Senior Director, Operations Finance

Manufacturing operations finance leader for Fortune Brands Innovations overseeing North American and Asia Manufacturing by leading finance teams across all locations amplified by effective business partnership with the VP, North American Manufacturing. Position location: Deerfield, IL RESPONSIBLIITIES:What you will be doingGuide and develop the Operations Finance Manufacturing team while serving as a strategic and trusted partner to the VP North America Manufacturing.Establish strong financial partnerships with Plant Leaders, fostering collaboration to drive business objectives.Oversee and deliver the preparation of reports which summarize performance of manufacturing for North America and China Manufacturing that include: Master Lock (MKE + Mexico), Moen (New Bern & Sanford), Riobel, Therma-Tru (Butler & Matamoras), EMTEK, Yale/August, Larson, Fiberon, and Solar)  plants, including business activity and financial position based on past, present, and expected operations and performance on $500M+ cost.Lead and deliver the annual N.A. & Asia manufacturing operating financial plan and monthly forecasts, report actual results against forecast and planned performance with clear drivers of changeEffectively manage the communication of detailed analysis into relevant, clear, and concise information that will lead to actionable initiatives.Hold team accountable to comply with internal control policies such as system access, facility access, inventory control, receiving/shipping processes, etc.Drive continuous improvement, streamlining processes to enhance efficiency and deliver faster, more actionable insights.Develop and mentor direct and indirect reports across manufacturing facilities (50+ headcount), responsible for: strategic & financial planning, reporting & analysis, capital allocation & cash flow management, forecasting, the statutory & managerial close, resource allocation & expense management.Develop routine and ad hoc financial presentations as necessary. QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline (i.e. Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Science, etc.) is required. 10+ years of progressively responsible relevant work experience is required.  15+ years of experience preferred.Prior experience should include strategic and financial planning process participation, as well as reporting, analysis, and forecasting process ownership.Strong and confident communication skills are required (oral and written), as well as strong analytical skillsMust have experience with IT systems and managerial reporting toolsProficiency with MS Office and Excel modeling and data managementResponsibility for owning managerial & statutory close processes PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: MBA with concentration in Finance, Accounting or Economics is preferred.  CPA/CMA is preferred.Prior experience in manufacturing and distribution of branded goods or fast-moving consumer goods industry is preferred.Strong experience successfully contributing within cross functional teams.Strong experience preparing analysis for presentation at senior levelsPossess a strong track record of process leadership and process improvement.