VP​/Director of Finance

Description

Commercial Finance Manager

Location:

Hybrid
-remote scheduled depending on location and commute distance

Travel:
Approximately 10% (limited travel)

We are seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to provide financial leadership and strategic guidance across Sales, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and Product Management functions within a global manufacturing environment. This highly visible role serves as a key business partner, supporting pricing decisions, product strategy, capital investments, and profitability initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

+ Lead financial analysis and strategic support for Sales, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and Product Management teams.

+ Manage customer quotations, new program financials, and existing business performance, ensuring profitability targets are achieved.

+ Oversee the full quote-to-launch process, including business case development, tooling investments, capital requirements, and financial tracking.

+ Develop and maintain standard costing models, including labor, material, and overhead rates.

+ Partner closely with commercial teams to evaluate pricing strategies, cost impacts, and profitability opportunities while providing financial challenge and guidance when needed.

+ Analyze product line performance, pricing trends, market conditions, and profitability drivers to support strategic decision-making.

+ Drive financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and order book analysis across multiple product lines.

+ Evaluate capital investments and program performance through ROI, NPV, IRR, cash flow, and payback analyses.

+ Validate projected savings and profitability improvements associated with capital projects, engineering redesigns, and operational initiatives.

+ Support the implementation and continuous improvement of costing methodologies and financial reporting processes.

+ Develop and enhance reporting dashboards and performance metrics to improve visibility into business results.

+ Present financial analyses, investment recommendations, and business performance updates to senior leadership.

+ Participate in quarterly capital review meetings and support the management of the global capital plan.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple international locations to ensure alignment on financial objectives and reporting standards.

+ Mentor and develop commercial finance team members, strengthening analytical capabilities and business partnership skills.

Benefits

+ Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance effective Day 1

+ 401(k) Plan

+ Annual Merit Increases

+ Negotiable Vacation Package

+ Relocation Assistance Available

+ Performance-Based Bonus Opportunity

Requirements

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.

+ Manufacturing cost accounting experience required.

+ Strong understanding of standard costing, including labor, material, and overhead cost structures.

+ Experience supporting customer pricing, product costing, profitability analysis, and commercial finance initiatives.

+ Proven ability to evaluate capital investments and build financial models supporting strategic decisions.

+ Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

+ Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions and levels of the organization.

+ Experience working within a manufacturing environment supporting product-based businesses.

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