The Finance Director of FP&A will oversee all FP&A activities for the North America Forged Products Business Unit, covering operations in Cudahy, Appleton, and Coon Valley, WI; Irvine, CA; and Chihuahua, Mexico. Based in Cudahy, WI, this role reports directly to the VP Finance for ATI Forged Products and leads a growing team, collaborating daily with site controllers, FP&A counterparts, and executive leadership across ATI.
This is an on-site role, 5 days a week. No hybrid/remote option.
RESPONSIBILITIESStrategic Leadership & Executive Partnership- Serve as the primary FP&A leader and strategic advisor to the BU VP Finance, BU President, and executive operations leadership.
- Drive strategic decision-making through forward-looking financial insights, scenario modeling, and risk/opportunity analysis.
- Lead financial support for strategic initiatives including productivity programs, footprint optimization, capital deployment, commercial strategies, and enterprise-wide transformation efforts.
- Influence BU strategy, long-range planning, and resource allocation through data-driven recommendations.
Financial Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management- Direct the full FP&A cycle for the BU, including annual operating plans, quarterly and monthly forecasts, and long-range financial planning.
- Oversee driver-based forecasting models that improve accuracy and support complex scenario planning.
- Deliver executive-level performance analyses with clear insights on variance drivers, operational trends, KPIs, and margin performance.
- Guide financial evaluation of capital investments, major customer programs, and strategic initiatives, including ROI, sensitivity modeling, and alignment to long-term BU strategy.
Financial Systems, Tools & Process Improvement- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance forecasting accuracy, analytical depth, and reporting efficiency across the BU.
- Champion advanced analytics, digital tools, dashboards, and data standardization across multiple manufacturing sites.
- Partner with Corporate FP&A and IT on systems modernization, ensuring data integrity and process consistency in planning systems and reporting platforms.
Team Leadership, Development & Organizational Influence- Direct and develop an expanded FP&A team supporting multisite operations, including talent planning, succession development, and capability building.
- Establish best-in-class analytical and communication standards, raising the impact and strategic value of the FP&A function.
- Foster a culture of high performance, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting required.
- 8-10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, finance, or accounting within manufacturing or industrial services, including 3-5 years of leadership responsibility.
- Strong US GAAP experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.
- Experience leading FP&A across a multisite or global manufacturing environment.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS- Deep financial and operational acumen including standard costing, cost drivers, productivity, and manufacturing economics.
- Advanced financial modeling, forecasting methodologies, and use of dashboarding/BI tools.
- Exceptional ability to synthesize complex financial topics and communicate them clearly to senior leadership.
- Strong ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and drive structured problem-solving.
KEY LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS- Influential leader capable of aligning diverse stakeholders and driving performance across organizational boundaries.
- Proactive, disciplined, and highly organized with a strong bias for action.
- Experienced change leader with a track record supporting or leading transformational initiatives such as ERP modernization, process redesign, or new financial systems.
- Communicates with clarity, confidence, and strategic insight.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS- This role includes competitive compensation, performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for long-term leadership development.
