Financial Director

Finance Director

Position Overview: Our client is seeking a Finance Director to serve as a strategic business partner and senior finance leader within a growing, multi-entity organization. This role combines financial planning and analysis, technical accounting, operational finance, and strategic decision support to help drive business growth and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and a hands‑on leader with experience supporting executive leadership through budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, process improvements, and acquisition‑related initiatives.

• Lead the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, variance analysis, and executive financial reporting
• Partner with executive leadership to translate business strategies into financial plans, operating metrics, and actionable insights
• Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives, profitability analysis, capital allocation, and business planning
• Support mergers and acquisitions, including financial due diligence, integration planning, purchase accounting coordination, and synergy tracking
• Prepare executive, Board, and lender reporting packages with accurate financial analysis and recommendations
• Drive cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and overall financial performance
• Improve financial reporting processes, systems, and controls to increase efficiency, scalability, and transparency
• Partner cross‑functionally with operations, HR, technology, and business leaders to support organizational objectives
• Develop and mentor a high‑performing finance team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as the organization continues to grow

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required; MBA a plus
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, corporate finance, transaction support, or related leadership roles
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, executive reporting, and business partnering
• Experience supporting multi-entity or high‑growth organizations preferred
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, and post‑acquisition integrations is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and operational finance
• Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to influence senior leadership while balancing strategic planning with hands‑on execution