Director of Finance - Confidential

First in class $200-$300M manufacturing company located in North Orange County is seeking a Director of Finance to be an integral part of the outstanding management team and finance department.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse Finance professionals, you will be responsible for leading and developing the FP&A team and ensuring the alignment of financial plans and strategic objectives for the company, including multiple manufacturing sites. Our team is seeking a proactive leader with excellent financial acumen and attention to detail who can thrive and support our mission in this fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environment.

As Finance Director, you will provide critical analysis and insight through KPI’s, drive performance improvement and predictability, and be responsible for the financial planning and analysis of the corporation. Partnering with manufacturing site leadership, you will collaborate and communicate to solve challenging problems and help build a best-in-class business. As a self-starter, you'll be tasked with supporting the build-out of the financial infrastructure and a scalable finance function that has the right people, processes, and tools to enable growth.

The selected candidate will be a key member of Leadership team and will drive critical initiatives to improve the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of insights provided to senior and executive leadership.

Responsibilities:

Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes as well as work closely with the CFO on presentations to the Board of Directors,

Lead the monthly financial reporting process, including variance analysis and management reporting,

Provide accurate and timely financial information and recommendations to support business execution,

Drive improvements in financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities to enhance efficiency and accuracy,

Develop and maintain complex financial models to support decision-making across the organization,

Mentor and develop FP&A team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional growth,

Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for growth,

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of financial plans with strategic objectives,

Collaborate with team members to provide meaningful insights to GM leadership,

Evaluate potential investments, mergers, and acquisitions to support growth initiatives,

Skills and abilities:

Excellent communication and presentation skills,

Demonstrated understanding of financial documents and performance metrics

Proven ability to lead, develop, and grow diverse teams,

Strategic and results-oriented collaborator with multiple stakeholders; able to manage projects and reprioritize as necessary,

Collaborate across businesses with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build internal and external professional relationships,

Strong analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills with expertise in Excel financial modeling,

Experience utilizing ERP tools, financial and operational databases, and accounting software,

Experience with analyzing large datasets and leading the development and maintenance of complex data models and reporting

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Professional finance experience which includes strong manufacturing industry experience

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Desired:

MBA or Master's Degree in a related field preferred

Experience Manufacturing require

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match, generous paid time off plus holidays and sick time.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Equal Employment Opportunity