About this Head of Finance role at ITW
Job Description:
About Us:
ITW Car Care is a division of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), specializing in automotive aftermarket products. The division offers a diverse portfolio of brands such as Rain-X, Black Magic and Gumout.
Core Responsibilities:
Strategic Growth & Financial Leadership
Drive continuous, above-market growth through strong financial leadership and insight-driven decision making
Advise and guide leadership on financial implications of key business decisions across product, customer, promotion, and people strategies
Partner on development and execution of annual and long-range strategic plans
Leverage data, analytics, and market insights to influence business direction and performance
Operational Excellence & Performance Improvement
Lead initiatives to achieve operational excellence, including process simplification and efficiency improvements
Implement changes that reduce complexity and enhance financial outcomes
Drive adoption of best practices aligned with enterprise business models
Ensure strong forecasting, planning, and performance management discipline
Talent & Organizational Development
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing and diverse finance team
Establish a culture focused on accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Develop a strong pipeline of future leaders through coaching, succession planning, and talent development
Foster an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and engagement
Required Competencies:
Strategic Leadership: Ability to set direction, influence stakeholders, and lead cross-functional teams
Business Acumen: Strong understanding of market dynamics with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies
Financial Expertise: Advanced capability in financial planning, analysis, and data-driven decision making
Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 12 years of demonstrated experience in financial reporting and analysis, cost reduction, inventory costing and control, operational accounting, and financial statement management.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a financial management role with direct people leadership responsibility.
Demonstrated experience leading and working within successful cross-functional project teams.
Experience working in a manufacturing business as a plant controller preferred.
Proven track record of delivering business results and driving profitable growth
Experience leveraging data, forecasting, and market trends to shape strategic plans
Strong background as a strategic business partner influencing senior leadership decisions
Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing teams, including talent development and succession planning
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
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