Finance Director

Job Description

Are you a strategic finance leader who thrives on driving business performance and influencing key decisions? We are seeking an experienced Finance Director to join our leadership team and help shape the financial future of our organization. This is an opportunity to partner with executive leadership, lead financial strategy, and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and growth-focused environment.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Director, Finance is responsible for all aspects of financial management, including financial planning and analysis (FP&A), accounting, reporting, and data-driven performance insights. This position requires a balanced combination of strategic leadership, operational rigor, and cross-functional partnership to drive sustainable growth, enhance profitability, and support long-term value creation.

Strategic Financial Leadership

Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with business objectives and corporate goals. Provide insight into key business drivers, risks, and opportunities to inform decision-making.

Financial Planning & Analysis

Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes. Deliver timely, accurate, and actionable financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and operational excellence.

Accounting & Reporting Oversight

Oversee accounting operations, including month-end close, consolidation, and compliance with corporate reporting standards and GAAP. Ensure strong internal controls, accurate financial statements, and timely reporting to the corporate parent.

Performance Analytics & Business Insights

Build and manage an analytics function that translates data into actionable insights across revenue, margin, and operational metrics. Drive data-informed decision-making and performance improvement initiatives.

Business Partnership

Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, operations, supply chain, and HR to support resource allocation, pricing strategies, cost management, and investment decisions.

Team Leadership

Lead and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Governance & Compliance

Ensure adherence to corporate financial policies, SOX controls, and other compliance requirements for a publicly held environment.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Progressive financial leadership experience, including FP&A and accounting.
• Proven experience managing financial operations for a business unit or division within a larger corporate structure.
• Demonstrated success leading both strategic planning and hands-on execution.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience working in a complex, matrixed organization and navigating interactions with corporate finance teams.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and financial planning tools; data analytics experience a plus.

GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Outstanding management and leadership skills and ability to attract, retain, motivate, develop, mentor and coach team members for high performance
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and ability to resolve disputes effectively
• Outstanding presentation and public speaking skills
• Expert independent decision making, analysis and problem solving skills
• Understand, interpret and act on financial information and external trends that contributes to business profitability
• Plan and manage complex and successful projects; understand available resources, develop timeline, budget and assign areas of responsibility
• Lead teams to achieve company goals and solve complex business issues in creative and effective ways
• Expert planning and organizational skills and techniques
• Communicate effectively with senior management and key stakeholders
• Excellent negotiating skills and ability to effectively manage internal and external relationships
• Ability to influence, build relationships, understand organizational complexities, manage conflict and navigate politics
• Broad professional and managerial skills with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures
• Lead and develop virtual teams
• Expert in multiple technical and business skills
• Strategic planning skills

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