CFO, High Voltage Switchgears

• Partner with the Product Line General Manager to shape and execute business strategy
• Lead financial performance across the product line, including P&L, balance sheet and free cash flow
• Lead long-term strategic planning, annual budgeting and forecasting
• Drive operating reviews, identify performance gaps, assess risks and opportunities, and establish corrective actions
• Partner with manufacturing and supply chain leaders on sales and operations planning
• Strengthen project and order margin management through cost, engineering, execution and contractual reviews
• Partner with Commercial leadership on pricing, deal underwriting, frame agreements, contract negotiations and risk reviews
• Drive cost competitiveness through material productivity, design standardization, value engineering, labor efficiency, overhead discipline and Lean initiatives
• Evaluate technology investments and new product introductions, including the transition to SF₆-free solutions
• Lead working capital improvement across inventory, work in progress, billing milestones, collections, receivables and supplier payment terms
• Evaluate and oversee capital expenditure and capacity expansion programs
• Support footprint optimization, localization, restructuring and acquisition integration
• Ensure accurate financial reporting, balance sheet integrity, accounting policy compliance and internal controls
• Simplify and standardize finance processes while expanding automation and digital analytics
• Build and develop a strong global finance team

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline
• Substantial progressive finance experience and demonstrated success in senior leadership roles
• Experience leading finance for a complex industrial or manufacturing business, with responsibility for P&L performance, balance sheet management and cash generation
• Strong operational finance expertise, including manufacturing cost structures, capacity planning, labor utilization, inventory, capital investment and productivity
• Commercial and project finance experience, including pricing, contract risk assessment, project margin reviews and management of long cycle customer contracts
• Experience evaluating product profitability, engineering investments and new product introductions
• Ability to translate business strategy into actionable plans, challenge assumptions constructively and drive delivery of financial commitments
• Experience leading global teams and influencing decisions across a matrix organization
• Track record of improving margins, working capital and forecast accuracy while maintaining strong financial controls
• Experience driving transformation through standardization, process improvement, automation and organizational change
• Strong analytical judgment and communication skills
• Commitment to developing talent, building inclusive teams and maintaining high standards of integrity and accountability
• A professional accounting qualification or advanced degree, experience in high voltage switchgear or related power equipment, and exposure to acquisition integration would be advantageous

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No