Vaco
Business Finance Leader
Vaco, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Business Finance LeaderWe are collaborating with a specialty materials supplier to find a dynamic Business Finance Leader for their growing team. The ideal candidate will bring both operational experience and a strong finance background. This role demands strategic expertise in costing, absorption, and contribution margins to drive the company's financial goals.
Responsibilities
Direct financial planning, including budgeting and forecasting, to align with strategic goals.
Work with the finance team to produce monthly reports and financial dashboards, offering analysis and narrative for business unit results and collecting metrics.
Formulate financial strategies that support the company's manufacturing goals, and provide insights into margin performance, cost management, and profitability.
Collaborate with regional and plant controllers to ensure accurate and comprehensive financial data analysis.
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through financial analysis to support strategic decisions.
Manage financial operations across manufacturing sites, tracking key metrics such as cost of goods sold and working capital.
Conduct financial modeling and analysis to assess business performance and deliver regular reports with KPIs and financial metrics to senior management.
Recommend strategies to enhance financial performance and efficiency, including evaluating savings from plant consolidations and acquisitions.
Assist in strategic planning by providing financial inputs and developing business cases for Board of Director meetings.
Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate different strategic options.
Maintain accurate financial forecasts and develop risk mitigation strategies to improve financial stability.
Serve as a financial advisor to business unit leaders, offering strategic recommendations and mentoring team members to foster collaboration and high-quality financial analysis.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA or CPA preferred.
8+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and operational finance roles.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerBI, and other analytical tools.
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics NAV, Hyperion) and data extraction for planning and reporting.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to communicate results clearly.
Strong modeling skills, focusing on reporting and strategic development.
Effective in leading cross-functional teams and managing optimization projects.
Excellent communication and conflict management skills, with the ability to collaborate and drive high standards.
Proficient in tailoring communication for diverse audiences and situational leadership.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Responsibilities
Direct financial planning, including budgeting and forecasting, to align with strategic goals.
Work with the finance team to produce monthly reports and financial dashboards, offering analysis and narrative for business unit results and collecting metrics.
Formulate financial strategies that support the company's manufacturing goals, and provide insights into margin performance, cost management, and profitability.
Collaborate with regional and plant controllers to ensure accurate and comprehensive financial data analysis.
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through financial analysis to support strategic decisions.
Manage financial operations across manufacturing sites, tracking key metrics such as cost of goods sold and working capital.
Conduct financial modeling and analysis to assess business performance and deliver regular reports with KPIs and financial metrics to senior management.
Recommend strategies to enhance financial performance and efficiency, including evaluating savings from plant consolidations and acquisitions.
Assist in strategic planning by providing financial inputs and developing business cases for Board of Director meetings.
Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate different strategic options.
Maintain accurate financial forecasts and develop risk mitigation strategies to improve financial stability.
Serve as a financial advisor to business unit leaders, offering strategic recommendations and mentoring team members to foster collaboration and high-quality financial analysis.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA or CPA preferred.
8+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and operational finance roles.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerBI, and other analytical tools.
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics NAV, Hyperion) and data extraction for planning and reporting.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to communicate results clearly.
Strong modeling skills, focusing on reporting and strategic development.
Effective in leading cross-functional teams and managing optimization projects.
Excellent communication and conflict management skills, with the ability to collaborate and drive high standards.
Proficient in tailoring communication for diverse audiences and situational leadership.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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