Director of Finance (Manufacturing)
Elevate Recruiting, California, MO, United States
Overview
A global manufacturing company that operates within a highly technical, regulated manufacturing environment is hiring a Director of Finance.
The business is experiencing strong growth and increasing operational complexity, creating the need for a finance leader to enhance cost visibility, drive profitability, and support strategic decision-making at the site level.
Director of FP&A / Finance
This role will serve as a key advisor to the General Manager and play a critical role in driving profitability, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Cost Control & Manufacturing Finance
- Own and drive cost control across the factory, including labor, materials, overhead, and production efficiency
- Develop deep insights into standard costing, variances, and margin drivers
- Partner with Operations to identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency gains, and margin expansion
- FP&A & EBITDA Ownership
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning with a focus on EBITDA performance and improvement
- Monitor financial performance and proactively identify risks and opportunities impacting profitability
- Build and maintain driver-based models tied to operational metrics
- Business Partnership (GM & Operations)
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the General Manager, providing financial insight to guide strategic and operational decisions
- Act as the key bridge between Finance and Operations, ensuring alignment on performance, priorities, and initiatives
- Support decision-making around capacity, pricing, product mix, and capital investments
- Data Transparency & Storytelling
- Enhance data transparency across the organization, improving visibility into key financial and operational metrics
- Translate financial results into a clear, compelling story for leadership
- Develop and refine reporting dashboards and KPIs that drive accountability and performance
- Reporting & Performance Management
- Lead monthly close reviews, including variance analysis and performance reporting
- Deliver actionable insights to leadership on factory performance, margins, and cost trends
- Improve reporting processes and cadence in a multi-site environment
Qualifications
- 10–15+ years of progressive experience in FP&A and/or Finance leadership roles
- Strong background in manufacturing finance and cost accounting (required)
- Proven experience driving cost control and EBITDA improvement
- Experience partnering directly with Operations and/or General Managers
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills