Avnet

Vice President, Enterprise Finance

Avnet$180K — $220K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; an MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in finance or related fields
  • Experience influencing enterprise strategy and delivering results
  • Proven partnership with executive leadership in finance functions
  • Preferably experienced in technology, supply chain, or logistics environments

Responsibilities

  • Lead enterprise planning and forecasting processes for executive decision-making
  • Advise leadership on strategy and capital allocation priorities
  • Oversee financial reporting and communications for clarity and alignment
  • Serve as finance partner for operations and supply chain to enhance profitability
  • Drive financial transformation through process and technological improvements
  • Manage financial evaluations for growth and investment strategies
  • Lead indirect procurement and real estate strategy for cost optimization

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 401K and Pension Plan
  • Family Support programs including Paid Leave and Adoption assistance
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
  • Education Assistance
  • Employee Development Resources
  • Employee Wellness and Leadership Development Programs
Full Job Description

Job Purpose:

The Vice President, Enterprise Finance is a key member of the Finance Leadership Team and a strategic partner to the CFO, CEO, and Executive Leadership Team. The role provides enterprise financial leadership across planning, performance management, capital allocation, indirect procurement, corporate real estate, and transformation initiatives.

This executive delivers financial insight and decision support that enhance enterprise performance,optimizeresource allocation, improve shareholder value, and support sustainable growth. The role serves as the primary finance partner for enterprise operations, supplier management, and supply chain services while driving alignment across the broader finance organization.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Lead enterprise planning, forecasting, performance management, and strategic analysis processes that support executive and Board decision-making.
  • Adviseexecutive leadership on enterprise strategy, capital allocation, investment priorities, and long-term value creation.
  • Oversee enterprise financial reporting, analysis, and executive communications to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with strategicobjectives.
  • Serve as the lead finance partner for enterprise operations, supplier management, and supply chain services,providingfinancial insight to improve performance and profitability.
  • Lead financial evaluation and business case development for strategic growth, productivity, transformation, and technology investments, including monitoring realization of expected returns.
  • Drive enterprise financial transformation through process improvement, automation, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies to enhance decision quality and organizational effectiveness.
  • Partner across Accounting, Treasury, Investor Relations, Tax, External Reporting, Audit, and Business Unit Finance to align enterprise performance, governance, and financialobjectives.
  • Improve working capital performance, cash generation, and return on invested capital through financial discipline, analytics, and operational partnership.
  • Lead indirect procurement and global real estate strategy tooptimizecost, risk, resourceutilization, and enterprise value.
  • Build, develop, andretainhigh-performing teams while strengthening organizational capability and succession pipelines.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Enterprise Financial Leadership
  • Strategic Planning, Forecasting, and Performance Management
  • Capital Allocation and Investment Analysis
  • Cash Flow and Working Capital Optimization
  • Executive Influence and Strategic Partnership
  • Board and Executive Communications
  • Leadership in Complex Global Environments

Executive Leadership Expectations:

  • Demonstrates enterprise-wide thinking and balances growth, profitability, cash flow, risk, and capital allocation priorities.
  • Builds alignment across diverse stakeholders and competing priorities.
  • Develops talent through coaching, succession planning, and leadership development.
  • Promotes accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
  • Challenges conventional thinking andleadsorganizational change with resilience and adaptability.
  • Influences outcomes and builds trust through sound judgment, transparency, and partnership.

Professional Experience:

  • Fifteen or more years of progressive leadership experience in finance, strategy, procurement, supply chain, operational excellence, or related disciplines within complex global organizations.
  • Demonstrated success influencing enterprise strategy and delivering results through cross-functional leadership.
  • Experience leading planning, performance management, transformation, capital allocation, procurement, or working capital initiatives.
  • Proven partnership with executive leadership and core finance functions, including Accounting, Treasury, Investor Relations, Tax, External Reporting, Audit, and operating finance teams.
  • Experience in technology, distribution, supply chain,logistics, or similarly complex global operating environments preferred.

Education / Certification:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.
  • MBA,Master'sdegree, CPA, or other advanced degree or certification preferred.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

  • Exceptional financial, strategic, and business acumen.
  • Builds credibility and influence through trust, sound judgment, and collaborative leadership.
  • Leads complex initiatives and organizational change while strengthening organizational culture and performance.
  • Communicates effectively with executive leadership, Boards, and diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Develops strong relationships across all levels of the organization and drives results through partnership and influence.
  • Embodies the Company's core values of Integrity, Customer Focus, Ownership, Teamwork, and Inclusiveness.

What We Offer:

Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet’s ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs — from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community.

  • Generous Paid Time Off

  • 401K and Pension Plan

  • Paid Holidays

  • Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

  • Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

  • Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account

  • Education Assistance

  • Employee Development Resources

  • Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs

Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

About Avnet

Avnet is a global technology solutions provider with an extensive ecosystem delivering design, product, marketing and supply chain expertise for customers at every stage of the product lifecycle. We transform ideas into intelligent solutions, reducing the time, cost and complexities of bringing products to market. For nearly a century, Avnet has helped its customers and suppliers around the world realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Learn more about Avnet at www.avnet.com.

Avnet Careers

Join Avnet, a global leader in electronic components and services, where innovation, leadership, and growth go hand in hand. We offer a world of opportunities for both seasoned professionals and those just beginning their careers. At Avnet, we believe in nurturing talent and providing our team members with the opportunities they need to become industry leaders.

Work You’ll Do

At Avnet, every job is a chance to grow and innovate. We are committed to helping the world's most ambitious companies achieve their digital transformation goals. Our team is at the forefront of the technological sector, driving innovation and excellence in everything from supply chain management to design and manufacturing solutions.

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Size
14,500 employees
Market Cap
$3.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$76.2 million
Founded
1921
5 Year Trend
+6.9%
Revenue
$17.8 billion
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