VP Finance, Tools & Outdoor Global Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing finance for a global network of ~45 factories, aligning financial strategies with corporate objectives.
• Develop and execute strategies to optimize costs, drive profitability, and maximize returns on capital employed.
• Provide strategic analysis and recommendations to senior leadership on investments, restructuring, and operational improvements.
• Influence local and regional teams to deliver consolidated global manufacturing expectations.
• Direct preparation, consolidation, and analysis of financial statements and management reports for the global manufacturing network.
• Lead financial planning and analysis processes, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance tracking.
• Champion advanced activity-based costing, should-costing, and refined cost allocation methodologies to enhance profitability insights and cost transparency.
• Oversee design and implementation of internal controls, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, SOX, and statutory requirements.
• Partner with Controllership and Audit teams to address findings, implement gap closure solutions, and continuously improve controls across all manufacturing sites.
• Lead financial aspects of restructuring, footprint optimization, and transformation initiatives, ensuring effective resource allocation, risk management, and project execution.
• Monitor and drive factory and network-level performance, identifying opportunities for efficiency, productivity, and value creation.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and engineering leaders to deliver continuous improvement and world-class manufacturing results.
• Serve as a key finance partner to senior executives, factory leadership, and cross-functional teams across multiple regions, providing clear, actionable insights and fostering a culture of financial discipline and accountability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification desirable.
• 15+ years of progressive finance experience, with significant exposure to manufacturing environments and global operations.
• Demonstrated success in leading large, geographically dispersed teams and complex projects.
• Deep expertise in internal controls, compliance, financial reporting, FP&A, and advanced cost accounting.
• Proven track record in driving operational performance, restructuring, and delivering strategic business outcomes.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate with a global mindset and thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.