Director, Finance, North America Grain

Role Overview

Grain & Protein Technologies (GPT) is a complex, global portfolio of agribusinesses operating across five distinct business segments, with manufacturing in 20 locations across 11 countries and revenues exceeding $1.2B. GPT is at a pivotal stage in its growth journey, with a defined operating agenda designed to double EBITDA organically and again through transformative M&A. These are exciting times to join GPT.

As Finance Director for the North America Grain business unit
—the largest within GPT—you will be a critical member of the leadership team, driving financial strategy, operational efficiency, and business performance across a highly dynamic and complex organization. You will partner directly with the Business Unit Leader and SVP Finance to deliver strong financial results while shaping the trajectory of GPT’s most important business.

This role requires a balance of strategic acumen and hands‑on execution. You will lead financial analysis, oversee operational finance, and provide actionable insights that enable smarter decisions in pricing, manufacturing performance, working capital management, and capital investment. You will also play a visible role across the organization, driving accountability and execution through sound financial governance and data‑driven leadership.

• Partner with the Business Unit Leader and co‑lead delivery of the North American P&L objectives.
• Provide financial leadership to support the business unit’s strategic operating agenda and long‑term value creation goals.
• Prepare, analyze, and present standard and ad‑hoc financial reports to senior leadership, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
• Evaluate business assumptions, assess risks, and identify variances versus forecasts and prior periods.
• Lead forecasting, annual operating plans, and long‑range financial planning.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and working capital optimization to support growth and profitability.

• Programmatic Review of Material Margins by SKU, by Customer/ Channel Partner, by Product Family to prevent any profit leakage, strengthen margin profiles, by addressing all aberrations/ distortions.
• Collaborate with plant controllers to monitor monthly performance by value stream, driving continuous improvement and flexing of costs.
• Develop and evaluate business cases for new products, process improvements, and capital investments.

• Identify and implement process improvements that standardize and streamline financial operations.
• Enhance the use of systems (SAP, One Stream, Power BI) for more efficient reporting, forecasting, and decision‑making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance professionals and plant controllers to build a strong, performance‑driven finance organization.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to drive action on operating agenda.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (required)
• MBA (preferred)
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant certification (a plus)
• Minimum of 7 years of finance leadership experience in manufacturing, agribusiness, or other industrial settings

• Proven success financially managing a full business unit P&L in a complex, multi‑site environment
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with expertise in financial modeling, margin analysis, and business performance management
• Proficiency in SAP, One Stream, and Power BI
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and drive results across organizational boundaries

Expected annual salary for this role will be $129,000 – $272,900, plus an annual bonus. This is dependent upon job related knowledge, experience, and skills.

Benefits will include the ability to elect health care and wellness plans, dental and vision plans, flexible and virtual work options (where available), 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, health savings and flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, life…