Finance Director

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions):Financial Leadership: Function as the designated financial leader to all SG&A functional leaders to drive value creation for the Company, partner with operating business leaders for capital planning and growth assessments, and execute strategic projects that advance the organization’s goalsFinancial and Business Strategy: Partner with functional and business leadership to develop and execute forward-thinking strategy, business plans, and initiatives that align with the Company’s long-range strategy and annual operating plans.Continuous Improvement: Develop and implement improved processes, procedures, and internal controls utilizing industry best practices.  Evaluate current operational practices and establish an environment of continuous improvement to ensure established processes support effective and efficient management.Financial Planning: Oversee the long-range plan (LRP), annual operating plan (AOP), quarterly and latest view forecasts for all SG&A and capital expenditures; ensure accountability of financial results to appropriate business unit leadership. Partner with the Engineering and Innovation group in assessing capital required for the business and evaluating capital requirements within a stage gate process.Accounting and Reporting: Coordinate with Accounting the month-end close process to ensure the SG&A and Capex results are accurate and complete; provide an analysis of variances against the approved targets; Provide financial and operational performance trends to leadership and offer advice and counsel to management for continuous improvement opportunities.Business Performance Management: Facilitate the month-end financial reviews with functional leaders to review the P&L performance and key performance indicators (KPI’s); drive development of improvement plans with accountability. Partner with Engineering to forecast cashflow implications from capital projects.Business Development and Capital Planning: Oversee the company’s capital forecast and stage gate process. Analyze and evaluate potential investments and cost saving initiatives as they relate to the company’s financial objectives and work closely with Operations and Regional Finance Directors to track and forecast the results relating to Opex/Capex.Other: Perform ad hoc assignments as necessary, including system improvements and changes, acquisitions, and geographic expansion