Vice President, Operations Finance
Reports to: EVP, Global Manufacturing
Location: Remote (with travel to global manufacturing sites)
About CONMED
CONMED Corporation (Nasdaq: CNMD) is a global medical technology company specializing in surgical devices and equipment for minimally invasive procedures. With over 4,000 employees worldwide and major manufacturing facilities in Utica, NY; Largo, FL; and Chihuahua, Mexico, our mission is to empower healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient outcomes through innovative solutions and a people-first culture.
Position Purpose
The Vice President, Operations Finance provides enterprise-level financial leadership for global manufacturing operations—ensuring accurate reporting, robust controls, and strategic partnership to drive cost, cash, productivity, and sustainable growth. This role serves as the primary strategic finance advisor to the EVP Manufacturing and senior leadership for footprint strategy, capital allocation, and risk management.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Consolidation
Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close for global manufacturing entities.
Deliver clear reporting on actuals, forecast, and budget; translate results into actionable insights.
Standardize financial playbooks across sites for consistency in policy and controls.
Provide strategic advisory on long-term manufacturing strategy and productivity roadmaps.
Lead scenario modeling for macroeconomic shifts, volume changes, and supply chain disruptions.
Inventory, Cost Accounting & Variance Management
Govern standard costing and absorption practices; ensure BOM/routing accuracy.
Lead variance analysis and root-cause countermeasures.
Oversee inventory accounting and valuation compliance with US GAAP/IFRS.
Working Capital & Cash Conversion
Drive CCC levers (DIO/DPO/DSO) with clear targets for inventory turns and supplier terms.
Partner with Procurement and Supply Chain on payment terms and material cash strategies.
Forecasting, Planning & Performance Management
Lead plant/region forecasts and annual operating plan (AOP).
Introduce driver-based planning and rolling forecasts; apply scenario analysis to guide decisions.
Capital Investment Governance
Chair CapEx governance: ROI/NPV analysis, prioritization, and benefits tracking.
Incorporate ESG impacts into CapEx business cases.
Controls, Compliance & Risk Management
Maintain SOX/internal controls; coordinate audits and continuous improvement.
Identify and mitigate operational finance risks including FX exposure and supply chain disruptions.
Business Partnership & Cost/Productivity
Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Procurement to drive cost-out roadmaps.
Support footprint decisions with robust financial models and total cost analyses.
Team Leadership & Organizational Development
Lead and develop a high-performing global operations finance team; build capability and succession plans.
Foster a culture of fact-based problem solving and continuous improvement.
Data, Systems & Digital Transformation
Sponsor ERP/FP&A/BI workstreams; ensure master-data hygiene.
Drive adoption of automation, advanced analytics, and predictive modeling.
Treasury, Tax & Global FX
Coordinate global cash management and liquidity planning.
Advise on FX exposure and support hedging strategies.
ESG & Sustainability Finance
Quantify and track financial outcomes of sustainability initiatives.
Support ESG reporting and compliance readiness.
External & Enterprise Stakeholder Management
Manage relationships with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
Interface with Corporate Controllership, FP&A, Investor Relations, and Legal.
Qualifications & Experience
10-15 years of progressive finance experience with significant leadership in manufacturing/operations finance; medical device/regulated industry experience preferred.
Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting; MBA/CPA/CMA preferred.
Deep expertise in standard costing, inventory accounting, CapEx governance, and SOX.
Proven track record in working capital improvement and productivity programs (Lean/Six Sigma a plus).
Experience with ERP (SAP/Oracle) and modern FP&A/BI tools; comfort with automation and analytics.
Exposure to FX risk, transfer pricing, and partnership with Tax/Treasury.
Demonstrated ability to lead globally dispersed teams and influence senior stakeholders.
Skills Required
Advanced financial expertise in cost accounting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
Strong leadership and talent development capabilities.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior executives and boards.
Proficiency in ERP systems, FP&A tools, and BI platforms.
Skilled in change management and driving process improvements.
Why Join Us?
At CONMED, you’ll be part of a global medical technology company committed to improving patient outcomes through innovation and collaboration.
Impactful Work: Your leadership will directly influence operational efficiency and financial performance across global manufacturing sites.
Global Reach: Work with diverse teams across the U.S. and Mexico, shaping strategies that drive worldwide success.
Culture of Excellence: We foster a high-performance environment built on continuous improvement, integrity, and teamwork.
Career Growth: We invest in leadership development and succession planning to help you advance your career.
Innovation-Driven: Join a company that embraces technology and transformation to stay ahead in the medical device industry.
Travel: Required to global manufacturing sites and corporate headquarters as needed.
Benefits:
CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information.
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
- Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
- Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses
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CONMED is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster reaffirms this commitment.
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Top Skills
What We Do
CONMED is a global medical technology company that specializes in the development and sale of surgical and patient monitoring products and services that allow our physician customers to deliver high quality care and as a result, enhanced clinical outcomes for their patients.
With products that are recognized as technological leaders by the specialties they serve, healthcare professionals within the Orthopedic, Laparoscopic, Robotic & Open Surgery, Gastroenterology & Pulmonology and Cardiology & Critical Care specialties have come to value the CONMED name across the world.
Our Mission is to enable healthcare providers around the world to deliver exceptional outcomes for patients, through accessible CONMED solutions.
At CONMED our passion and responsibility is for the success of our customers and the patients for whom they care.
We empower our customers to succeed by our commitment to integrity, quality, responsiveness and a relentless focus to deliver accessible CONMED solutions. Our talented employees and culture are the foundation of our success.
CONMED is headquartered in beautiful, sunny Largo Florida (near Tampa), and employs approximately 3500 people worldwide. Our employees are located in manufacturing, distribution or design facilities across the United States and in sales offices throughout the world. Our domestic locations include: Largo, FL, Denver, CO, Westborough, MA, Utica, NY and Atlanta, GA. Our international facilities and presence spans more than 20 locations throughout Europe, Australia, Latin America, Asia, North America and the Middle East.
CONMED.... Imagine what we could do together.
