Head of Finance Americas

Emma Sleep
Mexico City, Mexico
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Best suited to senior finance professionals with global experience working in the consumer goods or sleep industry, who thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and are comfortable with strategic, cross-functional leadership.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior experience in leading finance functions in international markets
    — “Sit on the Americas Leadership team and co-shape the region's strategy.
  • Individuals who have successfully driven strategic initiatives and process improvements
    — “Review, improve, and where needed redesign internal processes and operating structures — for the region and at global scale.
  • Professionals with strong communication skills who can translate complex financial data for diverse stakeholders
    — “Fluent English, with strong written and verbal communication — able to translate complex financial information for any stakeholder.

Things to consider

  • The role demands quick project scoping and execution in a fast-changing environment
    — “A track record of scoping projects well and delivering results fast.
  • Geographic flexibility may be necessary due to the global nature of the role
    — “Offices across multiple regions, with Emmies from over 60 nationalities.

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in leading strategic finance initiatives and cross-functional teams
    — “Drive strategic finance initiatives that build the future of Emma's finance function in the Americas.
  • Emphasize your ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations
    — “Turn data into recommendations that inform decisions across the business.
  • Demonstrate adaptability and a focus on identifying what matters most in dynamic environments
    — “Adaptable, with a clear read on what matters most in a fast-changing environment.
  • Position yourself as a leader who can shape team structure and develop future talent
    — “Shape team structure and composition, as well as develop future leaders.
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · CompanyLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • co-shape the region's strategy
  • drive strategic finance initiatives
  • lead cross-functional projects
  • turn data into recommendations
  • improve internal processes
Typical background
7+ years in commercial finance or related fields

Skills & requirements

Required

Commercial FinanceDeep Finance ExpertiseStrategic ThinkingProject ManagementCross-functional CollaborationStakeholder Management

Preferred

Entrepreneurial MindsetAdaptability

Stack & domain

LeadershipCommunicationStrategic ThinkingProblem SolvingAdaptabilityCuriosityFinance

About the role

Original posting from Emma Sleep via Lever

Ready to lead, disrupt and reinvent the sleep industry?

We are Emma – The Sleep Company. Founded in 2015, we’ve become the world’s largest D2C sleep brand, available in over 20 countries with more than 35 stores across Europe. Recommended by leading consumer associations in EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, we develop the best sleep comfort products that empower our customers to awaken their best every day. 

At Emma, we are a community of smart, driven people, united by a strong culture of collaboration, teamwork, and knowledge sharing. We think big, take ownership, and are empowered to drive meaningful impact. Through hands-on experience, mentorship, and continuous learning, we drive our own growth and learning. With Emmies from over 60 nationalities and offices across multiple regions, our diverse perspectives enrich our workplace culture. Ready to shape the future of sleep with us? Let’s make it happen!

What you´ll do:

  • Sit on the Americas Leadership team and co-shape the region's strategy.
  • Drive strategic finance initiatives that build the future of Emma's finance function in the Americas.
  • Lead cross-functional projects with teams across the region and globally, and own the results.
  • Turn data into recommendations that inform decisions across the business.
  • Review, improve, and where needed redesign internal processes and operating structures — for the region and at global scale.
  • Shape team structure and composition, as well as develop future leaders.

Who we're looking for:

  • 7+ years in commercial finance or related fields.
  • Deep finance expertise, with the ability to pick up new topics fast.
  • Fluent English, with strong written and verbal communication — able to translate complex financial information for any stakeholder.
  • Self-reliant and hands-on, with an entrepreneurial mindset.
  • A strategic, creative thinker who manages stakeholders and priorities well under pressure.
  • Adaptable, with a clear read on what matters most in a fast-changing environment.
  • Curious and solution-oriented — always looking for a better way.
  • A track record of scoping projects well and delivering results fast.

What we offer:

  • A combination of personal and company growth to accelerate your career and help you reach your goals.
  • The chance to work on exciting and challenging projects either independently or as part of a dedicated, international team.
  • Wellbeing activities
  • Hybrid home office policy (22 days per quarter)
  • Flexible schedules
  • Pet-friendly office
  • Pantry & restaurant vouchers
  • Benefits higher than the law

Become an Emmie

Emma is transforming the world of sleep - and we want the highest-performing people to help us pull it off. We want you. But only if you're willing to go all in. Only if you're willing to question, disrupt, innovate, and create from the ground up. ​

We proudly celebrate diversity. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to promoting inclusion in our workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Our aim is to get back to you in a couple of days, however, we are currently receiving a large number of applications and this might lead to a delay in the process. We will get back to you as soon as possible!

Source: Emma Sleep careers (Lever)

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