VP, Finance- Software & Control

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Your seat at the Software & Control BU leadership table makes you a key contributor to the segment's overall financial leadership and performance. You will help transform new business models, including subscription-based cloud and all associated decision support, accounting and process changes. Partnering with the SVP of Software & Control. You will develop and execute against the segment's business strategy. You will report directly to our Chief Financial Officer.

This segment is central to the future growth of Rockwell Automation & represents $2.3B in annual sales and includes our highest margin businesses such as our software offerings and Logix, our highly differentiated control platform.

You will have a crucial role in this work. As the Vice President of Finance, you will influence smart manufacturing strategy – how we bring Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) together to seize the opportunities created by major shifts in industrial production. You will directly partner with the Software and Control leadership team, and indirectly support 26,000 employees, on our own digital transformation, redefining, reimagining, and putting the power of people and machines to work in every region of the world.

You will be located at our Global Company HQ in Milwaukee, WI.

Your Responsibilities:

Financial Strategy and Planning:

• Partner with SVP & business leaders to develop the business's short-term and long-term strategic goals and financial plan·
• Responsible for the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) & forecast and implement financial strategies to support the segment's growth and profitability.·
• Provide financial insights to the executive team while offering recommendations.·
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial planning processes, and M&A activities

Financial Reporting and Analysis: ·

• Ensure accurate financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements are developed·
• Oversee the financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for growth in SW BU and broader, HW business.·
• Ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements and ensure business/finance metrics are tracking to goal.

Risk Management:

• Find and address financial risks.·
• Develop internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial integrity.·
• Oversee the remediation of all financial issues identified by our internal and external auditors.

Team Leadership:

• Lead the finance team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, mentoring and professional development
• Invest in the team's core skills of business knowledge and financial operations excellence, to deliver a high-quality experience for business partners and Rockwell's customers.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial agreement and support of IBO's.
• Results Oriented: Ability to work under deadline pressure, complexity and ambiguity in order to drive change.
• Leader who sets high standards by their actions and results, and is not afraid to be hands-on when needed.

Operational Efficiency:

• Improve financial processes for efficiency and accuracy while prioritizing investments that are aligned with strategy.

Experience & Expertise:

• Strategic Business Partner: Ability to work with the Finance leadership team and main BU partners regarding the implication of strategic choices and their impact on the business.
  • Proven record of driving strategic direction, using a financial mindset, and pushing an organization to their highest level of performance.
  • You will build strong relationships in a matrix environment across multiple orgs, businesses and geographies including the product management and R&D organization.
• Technical Experience: Strong financial knowledge to lead great decision-making and accountability for significant annual new product develo