Sr. Director, Finance - Operations

Sr. Director, Finance - Operations (Finance)

Overview

The Sr. Director, Finance - Operations is a strategic finance leader and primary business partner to Operations, driving financial performance across eight manufacturing facilities. This role ensures cost discipline, capital effectiveness, and financial rigor while fostering a culture of continuous improvement aligned with the ASD Lean Operating System. The position plays a critical role in linking operational performance to financial outcomes and enabling business transformation.

The position reports directly to the SVP, Finance with a dotted line to SVP, Operations & Business Transformation.

Location

Lewisville (DFW), TX

Reports Into

SVP, Finance ASD

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management initiatives and waste elimination programs across all sites.
• Own capital planning and governance for plant operations.
• Direct budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning for manufacturing operations.
• Standardize finance processes across all plants to drive consistency and accuracy.
• Build and develop a high‑performing finance team with clear expectations and accountability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership roles in manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to manage multi‑site operations and large teams.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, and operational finance principles.
• Expertise in linking operational performance to financial results.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and advanced analytics tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in global or multi‑country manufacturing operations.
• Background in digital transformation and automation within finance.
• Industry experience in relevant manufacturing sector.

Success Measures

• Achievement of annual cost‑reduction targets.
• Margin and cash flow improvement.
• Capital ROI attainment.
• Inventory turns and working capital optimization.
• Accuracy and timeliness of forecasts and reporting.

Additional Information

• Travel:
  Up to 30% travel to manufacturing sites.
• Location:
  
  Office based and located in Lewisville, Texas.

Strategic Finance & Business Partnership

• Serve as the lead finance partner to plant and operations leadership, influencing decisions that drive profitability and efficiency.
• Translate operational performance metrics (SQDCCP) into actionable financial insights.
• Provide timely, data‑driven analysis to support strategic and operational decision‑making.

Cost Management & Continuous Improvement

• Lead cost management initiatives and waste elimination programs across all sites.
• Establish annual cost‑reduction targets, validate savings, and ensure sustainability.
• Champion lean principles and financial best practices to support operational excellence.

Capital Planning & Investment Governance

• Own capital planning and governance for plant operations.
• Ensure investments deliver measurable improvements in safety, productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Monitor ROI and enforce disciplined capital allocation processes.

Financial Planning, Reporting & Controls

• Direct budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning for manufacturing operations.
• Ensure GAAP‑compliant reporting and robust internal controls.
• Identify and mitigate risks impacting margin, cash flow, and working capital.

Manufacturing Finance Excellence

• Standardize finance processes across all plants to drive consistency and accuracy.
• Improve inventory management and working capital performance.
• Support ERP/Oracle enhancements and leverage digital tools for analytics and automation.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Build and develop a high‑performing finance team with clear expectations and accountability.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that embraces change and continuous improvement.
• Mentor future finance leaders and promote career growth opportunities.

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