Global Finance Director, International Expansion Job at Korn Ferry, Chicago, IL

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  • Korn Ferry
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

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.

Newly Created Role

  • Offering the chance to build global finance frameworks, reporting, and processes from the ground up.

Strategic Visibility

  • Serve as a trusted partner to international leadership, Accounting, and Tax—directly influencing expansion strategy.

Executive Impact

  • Provide insights that shape market entry, partnerships, and long-term international growth.

About the Company

  • 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.

Ideal Candidate

  • 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

Success Profile

  • 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.

First 6–12 Months Priorities

  • 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.

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