Current™ (formerly GE Current, a Daintree Company) has unveiled a new brand identity following the historic acquisition of Hubbell’s Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Lighting business. The enterprise brand unites the companies under a single identity with one purpose: To deliver the innovation customers require, with solutions that create inspiring, efficient and safe environments. Current products dramatically improve lighting quality, reduce energy demand to support cleaner air, and have become synonymous with reimagined physical spaces. The history of the company demonstrates decades of trusted quality and reliability. Current's portfolio includes 35 industry-leading product brands each offer a unique value proposition. Primary office locations are Cleveland, OH and Greenville, SC, with centers of expertise locations in Austin, TX, Rolling Meadows, IL and Quebec, Canada. Manufacturing operations reside in Hendersonville, NC, Pittsburgh, PA, Plympton, MA, Christiansburg, VA, Acuna, MX and Tijuana, MX.

The Commercial Director of Finance, Luminaires, will serve as key member of the Current Finance leadership team and have responsibility for accurate, timely, transparent financial planning, forecasting and analysis for the Business Unit. This position will work closely with Current’s CFO, Luminaires VP & General Manager, Brand Leaders , Functional leaders , Plant teams and the rest of the Staff.

This high-profile role will also provide strategic and tactical leadership to the financial planning and analysis activities, implement planning and budgeting in a manner designed to meet reporting requirements, provide timely, meaningful reporting of the applicable business unit and help Management evaluate financial resource allocation, areas of focus for improvement, and how external factors may affect the financial results of the business.

• Oversee the development of the budgets, forecasts and supporting analysis for the applicable business units.
• Working with the BU VPs & General Managers, BU Controllers, drive forecast accuracy and accountability.
• Identify and drive productivity initiatives including sourcing savings, automation, outsourcing, insourcing, product redesign and product transfers
• Evaluate and analyze restructuring efforts to optimize the manufacturing footprint and reduce overall fixed costs.
• Develop and manage the financial reporting package. Anticipate and inform on large potential impacts to financials.
• Monitor financial performance by measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances.
• Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations for decision making purposes.
• Implement business intelligence tools and dashboard reports.
• Assist in development of Executive level presentations on business results, performance analysis, financial models, forecasts and budgets, etc.
• Assess strategic initiatives, including M&A transactions and capital allocation strategy.
• Perform due diligence on specified acquisition targets.
• Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive FP&A processes to improve clarity and consistency.
• Collaborate with other departments to advance strategic projects.
• Collaborate with operational accounting on reporting requirements and best practice sharing.
• Analyze and understand the key drivers of the following areas; (Operating Profit, Cash, Capex, Working Capital, ROIC) including the effects of volume, pricing, cost reductions, etc.
• Understand the impact that market forces have on the business and works with the BU Presidents and other personnel to determine appropriate strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to partner and collaborate across the organization.
• Ability to travel 30%+ initially which will taper off to approximately 25%.

• Senior finance professional with 15+ years’ experience in a variety of finance leadership positions.
• Experience with U.S. multi-national public company, ideally $1+Billion annual revenue with a global manufacturing firm.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related degree, MBA preferred.
• SAP (S4) and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) or One Stream experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, manage, mentor and develop all levels of finance team.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, ability to lead large scale initiatives and projects with both local and executive management; ability to collaborate and communicate with others.
• Demonstrated experience interfacing regularly with professionals at all levels of the organization, from manufacturing floor to senior executive office.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to the rapid business and organizational changes that accompany a high-growth environment.
• An emphasis on Functional Excellence to ensure accuracy and the development of financial acumen within the FP&A function.

Desired Characteristics:

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance or Accounting.
• Master’s degree in business (preferred)

Compensation

The position has a compensation package inclusive of base, bonus (if eligible), benefits, 401k contribution, time off, recognition awards and more. This salary range is 140,000-170,000

Benefits and Perks

The Highlights:

All around competitive culture where together we strive to:

• Approach each day with a tenacious curiosity
• Communicate openly and honestly- internally and externally
• Work hard, take risks, fail fast…learn and move on
• Embrace diversity and welcome opposing thoughts
• Empower and develop each other
• We have an open and inclusive culture where you’ll learn and grow through programs and resources like:
  • Quarterly company all employee meetings
  • Management and Leadership development
  • Initiatives and special projects with executive leadership exposure
  • Access to top-notch learning courses through LinkedIn Learning
  • Regular manager check-ins to drive performance and career growth

Our more standard benefits

• Full-time exempt roles have a Permissive Time Off Policy, giving you flexibility to rest, relax and recharge away from work
• Paid Company Holidays
• A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match
• Flexible Spending Account options for pre-tax employee allocations

Current is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. At Current, we are Always On and working to improve lives with the industry's most expansive portfolio of sustainable advanced lighting and intelligent controls that reliably meet our customers' needs. Learn more at CurrentLighting.com