Director of Finance

Our client is an organization in the Waukesha County area that’s looking for a Director of
Finance. Our client is looking for someone with 10+ years of experience, with excellent communication and leadership skills. This company offers a collaborative culture, competitive benefits, and flexibility. This position is onsite.

The Director of Finance will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Serve as the finance business partner for operations leadership, providing strategic financial guidance to manufacturing, distribution, procurement, and operational functions.
• Lead operational planning, forecasting, budgeting, and scenario analysis to support business objectives, resource allocation, and long-term growth initiatives.
• Drive capital planning and investment analysis, evaluating capital projects, monitoring returns, and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and execute cost reduction, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and profitability.
• Develop and oversee costing, pricing, and margin management strategies, improving cost transparency and supporting profitable business decisions.
• Establish and monitor operational and financial performance metrics, delivering insights, dashboards, and reporting to support data-driven decision-making.
• Standardize financial processes, reporting, and best practices across business units, including supporting business integrations, operational transformations, and organizational growth initiatives.

The Director of Finance will possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required), MBA and/or CPA/CMA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with significant leadership in manufacturing and/or distribution environments.
• Experience supporting multi-site or global operations required.
• Proven ability to influence leaders and drive alignment across functions without direct authority.
• Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial concepts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.