Director, Operations Finance

Why Merit?

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

The Operations Finance Director will be an instrumental part of the site leadership team. A key leader with a focus on driving organizational change and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. Identifies industry leading KPIs, partners with Operations leaders to implement best practices, while challenging all aspects of the business to drive tangible improvements in gross margins. The role will report directly to the finance function.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

• Provide financial direction to the site as part of the Site Leadership Team to ensure all resources are leveraged effectively to deliver continuous growth in both revenue and Profitability.
• Drive change across the organization in order 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 performance

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration. ( MBA Preferred)
• 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

COMPETENCIES

• Financial management/resource conservation/cost savings
• Budget preparation assistance
• Manufacturing cost/benefit studies/inventory control
• Supervisory process/performance review

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 Account

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.

Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.

Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.