline review, and sales performance management
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Lead price-volume-mix analysis, customer and channel profitability analysis, and margin improvement initiatives
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Support pricing strategy development, discount governance, and deal economics evaluation
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Lead business-case development and financial evaluation of new product launches, distributor agreements, and commercial investments
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Translate commercial opportunities and risks into clear financial implications for leadership
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Support M&A activity end-to-end, including valuation analysis, financial due diligence, and post-close finance integration
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Partner with Sales leadership on quota setting, incentive compensation modeling, and ROI assessment
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Support the global Sales team with the development, tracking, and reporting of commercial KPIs, providing clear, actionable performance reporting to sales leadership and the field
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Champion the use of AI and advanced analytics to enable faster, deeper commercial insights for the global Sales team — including pricing, customer profitability, and pipeline analytics — and embed these tools into the commercial decision-making process
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Lead margin expansion initiatives tied to pricing discipline, product mix, and cost-to-serve
5. Operations & Cross-Functional Partnership
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Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, HR, and IT to evaluate business cases and investment decisions
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Analyze manufacturing costs, productivity, inventory turns, and working capital performance
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Provide input into working capital strategy, including inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable optimization to improve cash flow
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Support operational efficiency initiatives through cost transparency, process improvement, and ROI tracking
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Contribute to AI-driven system implementations and enhancements (ERP, planning tools, BI platforms)
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Prepare board-ready financial materials, executive dashboards, and strategic scenario analyses
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Support post-investment reviews on capital projects and strategic initiatives
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Provide financial leadership during strategy refresh cycles and annual operating plan development
QUALIFICATIONS
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MBA or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Analytics, or related field
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CPA, CMA, CFA, or CGMA strongly preferred
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10+ years of progressive finance experience, including commercial finance, FP&A, and accounting close
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5+ years of people leadership or senior individual contributor experience in a complex environment
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Strong commercial mindset with a track record of partnering with Sales and Operations leaders to drive revenue and margin growth, and the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders
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