Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Franklin Electric is seeking a proven finance executive to serve as CFO of our $1.2B Water Systems business segment, a global segment with operations across North America, Latin America, Europe, South Africa and Asia. As a critical member of the senior leadership team, you will shape financial strategy, drive performance, and partner cross-functionally to ensure sustainable growth and long-term success.

Join Franklin Electric on our mission to empower communities with sustainable water management solutions, where your expertise will play a vital role in shaping a better future for generations to come.

Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry leading quality products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility. 

Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment!

MOVE FORWARD WITH US

What you will be doing:

• Partners with the Water CEO by providing proactive insights and guidance to deliver optimal results and the long range strategy for the Global Water business.
• Leads the annual budget, monthly forecasting, the long-range plan, pricing, product costing analysis, and working capital analysis for the segment. Leads insightful financial analysis, including project spending analysis, margin analysis by market/customer/product, capital spending analysis & other ad hoc analysis.
• Communicates business results, growth initiatives, etc. to all levels of management within the segment, the company and to the board of directors. Develops and actively participates in executive management presentations.
• Owner of M&A activity for the segment including financial/business analysis, valuation, negotiation, closing and integrating of targeted businesses
• Develops performance measures that support the company's strategic direction.
• Maintains strong internal controls and proactively manages the financial risk of the business.
• Actively seeks continuous improvement opportunities in people, processes and systems including understanding the Company’s 80/20 initiative.
• Participates and drives key decisions as a member of the executive management team.
• Develops a team of future financial leaders of the business.

Who we want:
If you are a self-motivated and collaborative individual who is passionate about making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

• Hard-working winners - Confident, competitive, and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success.
• Dedicated achievers - People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
• Effective communicators - People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborative partner - People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related field (required)
• Ten to fifteen years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or a related field (required)
• Master of Business Administration degree (strongly preferred)
• Seven years of leadership and management experience (required)
• Advanced Computer skills in ERP and Accounting software (JD Edwards preferred), alphanumeric data entry, spreadsheet, word processing/typing 
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (preferred) 

Don’t feel like you check all the boxes? Here at Franklin Electric, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture which includes embracing candidates from a variety of different backgrounds and industries. We highly encourage you to apply so we can connect on this and future opportunities. 

Company Values & Benefits

FE provides many opportunities to learn and grow through development opportunities such as training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more! We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and amenities such as: 

• Hybrid remote work arrangements
• Generous paid time off & holidays
• Paid parental leave & on-site motherhood rooms
• On site café & complimentary beverage stations
• Indoor fitness facility & outdoor walking paths 
• 401(k) with matching & service contributions 
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• Fertility & adoption support
• Undergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursement
• Professional development assistance
• Health & wellness programs

Take a look at this video to see our Global Headquarters here in Fort Wayne, Indiana. 

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