Senior Director - Finance Operations

Job Description

Job Description

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith!

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide clear, actionable insights through financial modeling, reporting, and variance analysis to senior leadership that drives data-driven decision making and planning
• Partner with business leaders to ensure financial decisions align with organizational priorities and ROI targets
• Optimize financial systems, reporting tools, and analytics for transparency and efficiency
• Lead and enhance key business reporting and analytics across AM General’s operations that drive improved financial health and operational efficiency
• Develop and maintain key financial KPIs and dashboards that support executive leadership’s ability to execute operational strategies
• Evaluate and strengthen cross functional processes to ensure consistency, reliability, and scalability
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using data, best practices, and employee input
• Partner on organizational planning, including strategic initiatives, capital projects, and workforce needs
• Serve as a senior advisor to the executive team on financial, operational, and business strategy matters
• Translate strategic objectives into measurable financial and operational plans
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and operations team
• Influence decision making through data-driven insights and scenario analysis

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred
• 20+ years of experience in operation finance and strategic planning, including leadership of teams
• Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and operational improvement
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex business processes and cross-functional initiatives
• Excellent communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and data analytics platforms
• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Operational discipline and process improvement
• Financial literacy and analytical rigor
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Change leadership
• People leadership and talent development

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
• Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
• Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
• Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
• Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
• Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Some travel required