VP​/Director of Finance

Description

Colleen McAuliffe at Robert Half is looking for an experienced finance executive to lead and oversee regional financial operations within a dynamic industrial organization. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker capable of driving financial governance, optimizing operational cost structures, and partnering with manufacturing teams to elevate overall business performance. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of financial expertise and operational insight to support both regional and corporate objectives.

This is not traditional VP/ Controller / Finance role- it is a business role working very closely with operations - mulit-plant oversight

Responsibilities:

- Oversee all regional financial activities, including forecasting, budgeting, cost accounting, credit analysis, and financial reporting.

- Lead and mentor a detail-oriented finance team supporting multi-site manufacturing operations.

- Collaborate with operational leaders to improve plant performance, streamline processes, and enhance profitability.

- Translate complex financial data into actionable insights that align with organizational goals.

- Develop and maintain internal control frameworks in coordination with corporate finance standards.

- Manage working capital effectively, including oversight of credit and collections performance.

- Identify and implement strategies to mitigate financial risks across the regional portfolio.

- Strengthen cost management systems within manufacturing environments to ensure product line and customer profitability.

- Partner with manufacturing teams to drive efficiency and enhance margins through data-driven decision-making.

- Support corporate leadership with financial insights that guide strategic planning and execution.

Requirements - Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance leadership roles, preferably within manufacturing or industrial sectors.

- Proven expertise in annual budgeting, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.

- Strong ability to develop and implement cash flow forecasts and analyze financial statements.

- Experience in manufacturing cost accounting and understanding cost drivers.

- Demonstrated success in building business partnerships with operational teams.

- Advanced knowledge of financial control frameworks and risk mitigation strategies.

- Skilled in translating financial data into actionable business recommendations.

- Excellent leadership and team development capabilities.

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