FInance Director, Global Functions

FInance Director, Global Functions

  

This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

   

This Finance Director, Global Functions role will support the Global Functions segment for the company. 

 
The Director will partner closely with the business to ensure that financial strategies and plans are operationally supported int the Global Functions segment. This role will involve hands-on financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting to influence business decisions and deliver results. The Director will also ensure compliance with financial policies, controls, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), while maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence and business partnership. 

 

Responsibilities:  

• Serves as the Finance Director, Global Functions and a key business partner to the Global Functions leadership team. 

• Collaborates with business leaders to assess financial performance, track progress against budgets and forecasts, and provide actionable insights for both short- and long-term growth. 

• Performs detailed financial analyses (e.g., profit & loss, balance sheet, cash flow, pricing, and investment appraisals) to inform strategic decisions within the business. 

• Oversees the forecasting process for the Global Functions segment (weekly, monthly, and long-term), ensuring alignment with business and corporate objectives. 

• Partners with cross-functional teams to analyze key business initiatives, product launches, and new service offerings to understand financial impact and ROI. 

• Contributes to the development and implementation of financial strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals and corporate priorities. 

• Drives process improvements and identifies opportunities for operational efficiency within the finance function of the Global Functions segment. 

• Ensures adherence to financial controls and compliance with accounting standards (e.g., GAAP) and corporate policies. 

• Supports leadership in evaluating high-impact business decisions. 

• Partners with internal and external audit teams to ensure proper financial reporting and compliance. 

• Prepares and delivers timely, accurate, and insightful financial reports and presentations to senior business leaders. 

Education and Experience Required:  

• First level university degree with a focus in business or economics; advanced degree and/or accounting certification (e.g., CPA, MBA) strongly preferred. 

• Typically 12+ years of experience in a finance function or exhibiting an exceptionally strong background in some oth