Director of Finance

Accountants One is working with a growing Manufacturing company looking for their next Director of Finance. This is a newly created role for this global manufacturing company and this person will work directly with Key Executives of the company. This is a hybrid work schedule and this person will need to be open to traveling for the role from time to time. 

Director of Finance will handle the following:

• Serve as the primary finance business partner to the Regional President and executive leadership team.
• Evaluate strategic initiatives, capital investments, commercial agreements, and operational projects by developing robust financial models and business cases.
• Lead the regional budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Partner with General Managers, Sales Directors, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations to improve profitability and drive business performance.
• Support pricing strategy, customer profitability analysis, contract negotiations, and commercial decision-making.
• Drive working capital improvements through effective management of receivables, credit, collections, payment terms, and cash flow.
• Provide financial leadership in inventory optimization, product portfolio management, and capacity planning.
• Develop and monitor KPIs that measure business performance and support strategic objectives.
• Provide thoughtful financial analysis that challenges assumptions and supports sound executive decision-making.
• Mentor Financial Analysts while collaborating closely with Global FP&A and Plant Controllership teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• MBA, CPA, or Chartered Accountant designation preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Strong experience supporting manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Proven background in FP&A, commercial finance, business partnering, and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive leaders through insightful financial analysis.
• Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities with cross-functional leadership teams.