Job Description

Finance Manager

Dallas

Fast track to Director

Fantastic opportunity to join a high performing manufacturer in the Highly Engineered Products space.

This position is responsible for leading and developing a finance team, including Business Unit FP&A Leaders, Plant Controllers, and site finance professionals across multiple sites across the US. The role ensures accurate financial reporting, drives forecasting and budgeting improvements, and leads strategic financial planning. Key responsibilities include:

• Timely and accurate reporting of business unit financials.
• Enhancing forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes.
• Partnering with the General Manager (GM) on M&A opportunities, including due diligence for acquisitions.
• Executing business and strategic plans to drive growth and profitability.
• Developing strategies to optimize EBITDA and mitigate financial risks.

This role requires a strong financial leader with the ability to partner with executive leadership, analyze financial data, and develop strategic initiatives. Additionally, the position demands an effective people leader capable of building and managing high-performing teams.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Leadership
• Develops and executes financial strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Evaluates acquisition targets for financial viability and integration opportunities.
• Balances short-term performance with long-term strategic growth.
• Financial Expertise
• Strong analytical skills in budgeting, P&L management, ROI, EBITDA, and capital allocation.
• Ability to interpret financial data and drive decision-making through a financial lens.
• Prioritizes capital investments to maximize returns.
• People & Talent Development
• Builds a highly engaged finance organization and fosters a culture of accountability.
• Coaches and mentors teams to improve financial acumen and drive performance.
• Leads by example with integrity, clear communication, and a results-driven mindset.
• Operational & General Management
• Effectively manages P&L, controls costs, and drives business performance.
• Works cross-functionally to implement financial best practices across sites.
• Capable of influencing decisions in a matrixed global environment.
• Innovation & Process Improvement
• Champions new ideas and process efficiencies to enhance financial reporting and analytics.
• Identifies and implements automation and digital finance solutions to reduce administrative burdens.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of finance/accounting experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proven track record of leading finance teams and driving financial performance.
• Experience in capital investment planning, strategic business planning, and M&A integration.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to evaluate financial and operational metrics.
• Willingness to be hands-on while maintaining a strategic leadership approach.

This is a high-visibility role with significant impact on financial strategy and business growth. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with deep financial expertise and the ability to drive results in a dynamic global environment.

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