Director of Finance
Director of Finance Responsibilities:
- Direct the business unit's planning and forecasting cycles, ensuring projections are reliable, aligned, and useful for leadership decision‑making.
- Steer critical financial performance initiatives, taking ownership of "Go Get" targets to help the organization achieve budgeted outcomes.
- Lead the assessment of risks and opportunities, translating insights into clear actions that enhance performance and unlock potential upside.
- Evaluate performance shortfalls and partner with leaders to implement solutions that keep the business on track financial commitments.
- Drive cost‑improvement initiatives, identifying and executing actions that strengthen profitability and the bottom line.
- Develop finance as a strategic partner, coaching teams to use financial data and analysis to influence decisions and create competitive advantage.
- Oversee working capital KPIs, ensuring disciplined management and delivery of improvement initiatives.
- Play a key role in CAPEX planning and governance, supporting investment decisions and long‑term capital strategy.
Director of Finance Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
- 6 - 10 years of progressive finance experience, ideally in manufacturing or advanced technology
- Proven track record of delivering results in challenging or dynamic business environments
- Expertise in FP&A, P&L ownership, financial modeling, and strategic analysis
- Strong command of Excel and data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Hyperion)
- Deep understanding of financial statements and operational drivers
- Ability to analyze ambiguous or limited data and generate clear, actionable insights
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across diverse teams
- Strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach to problem solving and execution
Preferred
- Experience in metals‑related or materials‑driven manufacturing industries
- Demonstrated experience influencing cross‑functional stakeholders in global or matrixed organizations
- Exposure to continuous improvement practices (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar)
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