Regional Finance Director

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operational areas affecting the business, including Planning and Forecasting, Asset Management, Manufacturing/Costing, and ad hoc analysis as required.
• Proactively partners with the business management in establishing and managing the strategic direction and financial goals to drive breakthrough results.
• Interprets operating results as they affect the financial aspects of the business and makes specific recommendations which will result in cost reduction and profit improvement.
• Directs the preparation of statistics for periodic and yearly financial metrics, including the preparation of charts and graphs showing key performance metrics progress, conditions and results.
• Provides financial analysis and support to the business, including capital expenditure justification and analysis, sales trend analysis, and customer/product P&L analysis.
• Affords assistance with coordination and completeness of the Strategic Plan and Budget Plan processes, including identifying key issues, objectives, risks and opportunities.
• Identifies best practices and continuous improvement opportunities and facilitates embedment of the practices into the organization.
• Provides direct supervision to employees, ensuring development of the team to reach their full potential through individual coaching, training, career development, and preparing them to assume increased responsibility.
• Participates in travel required by CFO or Regional Operations Director, as needed.
• Completes ad hoc projects, as needed.
• Performs any other project/task as assigned by Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and/or MBA preferred.
• Minimum Ten (10) years of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, required.
• Minimum Five (5) years prior management experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, required.
• Demonstrates initiative, dedication, and technical competence.
• Proficient in computer/systems skills – MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook).
• Knowledge of SAP and IFS required, with similar ERP software knowledge also preferred.
• Knowledge of ERP systems architecture required.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent cooperation and collaboration skills.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• High degree of concentration, attention to detail, high energy, self-motivated and self-reliant.
• Ability to interact well with all personality types.
• Ability to handle personal and confidential information.