Director, Commercial Strategy

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger. Position Purpose: The Director of Finance provides total financial leadership, direction and analysis to the functional management team by driving functional financial metrics, controlling costs, and working closely with the Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis and Functional Leader in order to achieve goals and add shareholder value. This person will be the key driver of the Strategic, Operating, and Resource Planning (SOAR) process. Key Responsibilities: Conducts financial planning and forecasting for the functional area. Conducts Pro-Forma Financial Analysis. Develops and executes cost controls. Identifies process improvement opportunities to drive profitability and develops improvement strategies. Responsible for appropriate selection, performance appraisals, termination and professional development of assigned staff. Direct Manager/Direct Reports: Typically reports to the Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis and Functional Leader Accountable for the management of a department or functional group through subordinate supervisors/managers and for all personnel issues – including selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development of subordinates. Travel Requirements: Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time. Physical Requirements: Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Working Conditions: Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Minimum Qualifications: Must be eighteen years of age or older. Must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Preferred Qualifications: MBA Financial planning and analysis experience Minimum Education: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor’s degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job. Preferred Education: No additional education Minimum Years of Work Experience: 8 Preferred Years of Work Experience: No additional years of experience Minimum Leadership Experience: None Preferred Leadership Experience: None Certifications: None Competencies: Knowledge of Finance and Accounting Principles and Practices. Business Planning/Strategy Setting experiencw. Budgeting, Financial Planning and Financial Modeling skills. Knowledge of International Business and Finance. Ability to Interact with all levels of associates. #J-18808-Ljbffr