Operations Finance Director

Job Description

A client of Insight Global is seeking an Operations Finance Director to serve as the enterprise owner of operations finance performance across all manufacturing sites. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role oversees consolidated cost, margin, productivity, inventory, and working‑capital outcomes. The Operations Finance Director leads the Plant Controller organization, governs enterprise planning frameworks, and provides CFO‑ready insights that connect plant‑level execution to enterprise financial commitments.

This is the highest‑scope operational finance role in the company.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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• 15+ years of progressive experience in operations finance, manufacturing finance, FP&A, or enterprise business partnering

• Demonstrated experience leading multi‑site or enterprise‑level operations finance organizations

• Proven leadership of other finance leaders (e.g., Plant Controllers, BU finance leads)

• Deep expertise in manufacturing and supply chain financial drivers (conversion cost, overhead, labor efficiency, material usage, inventory, working capital)

• Strong ability to connect granular operational detail to enterprise‑level financial outcomes

• Experience owning enterprise planning frameworks, forecasting methodologies, and performance governance

• Executive‑level communication and presence; ability to influence senior leaders across operations, supply chain, engineering, and corporate finance

• Proven track record influencing complex operational, financial, and capital allocation decisions

• Advanced financial modeling and scenario analysis skills for strategic trade‑offs and capital decisions

• Strong systems orientation, including ERP environments (SAP preferred) and digital analytics tools

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA strongly preferred

• CPA, CMA, or similar certification strongly preferred

• Ability to operate in complex, matrixed environments with competing priorities
  * Experience building or restructuring a plant controller organization

• Experience governing enterprise capital planning and ROI evaluation

• Experience leading cost‑transformation or productivity programs across multiple sites

• Experience supporting CFO‑level initiatives (earnings prep, investor‑grade analytics)