Chief Financial Officer

Company: Dassault Syst--mes SE
Location: Broomfield
Posted on: February 17, 2021

Job Description:

Do you have dreams and enjoy a challenge? Here at Dassault Syst--mes, we empower people with passion to change the world. Let's open new horizons together with the power of 3DEXPERIENCE virtual universes! The challenges ahead... Reporting to the CEO, the CFO is responsible for providing strong financial leadership to the company as well as being a strong business partner to the CEO. Ideal candidates must be able to demonstrate a strong operational background that can combine high level strategy with a clear and concise ability to plan, execute and deliver on the strategy. The--ideal candidate will bring a demonstrable track record of financial and strategic success showing very concisely how that success was achieved and what role they played in achieving that success. We are looking for someone who works well with others at all levels both inside and outside the company. You must have the ability to anticipate and transition from being a clear and decisive decision maker one minute to being a strong team player the next depending on the situation. Candidates must have strong individual skills but also skills to quickly gain credibility, and lead and develop the finance and sales operations teams. Compensation for the this role will be commensurate with experience. The total expected compensation range will be between $175,000 - $200,000 USD, representing the base salary (or annualized salary based on estimated hourly compensation) and target bonus. What will your role be?

• CFO must bring savvy financial sophistication and the ability to effectively scale down and manage a growing, yet nimble organization.
• Deliver complex information in a form that is actionable, allows the management team to make more informed decisions based on data that is real time, insightful and identifies key business indicators and trends.
• Lead annual financial planning process and quarterly forecasting processes for Spatial while closely collaborating with key finance personnel at sister companies as well as the DS group finance team in France.
• Actively lead/support the strategic planning process and provide analysis to support strategic objectives including continued expansion and acquisitions.
• Lead/manage the finance and accounting team ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Effectively manage and utilize FP&A group to support business decision making based on thorough analysis.
• Oversee financial controls, maintain clear segregation of duties and ensure no control weaknesses.
• Be able to quickly interpret sales forecasts and use information as part of key business indicators.
• Oversee the newly implemented sales CRM (MS Dynamics), new ERP system (NetSuite) and ensure full utilization to support business processes, reporting and decision making.
• Working closely with the sales team oversee, participate and authorize the new customer acquisition process encompassing pricing, deal structure and contract negotiations.
• Work closely with key finance, tax, HR, IT/MIS, facilities and accounting partners in other global DS entities as well as outside counsel.
• Potentially, managing Partnerships and Start-Up Program if appropriate skills are demonstrated. Your key success factors
  • MBA or CPA preferred, Bachelors degree in accounting or finance required.
  • Ability to quickly forge a strong working relationship with the CEO and other members of the Spatial executive team as well as key players inside Dassault Syst--mes (3DS) .
  • Varied experience over the last 10 years working at different sizes of companies both smaller private software companies as well as senior roles in larger public companies.
  • Experience and strong knowledge of conducting business in an international environment, preferably Europe, Japan, South Korea and China.
  • Experience in software companies with more complex products and longer and more complex sales cycles. Experience working with direct sales forces is also preferable.
  • Track record of having grown an enterprise where software is a core element of the business model.
  • Demonstrate experience of negotiating complex software license agreements with large enterprise customers.
  • Demonstrate experience of negotiating complex technology and sales partnership agreements.
  • Excellent executive-level presentation and listening skills.
  • Ability to plan and manage at both the strategic and operational levels.
  • Full understanding of the software development process and business management issues.
  • Within the last 5 years, demonstrate experience leading all aspects of a successful (buy side) merger / acquisition process. Dassault Syst--mes offers an excellent salary with potential for bonus, commensurate with experience. Benefits include a choice of plans providing comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, vision care for employee & dependents as well as employee life, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement, immediate 401K enrollment, 401K match (50 cents on the dollar, up to the first 8% of your eligible compensation that you contribute based on match eligibility criteria), 3 weeks' vacation, 9 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays. Equal opportunity In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at 3DS are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. 3DS is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and above), disability, veteran status, military service, application for military service, genetic information, receipt of free medical care, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. 3DS will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Join Dassault Syst--mes, The 3DEXPERIENCE Company. Everything becomes possible with Dassault Syst--mes' 3DEXPERIENCE virtual universes! Serving 230,000 customers in 11--industries, from high-tech to life sciences, fashion to transportation, we help businesses and people around the world to create sustainable innovations for today and tomorrow. Get on board a leading and fast-growing company of 17,000 talented professionals.

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