Overview
Smiths Detection is searching for a Finance Director of Divisional FP&A and Finance Business Partner for Portfolio, Innovation & Digital (PID) & Sustainability. This is a pivotal, director-level role responsible for steering financial strategy, analysis, and business partnership.
Reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance, this senior leader will manage a team of four direct reports, driving impactful initiatives across Financial Planning & Analysis, Portfolio Innovation & Digital, and Sustainability. The role is a member of the Divisional Finance Leadership Team (FLT) and the Portfolio, Innovation & Digital (PID) Leadership Team.
This role will provide financial oversight and guidance in:
- Divisional FP&A: Leading the division’s financial reporting, forecasting, and investment strategies with an eye on long-term value creation
- Finance Business Partnering: Collaborating with leaders in Portfolio, Innovation & Digital (PID), covering critical areas like Portfolio, Sales Enablement, Market Communications, M&A, and regulatory and sustainability strategies
- Sustainability: Partnering with sustainability on initiatives that align with our net zero goals, supporting the Smiths Excellence System (SES) for continuous improvement in sustainability practices.
Requirements
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and a professional accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA, CPA, CA, or equivalent).
- At least 6 years of post-qualification experience, including a minimum of 2 years in FP&A or Business Partnering at a senior or director level.
- Leadership Abilities: Demonstrated experience in leading, coaching, and developing teams, with a focus on building future finance leaders.
- Strategic Vision: Proven ability to synthesize complex financial data and communicate actionable insights to executive leadership.
- Influential Communication: Skilled at building strong relationships and influencing stakeholders across various functions and levels.
- Change Driver: Passion for identifying opportunities for improvement and driving continuous enhancement in financial and operational processes.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
