Role Purpose
Partner with BU leadership to translate Greater China financial strategy into BU results—driving profitable growth, disciplined resource allocation, and rigorous decision-making. Combine finance expertise with business acumen to challenge, influence, and improve commercial outcomes while maintaining strong governance and control.
Key Outcomes (KPIs)
Forecast accuracy (Revenue/GM/Opex) within agreed tolerance.
BU EBIT margin and mix improvement vs. plan.
Inventory health: DII, aging %, and obsolescence within thresholds.
Deal/pricing ROI vs. business case; A&P effectiveness.
Close quality: no material BU-led post-close adjustments; on-time submissions. Action closure rate on risks/opportunities and audit items.
Core Responsibilities (aligned to GC Director priorities)
1. Drive BU performance vs. KPIs (20%) Build and maintain BU KPI dashboards; run weekly/monthly reviews; lead variance analyses and action plans; escalate material risks/opportunities to the GC Director promptly.
2. Commercial decision support & challenge (20%) Provide rigorous analysis on SFE, channel economics, customer/portfolio profitability, pricing strategy, and asset efficiency; challenge proposals to ensure value creation and risk mitigation.
3. Distributor inventory & demand control (10%) Maintain clear visibility of in-market stock, align shipments to true demand, flag excess/shortage risks, and coordinate actions (pacing, markdowns, phase-outs) to protect P&L and cash.
4. Planning, budgeting & forecasting (25%) Orchestrate BU strategic reviews, budgets, LEs; build scenarios and sensitivities; ensure drivers link to GC targets and market assumptions.
5. Market/competitive insights (5%) Monitor trends and competitor move; translate into implications for BU pricing, channel, and portfolio choices.
6. Innovation & change (5%) Pilot process improvements (e.g., close acceleration, forecast automation, self-service dashboards) and codify BU playbooks that feed Greater China standards.
7. External relationship support (5%) Support negotiations with key customers/distributors/suppliers through deal modelling, term-sheet economics, and scenario analytics.
8. Financial control & month-end integrity (10%) Ensure fair statement of Sales, A&P, inventory and related items; reconcile demand vs. forecast; comply with policy and support audit readiness. (Reinforces Director’s governance expectations).
Key interfaces: BU Directors/Managers, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain/IBP, Customer Service, Commercial Excellence, Controllership.
Education: Graduate of a four-year course from a reputable school, preferably with excellent academic background; Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business, Management (preferable but not limited to).
Professional experience: At least 4-5 years solid experience in major aspects of financial management or directly from Big 4 firms
Competence: Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.; team player and can work under pressure. able to challenge constructively and influence senior stakeholders. Advanced financial modelling/valuation; analytics that connect drivers to outcomes. Planning/forecasting mastery; KPI & driver-based performance management.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (four-year) from a reputable school
- Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business, Management
- At least 4-5 years' experience in financial management or experience at Big 4 firms
- Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills
- Strong planning, budgeting and forecasting mastery
- Experience building and maintaining KPI dashboards, variance analysis and driver-based performance management
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders, strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Experience with inventory, distributor demand control, and commercial decision support (pricing, channel economics, profitability analysis)
- Experience ensuring month-end integrity, reconciliations and audit readiness
Smith & Nephew Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plans are paired with a global mental‑health program for employees and families, indicating a robust core health package.
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Retirement Support — U.S. employees have access to a 401(k) with company contributions, and share plans complement long‑term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous holiday, paid volunteering leave, and flexible work models point to broad time‑off options.
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What We Do
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude, we work together to win.. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited. Please note: not all products referred to may be approved for use or available in all markets.
