VP Finance, Tools & Outdoor Global Manufacturing

About the role

The Vice President Finance, T&O Global Manufacturing will be part of our Tools & Outdoor Global Supply Chain Finance team working as a hybrid employee. This role reports into the CFO, Tools & Outdoor Global Supply Chain, leads Regional/Factory Finance Leaders, and interfaces with Supply Chain Leadership Team, Operations Strategy, Quality, Brand Leaders, Audit, Treasury, Tax and Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing finance for a global network of ~45 factories, aligning financial strategies with corporate objectives.
• Develop and execute strategies to optimize costs, drive profitability, and maximize returns on capital employed.
• Provide strategic analysis and recommendations to senior leadership on investments, restructuring, and operational improvements.
• Influence local and regional teams to deliver consolidated global manufacturing expectations.
• Direct preparation, consolidation, and analysis of financial statements and management reports for the global manufacturing network.
• Lead financial planning and analysis processes, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance tracking.
• Champion advanced activity-based costing, should-costing, and refined cost allocation methodologies to enhance profitability insights and cost transparency.
• Oversee design and implementation of internal controls, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, SOX, and statutory requirements.
• Partner with Controllership and Audit teams to address findings, implement gap closure solutions, and continuously improve controls across all manufacturing sites.
• Transform and network optimization, leading financial aspects of restructuring, footprint optimization, and transformation initiatives, ensuring effective resource allocation, risk management, and project execution.
• Monitor and drive factory and network-level performance, identifying opportunities for efficiency, productivity, and value creation.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and engineering leaders to deliver continuous improvement and world-class manufacturing results.
• Serve as a key finance partner to senior executives, factory leadership, and cross-functional teams across multiple regions. Provide clear, actionable insights and foster a culture of financial discipline and accountability.

Requirements

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification desirable.
• 15+ years of progressive finance experience, with significant exposure to manufacturing environments and global operations.
• Demonstrated success in leading large, geographically dispersed teams and complex projects.
• Deep expertise in internal controls, compliance, financial reporting, FP&A, and advanced cost accounting.
• Proven track record in driving operational performance, restructuring, and delivering strategic business outcomes.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate with a global mindset and thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and practices, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Knowledge of internal controls, SOX compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with advanced cost accounting and activity-based costing methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

• Strategic financial planning and analysis.
• Internal controls and compliance.
• Financial reporting and analysis.
• Cost accounting and advanced costing methodologies.
• Project management and transformation.
• Stakeholder engagement and collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $189,600.00 - $338,000.00.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
• Volunteer opportunities and sustainable business practices.

Pay

$189,600.00 - $338,000.00 per year

Schedule

This role is a hybrid position, combining remote and in-office work. Locations include New Britain, Connecticut, Towson, Maryland, and Charlotte, North Carolina.