Head of Manufacturing Finance

Director of Finance
Our client is a global manufacturing organization specializing in high-value materials and engineered products serving the aerospace, defense, transportation, and industrial markets. Our client is seeking a Director of Finance to join the site leadership team and oversee all financial operations at its manufacturing facility in Western, West Virgina.

This individual will provide strategic financial leadership and hands-on oversight of financial planning, reporting, controls, and risk management. Partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, and business unit finance leadership, our client’s Director of Finance will drive cost optimization, capital efficiency, and sustainable growth.

This position reports to the Business Unit Chief Financial Officer.

Financial Strategy & Planning
Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with our client’s business objectives.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-term financial planning, scenario modeling, and investment analysis.
Advise site leadership on financial performance, operational trends, and strategic opportunities.

Manufacturing Finance & Cost Optimization
Oversee production costs, metal costs, margins, and operational performance metrics.
Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to improve cost structures, productivity, and asset utilization.
Drive cost-control initiatives, financial transparency, and continuous improvement.

Financial Reporting, Controls & Compliance
Oversee monthly financial close, management reporting, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Maintain compliance with SOX, internal controls, tax, treasury, and applicable legal requirements.
Coordinate internal and external audits and strengthen financial processes.

Risk Management & Working Capital
Manage financial risks, including commodity hedging, credit exposure, and operational risk.
Oversee cash-flow forecasting, liquidity planning, inventory controls, and working capital optimization.

Capital Investment & Performance Management
Support capital planning, expenditure requests, ROI analysis, and investment prioritization.
Partner with operational leaders to evaluate equipment investments and process improvements.

Finance Leadership & Development
Lead and develop the site finance team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Build strong partnerships across our client’s site, business unit, and corporate functions.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required; Minimum of 10 years of progressive finance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong financial controlling background, preferably in metals.
Deep understanding of cost accounting, inventory controls, working capital, SOX compliance, and risk management.
SAP, preferably S/4HANA, and business intelligence experience strongly preferred.