Vice President - Finance

About Us

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.

Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 7,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.

• Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.

• Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.

• World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours.

Job Summary

The Vice President - Finance will provide strategic leadership for the finance department, aligning financial initiatives with business objectives and overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. This role involves managing financial reporting, developing strategies to optimize revenue growth, collaborating with other departments, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The director will monitor financial performance metrics, lead risk management initiatives, represent the finance function at executive meetings, and foster a culture of financial discipline and continuous improvement within the team.

Role Description (Including, but not limited to)

• Provide strategic leadership for the finance department, aligning financial initiatives with business objectives.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting to ensure financial health and stability.
• Manage financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry regulations.
• Develop and implement financial strategies to optimize revenue growth and profitability.
• Collaborate with other departments to support financial decision-making and resource allocation.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance metrics, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead financial risk management initiatives to safeguard company assets.
• Represent the finance function at executive meetings, providing strategic insights and updates.
• Foster a culture of financial discipline and continuous improvement within the finance team.

Behaviors and Competencies

• Leadership: Can lead strategic team initiatives, inspire others to take leadership roles, and foster a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement.
• Financial Awareness: Can provide financial guidance and strategic planning.
• Strategic Thinking: Can analyze complex situations, drive organizational transformation, and adapt strategies to changing market conditions.
• Analytical Thinking: Can lead and innovate in the application of analytical thinking, solve complex problems, influence others, and contribute to best practices.
• Communication: Can lead and model exceptional communication at all levels of the organization, develop and implement communication strategies, and coach others to improve their communication skills.
• Decision-Making: Can lead organizational decision-making, mentor others in developing decision-making skills, and create frameworks that enhance the decision-making capabilities of the team.
• Change Management: Can lead and model exceptional change management at all levels of the organization, can develop and implement change management strategies, and can coach others to improve their change management skills.
• Problem-Solving: Can lead strategic problem-solving initiatives, inspire others to improve their problem-solving skills, and foster a culture of proactive problem-solving.
• Relationship Building: Can lead strategic collaborations, inspire others to build relationships, and foster a culture of teamwork and mutual respect.

Skill Level Requirements

• Overseeing operational processes and procedures to ensure alignment with legal regulations, ethical standards, and business objectives.
• The skill of securely handling sensitive data, ensuring privacy and compliance with data protection regulations.
• The capability to design and implement long-term initiatives that align with the overall business strategy.
• The ability to systematically examine and analyze financial issues to determine facts and resolve problems.
• Comprehension of the inner workings of a company, including its market positioning, competitive dynamics, and operational processes.
• The ability to effectively manage and evaluate the performance of oneself, individuals, and teams to achieve organizational goals.

Other Requirements

• Completed Bachelor's Degree in Finance or a related field, or relevant work experience required
• Completed Master’s Degree in Finance or a related field, or relevant work experience preferred
• 10+ years of experience in Finance
• 7+ years of experience in a management position
• Ability to travel to SHI, Partner, and Customer Events
• Ability to travel 25%

SHI UK is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and we are dedicated to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process.

Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status