Vice President of Finance, North America

Vice President, Finance, North America

Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other's growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles : Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

The Vice President, Finance, North America plays a crucial role in overseeing and driving financial performance for the North America region for the veterinary diagnostics business. This individual reports to the Global CFO, Mars Science & Diagnostics and serves as the key finance business partner to the President of North America, Research & Development (R&D). Responsibilities include financial planning, analysis, and reporting across commercial (selling, marketing, customer support, sales analytics), and R&D innovation pipeline. This senior leadership position is responsible for developing and executing financial strategies that align with the company's overall goals, driving revenue growth, optimizing operational efficiency, and supporting strategic decision-making. This associate has expertise in financial management and demonstrates exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and business partnership skills, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

This is a hybrid role, where the ideal candidate will be located near either of our New York City, Fountain Valley, CA or Loveland, CO Corporate Hubs. The target pay range for this position is $219,000 - $275,000 annually. At Antech, pay decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, experience, education, training and budget.

Essential duties and responsibilities include :

• Strategic Financial Leadership : Ensure alignment with the global divisional financial objectives and Mars Petcare's strategic goals.
• Develop and execute financial strategies and value creation roadmap that support North America business performance.
• Coordinate with function owners on actionable analysis of sales and operational data to provide management with key conclusions on driving sales and profitability.
• Provide insights and recommendations for optimizing resource allocation and investment across commercial and operational areas.
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) : Oversee the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes for North America region.
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior management to support decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance and variances, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Business Partnering and Performance Management : Drive customer profitability analyses across GPOs, corporate accounts, and MVH to optimize pricing and margin.
• Collaborate with business leaders to provide financial expertise and support for strategic initiatives and operational decisions.
• Leadership and Team Development : Recruit, develop, and retain top financial talent, building a high-performing finance team.
• Governance, Compliance and Risk Management : Implement a robust governance and control framework.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements.

Education / Experience : Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or related field; Master's degree or CPA a plus. At least 15 years of experience in Finance or Accounting, with a minimum of 5 years in a business partnership finance role. Experience in health diagnostics (human or pet health) is advantageous, otherwise strong learning agility is critical. Strong understanding and experience of financial planning, analysis, and financial operations. Prior experience in managing ~$1B+ P&L or multi-country finance leadership is highly preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities : Ability to effectively lead through transformation, influence without authority, and build trust in ambiguous, evolving environments. Drive for results and excellent problem-solving critical thinking and analytical skills. Build effective and engaged team (develop, coach, engage), line management experience. Excellent business, organization, and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. Visible leadership : Make tough calls on investments, spending, cost management and stand alone.

Antech offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness and financial needs of our associates. All Full-time associates are eligible for the following benefits and more : Paid Time Off & Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision (Multiple Plans Available), Basic Life (Company Paid) & Supplemental Life, Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid), Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Accounts, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Tuition / Continuing Education Reimbursement, Life Assistance Program, Pet Care Discounts.