Role Overview
Grain & Protein Technologies (GPT) is a complex, global portfolio of agribusinesses operating across five distinct business segments, with manufacturing in 20 locations across 11 countries and revenues exceeding $1.2B. GPT is at a pivotal stage in its growth journey, with a defined operating agenda designed to double EBITDA organically and again through transformative M&A. These are exciting times to join GPT.
As Finance Director for the North America Grain business unit —the largest within GPT—you will be a critical member of the leadership team, driving financial strategy, operational efficiency, and business performance across a highly dynamic and complex organization. You will partner directly with the Business Unit Leader and SVP Finance to deliver strong financial results while shaping the trajectory of GPT’s most important business.
This role requires a balance of strategic acumen and hands‑on execution. You will lead financial analysis, oversee operational finance, and provide actionable insights that enable smarter decisions in pricing, manufacturing performance, working capital management, and capital investment. You will also play a visible role across the organization, driving accountability and execution through sound financial governance and data‑driven leadership.
Your Impact
Strategic & Operational Finance
- Partner with the Business Unit Leader and co‑lead delivery of the North American P&L objectives.
- Provide financial leadership to support the business unit’s strategic operating agenda and long‑term value creation goals.
- Prepare, analyze, and present standard and ad‑hoc financial reports to senior leadership, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
- Evaluate business assumptions, assess risks, and identify variances versus forecasts and prior periods.
- Lead forecasting, annual operating plans, and long‑range financial planning.
- Oversee cash flow forecasting and working capital optimization to support growth and profitability.
Performance Management & Analytics
- Programmatic Review of Material Margins by SKU, by Customer/ Channel Partner, by Product Family to prevent any profit leakage, strengthen margin profiles, by addressing all aberrations/ distortions.
- Collaborate with plant controllers to monitor monthly performance by value stream, driving continuous improvement and flexing of costs.
- Develop and evaluate business cases for new products, process improvements, and capital investments.
Process Improvement & Governance
- Identify and implement process improvements that standardize and streamline financial operations.
- Enhance the use of systems (SAP, OneStream, Power BI) for more efficient reporting, forecasting, and decision‑making.
- Lead, mentor, and develop finance professionals and plant controllers to build a strong, performance‑driven finance organization.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to drive action on operating agenda.
Your Experience and Qualifications
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (required)
- MBA (preferred)
- CPA, CMA, or other relevant certification (a plus)
- Minimum of 7 years of finance leadership experience in manufacturing, agribusiness, or other industrial settings
Skills & Experience
- Proven success financially managing a full business unit P&L in a complex, multi‑site environment
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with expertise in financial modeling, margin analysis, and business performance management
- Proficiency in SAP, OneStream, and Power BI
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and drive results across organizational boundaries
Your Compensation and Benefits
Expected annual salary for this role will be $129,000 – $272,900, plus an annual bonus. This is dependent upon job related knowledge, experience, and skills.
Benefits will include the ability to elect health care and wellness plans, dental and vision plans, flexible and virtual work options (where available), 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, health savings and flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, life insurance, and other supplemental insurance plans.
Your Workplace and Travel
You will be working a hybrid role (Monday – Thursday in office, and Friday flex day) based out of Assumption, IL.
We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.
Why Join GPT
At GPT, you’ll be part of a purpose‑driven, values‑led organization with a high‑performance culture and a clear vision for growth. This is a rare opportunity to help shape the financial and operational future of a $1.2B global leader in agribusiness—working alongside an accomplished leadership team, private equity professionals, and world‑class talent.
Expect long days, extensive collaboration, and deeply rewarding professional growth—supported by competitive base compensation and significant variable incentive compensation.
If you’re an ambitious finance leader ready to make a lasting impact and help take GPT from good to great, we invite you to join us at this exciting inflection point in our journey.
Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!
Grain & Protein Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.
1. GPT Purpose: Feeding the World Better, through high quality grain and responsibly raised protein
2. GPT Mission: Make Farmers and Agribusiness Managers more productive and more profitable
3. GPT Culture: Winning Values and Winning Behaviors that nurtures a “Winners Win” culture of excellence
4. GPT Approach: Achieve balanced and sustainable success for Employees, Customers, and Owners
Grain & Protein Technologies is a leading global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of reliable, durable, and innovative equipment solutions for grain, seed, poultry, egg, and swine production. Generating $1.1 billion in annual revenue, the Company serves farmers and agribusiness managers in over 100 countries and currently operates 19 manufacturing facilities across 5 continents, employing more than 3600 people.
The Company goes to market with its strong portfolio of industry leading brands – GSI, Cumberland, AP, Tecno, Cimbria, Aerotech, Reventa, and Euroemme. With its Company Purpose of “Feeding the World Better”, Grain & Protein Technologies emphasizes advancing smart technologies and offering innovative technical solutions to make farmers and agribusiness managers more productive and profitable in a sustainable way.
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