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Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.

Vice President of Finance

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc., Stow, Ohio, United States, 44224


Vice President of Finance About Us:

A Barry-Wehmiller Packaging Systems company, Pneumatic Scale Angelus maintains a major market position in the supply of wet and dry fillers, cappers, can seamers, labelers, centrifuges and change parts for the pharmaceutical, personal care, food, beverage, canning and household products industries worldwide. Our custom-engineered product lines include Hema, Mateer and Pneumatic Scale fillers; Consolidated, Pneumatic Scale and TC cappers; Angelus and Closetech seamers; Burt and MTS labelers; Carr and Centritech centrifuges; onTrack orienters and wet-case detectors; and Zepf change parts and storage solutions.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

BW Filling and Closing is currently seeking a Vice President of Finance for our growing global organization. The Vice President of Finance joins our leadership team during an exciting period as we bring together two existing Barry Wehmiller Divisions – Pneumatic Scale Angelus and Synerlink. Beyond serving in the traditional capacity as the trusted steward for accurate and complete financial position of the business, the Vice President of Finance will contribute as a strategic thinker and leader, able to meaningfully participate in senior leadership efforts to create the new division and chart and sustain a viable business model for the newly created organization.

Job Responsibilities:

In addition to reporting directly to BW Filling and Closing's President, you will function as a key business partner to the President and BW Packaging Platform VP of Finance providing support on merger and acquisitions activity, as well as leading and providing oversight of all financial affairs for the division.

Business and financial planning, treasury management and consolidated financial statement preparation and analysis.

Lead and develop a professional staff with world-wide scope and responsibility and be a valuable member of a cross functional management team.

This position is expected to provide the financial vision for the organization and to help achieve its long term strategic and financial goals.

Candidate Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in finance and/or accounting strongly preferred; other business-related discipline considered if significant experience in finance and/or accounting.

Masters in Accounting, Finance, or MBA degree is strongly preferred.

CPA Certification is strongly preferred.

10+ years of progressive operational finance and leadership experience.

Experience working in a global multi-plant and multi-currency manufacturing environment.

Fundamentally sound working knowledge of US GAAP standards.

Fluent in English and French is a plus.

Ability to build a strong cohesive global Finance Team.

Demonstrated experience with management of operational cash flow.

Previous experience with mergers and acquisitions.

Strong continuous improvement skills.

Highly skilled with the use of Microsoft Office suite software products, business analytics software, and working knowledge of legacy ERP systems.

Miscellaneous:

Approximately 40-50% travel, both domestically and globally.

When not traveling, this role will be expected to be in-office at our Stow, OH location with the flexibility to work from home on an as-needed basis.

About BW Filling and Closing:

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Barry-Wehmiller Companies, BW Filling and Closing is a diversified global packaging, filling and closing company with manufacturing operations in the US, France, Canada, Italy, Spain and Brazil with 900+ associates engaged in providing packaging, filling and closing system solutions to an extensive base of customers around the world.

We are pursuing an ambitious growth agenda to expand our global reach through product innovation and acquisition of operating entities that provide access to new markets or complementary product offerings. This is more than just a successful capital equipment enterprise; we’re an organization committed to improving the lives of our associates across the globe. Through our Guiding Principles of Leadership, we provide meaningful work in an environment of care and compassion and aspire to send each associate home safe, well and fulfilled.

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

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