Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.**WORK SHIFT**DAY (United States of America)**SUMMARY OF DUTIES**Drives organizational change and fosters a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. Identifies industry leading KPIs.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED**Provide financial direction to the site to ensure all resources are leveraged effectively to deliver continuous growth in both revenue and Profitability.May perform supervisory responsibilities to include interviewing, hiring, performance evaluation, discipline and other related functionsDrive change across the organization to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and Gross Margin accretion year on year.Ensure all investments in people, equipment, time, and other resources are adequately vetted to deliver adequate return on investment.Lead the implementation of new process and KPIs across the organization that drive improvements in the key financial matrix.Contribute to financial & business strategy and longer-term profitability goals.Lead the annual budget cycle and target setting process.Reporting on plant manufacturing performancePerforms a variety of other related tasks, as required.**ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS**• Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. – local practice may apply.• Writing• Sitting• Standing• Bending• Visual acuity• Color perception• Depth perception• Reading• Field of vision/peripheral**SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**• Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Information Technology or related field.• A minimum of ten years of responsible related experience to include four years of supervisory experience.• Experience operating as a business partner to non-finance functions.• Experience running a manufacturing or other business an advantage.• Ability to keenly discern non-value added efforts and think outside of the box.• Results-focused - understands what is important to senior management and the wider community of employees.• Ability to lead and drive change across a large organization.• Strong communication skills, present data in a meaningful way to non-finance groups• Strong influencing skills with ability to motivate others.• Operationally astute with strong analytical skills• Highly motivated and dynamic• Ability to work well with others in performing a variety of tasks.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*** MBA**COMPETENCIES**• Financial management/resource conservation/cost savings• Budget preparation assistance• Manufacturing cost/benefit studies/inventory control• Supervisory process/performance review**COMMENTS**Infectious Control Risk Category III:The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category III states employment and procedures that do not require exposure.**As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:**\* Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights\* Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)\* Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic\* Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias\* Employee Garden | Gardening Classes\* 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays\* 401K | Health Savings AccountTo see more on our culture, go to .Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.**Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.** #J-18808-Ljbffr Merit Medical Systems