Global Finance Director, International Expansion (Chicago)Korn Ferry • Chicago, IL, US
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Global Finance Director, International Expansion (Chicago)
Korn Ferry • Chicago, IL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
- Part-time
Job descriptionOffering the chance to build global finance frameworks, reporting, and processes from the ground up. Serve as a trusted partner to international leadership, Accounting, and Taxdirectly influencing expansion strategy. Provide insights that shape market entry, partnerships, and long-term international growth. Fortune 500, U.S.- based CPG / Retail organization Recognized for innovation and growth, uniquely blending prestige, mass, and professional products. Actively pursuing international expansion across Mexico, the Middle East, and the UK. Vision : Bringing the possibilities of self-expression to life in every market. 10+ years of progressive FP&A, international finance, or strategy experience. Strong knowledge of GAAP / IFRS, tax, transfer pricing, and FX impacts. Skilled at influencing executives and cross-functional teams. Proven experience scaling finance across multinational markets. Advanced financial modeling expertise (Excel); Power BI or financial systems implementation a plus. MBA or CPA preferred. Agile, entrepreneurial, and comfortable navigating ambiguity in fast-growth settings. Own international FP&A deliverables : budgets, forecasts, ORMs, and performance reporting. Develop and present financial updates, KPIs, dashboards, and scenario analyses to global and corporate leadership. Partner with Accounting & Tax to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment across markets. Support market entry and expansion with ROI modeling, cross-border reporting, and systems setup. Manage foreign currency exposure; integrate tax / accounting into strategic plans. Standardize policies, processes, and reporting across JV, franchise, and owned models. Establish rhythm of weekly, quarterly, and annual financial insights for leadership. Contribute to audit readiness and global financial policy development. Mini-CFO mindset : Hands-on ownership of all international finance activities, with potential to build and lead a team. Strategic communicator : Translates complex data into actionable insights. Analytical rigor : Anticipates performance trends and simplifies complexity for executives. Operationally savvy : Defines and builds financial / operational infrastructure in emerging markets. Relationship builder : Collaborates effectively across time zones, cultures, and business units. Stand up international financial frameworks and processes. Deliver reliable, transparent reporting on market performance (e.g., Mexico, Middle East). Strengthen compliance : tax, transfer pricing, accounting alignment. Establish consistent cadence of financial communication with leadership. Provide actionable insights to support rapid global expansion.
Global Finance Director International Expansion
Location : Greater Chicagoland | Hybrid (6 days / month onsite)
Compensation : Competitive base + bonus + LTIP
Why This Role?
Shape Global Growth
- Lead international finance for a Fortune 500 growth story expanding via owned, JV, and franchise models.
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