Operations Finance Director

Description

• Champion digital transformation in finance, identifying opportunities to automate routine reporting, streamline data flows, and enhance forecasting accuracy through systems integration.
• Support new business initiatives, including M&A integration, new plant startups, and product launches. Provide financial analysis and ensure scalability of financial infrastructure.
• Develop and deliver timely financial reporting packages and dashboards. Leverage data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud, BPC, Excel models) to turn complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Conduct high-impact ad hoc analysis in support of key business decisions, including product and customer profitability, pricing scenarios, sales mix shifts, make-vs-buy evaluations, and regional/plant performance comparisons.
• Support capital investment decisions, including financial modeling, ROI analysis, and post-audit reviews. Advise on strategic investments, capacity planning, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Monitor and improve internal controls to safeguard company assets. Ensure ongoing compliance with corporate policies and coordinate training and audits as needed.
• Lead financial planning processes for the Division including the annual operating plan, monthly forecasts, and multi-year strategic plans. Ensure full alignment with corporate expectations and deliver clear, actionable insight to plant and BU leadership.
• Support standard cost system and partner with engineering/operations/systems to ensure accuracy in bills of material, routings, overhead rates, and cost rolls. Lead detailed analysis of manufacturing variances (PPV, labor, overhead, yield, absorption) and drive operational accountability.
• Provide rigorous inventory control and analysis across the Division, including tracking of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods. Monitor and report on excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory, cycle count results, and valuation trends. Partner with supply chain and operations to optimize inventory turns and working capital.
• Serves as the primary finance partner to the Division President as well as providing leadership/oversight of the related business units’ managers and financial analysts. Collaborates closely with BU teams to deliver real-time decision support, proactively identify risks and opportunities, and guide operational trade-offs that drive margin improvement and efficiency
• Partner with Shared Services and Corporate Finance teams to ensure alignment on policies, processes, and best practices.
• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop new metrics as needed to track and improve operational and financial performance across the division.
• Lead a high-performing finance team, including recruitment, development, succession planning, and performance management. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and data literacy.
• Coordinate and lead monthly close activities for the Division, including journal entries, divisional allocations, and account reconciliations. Ensure accurate and timely submission in accordance with corporate deadlines.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline finance processes, eliminate non-value-added work, and support lean manufacturing efforts.

Requirements

• Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and drive strategic initiatives required.
• Graduate Degree and/or professional certification (CPA, CMA) preferred.
• Expert at turning complex data into actionable narratives; comfortable challenging the status quo and influencing senior leaders required.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, standard costing, inventory control, and operational finance required.
• Multi‑BU or divisional scope >$200M; experience in footprint expansion, greenfield startups, or M&A integration required.
• 8-10 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing finance, including leadership roles and plant/business unit support, required.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred), advanced Excel skills, and experience with reporting/analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, BPC, SAC) required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead deep ad hoc financial analysis to support business strategy and performance improvement required.
• 4 Year / Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study required.

Benefits

• Health & Family Support
• Rewards & Recognition
• Financial Security
• Work-Life Balance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance