Director, Finance

About the role

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

The Director, Finance will be based in Austin, TX, reporting to the VP of Finance. This leader manages a team of finance professionals within the business unit and acts as a strategic finance partner to the senior leadership team. The role is responsible for the accurate compilation, analysis, and reporting of financial data. They will develop, implement, and maintain systems, procedures, and policies so that financial data is accurate and complies with corporate and legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Direct preparation of budgets, review budget proposals, and prepare supporting documentation and justification.
• Manage preparation of the quarterly financial reporting package for leadership review.
• Prepare reports that summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position (income, expenses, and earnings) based on past, present, and expected operations.
• Prepare detailed financial analysis and projections at the customer level.
• Provide the senior leadership team with timely reviews of the organization's financial status and progress across its programs and activities.
• Establish or recommend strategies, objectives, and policies to management.
• Develop financial reporting requirements, and set operational objectives and assignments for the finance team.
• Conduct special studies to analyze complex financial actions and prepare recommendations for policy, procedure, control, or action.
• Research and prepare economic reports on topics including: rate of return and depreciation, working capital requirements, investment opportunities and performance, the impact of governmental requirements.
• Ensure monthly account analyses and reconciliations are performed accurately and on time.
• Support external auditors in their examination of quarterly and year-end financial statements.
• Benchmark systems and controls against market practice to verify process integrity and enhance the Company's value.
• Stay current on industry trends and apply them to the business model as appropriate.
• Coach and mentor finance professionals, and drive HR strategies to recruit and retain a qualified, motivated workforce.

Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, or equivalent experience and training.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) is preferred.
• Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience, including at least 5 years in Finance Management.
• Experience in a manufacturing industry is required.
• Knowledge of US GAAP.

Qualifications

• One of the following certifications is preferred: CPA, CMA, CA, CGA, CFP, or APICS.

Skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, coupled with strong analytical skills and business acumen.
• Demonstrates expert functional knowledge, people management, and process management skills.
• Ability