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Finance Director

$190k - $210k

CRG

Finance Director
Our client, a $5M manufacturing company near Porter, Indiana, is seeking an experienced Finance Directorto help lead a $500M division through its next stage of growth. This position will work directly with senior leadership and play a critical role in shaping financial priorities, strengthening business performance, and providing the analysis needed to guide key company decisions. The Finance Director will oversee the organization's financial planning, forecasting, performance analysis, and management reporting activities. Rather than simply reporting results, this individual will help leadership understand what is driving the numbers, anticipate future performance, and identify opportunities to improve margins, cash flow, and overall business results. This is an ideal opportunity for a finance leader who enjoys being close to the business, working alongside operations, and building processes in an entrepreneurial manufacturing environment.

Location: Porter, IN
Hybrid Flexibility: 3-4 days onsite, 1-2 days remote
Compensation: $190,000 - $210,000 + 20% annual bonus
Direct Reports: 3-5 employees

Key Responsibilities
  • Own the annual planning and forecasting process, updating projections as business needs evolve.
  • Lead and develop a finance team of 5 employees, establishing clear priorities and performance expectations.
  • Develop short- and long-term financial plans to support company goals and growth initiatives.
  • Build financial models and provide analysis to support investments, resource allocation, and strategic decisions.
  • Partner with manufacturing and operations leaders to evaluate production, labor, purchasing, inventory, and other key business drivers .
  • Analyze customer and product profitability, costs, pricing, and operating trends to identify opportunities for margin and profitability improvement .
  • Monitor working capital and identify opportunities to improve cash flow.
  • Develop financial and operational reporting that provides leadership with clear visibility into business performance.
  • Analyze actual results against expectations and communicate key trends, risks, and performance drivers.
  • Establish and monitor KPIs and prepare financial analysis and presentations for senior leadership.
  • Improve finance processes, reporting, and automation to increase efficiency and accuracy.
  • Optimize SAP and other financial systems to support reporting and business needs.
  • Serve as a strategic finance partner to leadership and collaborate closely across Finance, Operations, and Sales .
???????Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
  • 10-15+ years of progressive Finance/FP&A experience
  • Manufacturing, Distribution, or other operationally complex industry experience preferred
  • Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and management reporting
  • Strong knowledge of profitability, cash flow, working capital, and operational finance
  • Ability to translate financial data into actionable business recommendations
  • Advanced Excel and ERP systems experience
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to partner with senior and operational leadership
  • Proactive, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Category Code: JN005, JN037
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Seniority Level: Director
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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