Director, Ops Finance

SUMMARY: The position will require working closely as a business partner with management and multiple functions including Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain and R&D to develop and implement strategic, operational, and process improvements that will drive business performance and margin growth. He/she will directly report to the Finance Director NSA and be located at the Madison, IN manufacturing site.

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Dover’s Vehicle Service Group is the global leader in designing and manufacturing vehicle service, collision and automotive OEM equipment. It is one of the founding companies of Dover Corporation, an eight billion dollar diversified global manufacturer. VSG consists of fifteen leading vehicle lifting brands (Rotary, Forward, Blitz, Ravaglioli etc.), collision repair (Chief), wheel services, diagnostics (Butler, Rotary, Chief and Ravaglioli) and tier-one automotive brands (WARN Automotive) with operations worldwide, including regional business operation centers and large manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe and Asia.

• Support the Operations and Supply Chain leaders to drive process improvements, establish rigor and action with operational scorecard/metrics that will improve productivity and improve profitability.
• Reporting/analyzing monthly financial performance, preparing budgets and forecasts, working closely with plant management in analyzing, improving and measuring operational performance.
• Partner with plant leadership teams to identify opportunities that will increase productivity and deliver cost savings.
• Enhance the processes and tools used to deliver management reporting to provide relevant, timely financial information to support decision-making, aligned with organizational objectives.
• Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including revenue, cost of sales, expenses, capital expenditures, free cash flow, and other relevant areas.
• Provide commentary and presentations of financial performance trends and root cause analysis of forecast/plan variances.
• Oversee cost accountant to maintain and improve standard costing processes
• Support planning to understand capacity versus demand in forecast and strategic plan processes.
• Improve inventory accuracy through monitoring and enforcement of cycle count program.
• Develop and utilize robust analytical tools to identify areas for operational efficiency improvements and cost savings.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing events, Gemba walks and other cost reduction initiatives.
• Provide mentoring, leadership, and development within the finance team.
• Ability to effectively interact when dealing with internal and external personnel.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality with all information obtained.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Previous experience as Manufacturing Plant Controller
• Proved experience in standard costs accounting system. Preferably have either CPA and/or CMA or an MBA.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment using ERP systems.
• 10+ years’ experience in a professional finance/business environment.
• Business-oriented financial professional.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills, proven results orientation, and ability to deliver quality, on-time results are key.
• Significant ability in financial modeling with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to maintain honesty, integrity, and professionalism in all interactions.
• Must be knowledgeable in financial accounting and reporting.
• Possess excellent analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Be skilled in ability to effectively communicate accounting and financial information to all levels across the organization.
• Have a sense of urgency in their delivery and flexibility in terms of their style and approach.
• Must be a strong leader and change agent with high integrity and proven success managing and developing a team.
• Take full ownership and accountability for their group performance and will always strive towards continuous improvement.

Creates value for customers addressing known and unknown needs. Knows and understands all aspects of the global market, including: economics (regulatory issues, corporate compliance, etc.), products and services, channels, the customers and their end-markets.

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