Senior Director Finance

Pacific International has been retained by a global manufacturing organization at a pivotal point in its growth and transformation. The company is seeking a strategic and operationally-minded Senior Director Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to serve as the right hand to the CFO and a key leader in driving financial performance, value creation, and executive decision-making.

This highly visible role will lead the global FP&A function across a complex, multi-site manufacturing footprint. The leader will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting, while working cross-functionally to enable the delivery of operational plans and transformation objectives. With a direct line to the board of directors and private equity ownership, this is a high-impact opportunity for a finance executive who thrives in performance-driven, change-oriented environments.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Strategy & Leadership: Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO and executive leadership team, providing financial insights to support strategic planning, resource allocation, and long-term value creation.
• Global Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the development of the global annual budget and quarterly forecasts, working across business units and regions to align financial targets with operational plans.
• Performance Analysis & Reporting: Oversee monthly and quarterly financial performance analysis across the P&L, working capital, capital investment, and cash flow. Distill complex data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
• Executive Communication: Own the creation of impactful, board-ready financial presentations and reports that communicate key performance drivers and strategic implications.
• Finance Transformation: Lead key components of the company’s finance transformation agenda, including process redesign, digital enablement, and operational efficiency initiatives across FP&A and adjacent finance functions.
• Capital Planning & Control: Manage the capital budgeting process, including setting investment thresholds, ROI modeling, policy adherence, and spend tracking.
• Business Partnership: Collaborate closely with global operations, supply chain, commercial, and HR leaders to drive alignment with financial objectives and improve overall business performance.
• Ad Hoc Projects & Investment Support: Conduct targeted analysis on M&A, capital expenditures, cost-saving opportunities, and strategic initiatives as directed by the CFO or board.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related quantitative field required; MBA or postgraduate certifications (CPA, CFA, CMA) strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive finance experience, with 10+ years in FP&A leadership roles within complex, global manufacturing environments .
• Proven track record of leading corporate-level FP&A, including full ownership of global budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Prior experience working with private equity stakeholders or in a performance-focused ownership model is highly preferred.
• Strong background in leading finance transformation initiatives (e.g., digital tools implementation, post-merger integration, shared services redesign).
• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with senior functional and operational leaders across regions and business units.
• Advanced proficiency with enterprise financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion) and business intelligence platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Exceptional communication skills with a track record of delivering board-level presentations and insights.
• Detail-oriented with high standards for accuracy, timeliness, and quality in a fast-paced, global environment.

About Pacific International Executive Search:

Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever-evolving business landscape.

Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C-suite and mid- to senior-level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.

Diversity Statement:

At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

For further information on this position and a confidential discussion about your career please contact: View email address on click.appcast.io

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, Strategy/Planning, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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