Vice President Finance Job Indianapolis Indiana USA,Finance & Banking

Location: Indianapolis

Lead Finance. Drive Strategy. Shape the Future.

We are a privately held, global manufacturing leader with more than $2 billion in annual revenue, serving customers across automotive, industrial, and advanced manufacturing markets. Known for operational excellence, innovation, and long-term stability, we are seeking an accomplished Vice President of Finance to join our executive leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic business partner to the CFO, CEO, and executive leadership team.
Lead all financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range strategic planning.
Oversee financial reporting, management reporting, and business analytics.
Drive profitability improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
Lead annual operating plans, capital investment analysis, and ROI evaluations.
Develop financial models supporting acquisitions, major capital projects, and strategic initiatives.
Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales, and Manufacturing leadership to improve financial performance.
Develop and monitor KPIs that drive operational excellence and accountability.
Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with accounting standards and corporate governance.
Build and mentor a high‑performing finance organization while fostering continuous improvement.
Support treasury, working capital optimization, and cash flow management initiatives.
Present financial results and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and ownership.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA and/or CPA preferred).
15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
Executive‑level finance experience within a complex manufacturing organization exceeding $1 billion in annual revenue.
Strong background supporting multi‑site manufacturing operations.
- Manufacturing cost accounting
- Strategic planning
- Capital investment analysis
- Operational finance
- Business intelligence and analytics
Experience leading large finance teams across multiple locations.
Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to influence executive decision‑making through data‑driven insights.
ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced financial modeling expertise.

Preferred Experience

Automotive or Tier 1 supplier experience
Lean manufacturing environment
Global manufacturing operations
Private equity or privately held company experience
International operations and multi‑currency reporting
Strategic thinking
High business acumen
Collaborative leadership
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
Ability to influence across all levels of the organization
Commitment to developing future finance leaders

What We Offer

Executive leadership opportunity with a market‑leading manufacturer
Highly visible role with direct executive team interaction
Annual performance bonus
Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
Professional development and executive leadership opportunities

If you are interested and qualified, please send your updated resume as a MS Word document, along with a brief summary of how your experience aligns with this position, to

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