Senior Finance Director

About the role

The Senior Director of Finance provides strategic financial leadership for a division, partnering with divisional and executive leadership to drive growth and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner, offering insights on business decisions and supporting data-driven strategies.
• Lead and develop a global finance team, fostering collaboration, coaching, and talent growth.
• Oversee financial reporting, including FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and providing updates to leadership.
• Manage strategic planning, long-term projections, and annual budgeting processes.
• Monitor KPIs aligned with business targets, driving accountability and performance.
• Streamline financial processes through technology and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, US GAAP, IFRS, and manage audit processes.
• Collaborate on divisional initiatives like market share growth, pricing, and footprint optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA and CPA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience, including global P&L leadership in manufacturing.
• Experience with multi-site operations, international reporting, and manufacturing finance.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills; capable of influencing senior teams.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, Hyperion, OneStream), and MS Office tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt strategies, and foster a results-oriented environment.

Additional Information

The role involves working in a hybrid model, with travel up to 25%, including international trips. The position requires a resourceful, proactive leader committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.