Director of Finance

Hutchinson

$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field; MBA or relevant certification preferred
  • 10+ years of financial management experience in the automotive industry (tier one automotive supplier) with leadership experience in manufacturing
  • Strong cash management and financial analysis expertise
  • Demonstrated ability to manage fixed costs and enhance profitability
  • Experience in inventory management and production standardization
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across organization levels
  • Proficient in financial software and ERP systems; advanced Excel skills required
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

  • Oversee cash flow management and forecasting, analyzing working capital components
  • Analyze revenue streams and gross margins to inform financial performance decisions
  • Collaborate with production teams to establish and monitor financial production standards
  • Develop reporting systems to track industrial performance metrics and drive improvements
  • Lead inventory optimization initiatives to reduce excess stock and ensure supply continuity
  • Manage fixed costs to maintain budgetary targets and operational efficiency
  • Identify and implement strategies to enhance profitability across manufacturing sites
  • Prepare accurate financial forecasts and budgets and suggest corrective actions
  • Annual preparation of the long-term plan and budgets in collaboration with executives

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation reflecting skills and contributions
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision options
  • Company-paid coverage for long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance
  • Generous paid time off policies supporting personal well-being
  • Retirement planning with a 401(k) plan featuring employer matching contributions
  • Opportunities for global collaboration with local impact, enhancing career development
Full Job Description
Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Cash Management: Oversee cash flow management and forecasting, ensuring monthly analysis of all elements related to Working Capital, inventory, customer and supplier payment terms, identifying a gap analysis with proper corrective actions. This includes monitoring outstanding payments, management of credit limits, and anticipation of nonpayment risk
  • Revenue Analysis: Analyze revenue streams and standard gross margins, providing insights to drive financial performance relative to high and low standard margin analysis monthly so informed decision-making is possible. Measures the impact of unit price changes, current exchange rate fluctuations, tooling depreciation and R&D costs.
  • Production Standards: Collaborate with production teams to establish and monitor production standards, ensuring alignment with financial goals and operational efficiency to ensure the accuracy of product profitability evaluating actual performance, workshop efficiency, and creating reliable budgets and projections.
  • Industrial Performance Reporting: Develop and implement comprehensive reporting systems to track and analyze industrial performance metrics, driving continuous improvement initiatives; labor management variances, raw materials variances, and ODC (other direct cost) to ensure adherence to the performance monitoring system.
  • Inventory Optimization: Lead initiatives to enhance inventory reliability and optimization, minimizing excess and obsolete stock while ensuring adequate supply for production.
  • Fixed Cost Management: Monitor and manage fixed costs, ensuring alignment with budgetary targets and operational efficiency. Monitor monthly deviations between actual expenses and budgetary targets, managing fixed costs and ensuring finance balance. Identify cost saving opportunities.
  • Profitability Management: Identify and implement strategies to enhance bottom-line profitability across all manufacturing sites.
  • Financial Forecasting: Prepare accurate financial forecasts and budgets, analyzing variances and recommending corrective actions to meet financial objectives.
  • Long Term Plan Strategy and Budget: Annually prepares the LTP and Budgets for HAVS North America with the Executive Vice President, Sales, and other cross functional departments.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations, sales, and supply chain teams to align financial strategies with overall business goals and objectives

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field; MBA or relevant professional certification (CMA, CPA) preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial management experience within the automotive industry (tier one automotive supplier) with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong expertise in cash management, financial analysis, and performance reporting.
  • Proven track record in managing fixed costs and optimizing profitability.
  • Experience with inventory management and production standardization in a manufacturing setting.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
  • Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems; advanced Excel skills required.
  • Bilingual English and Spanish preferred

What We Offer:

Competitive Compensation

Enjoy an attractive salary that reflects your skills, experience, and contributions.

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Choose from a range of medical, dental, and vision insurance options to fit your needs and those of your family.

Company-Paid Coverage

We provide company-sponsored Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D Insurance, with the option to enhance your coverage through buy-up plans.

Generous Paid Time Off

Recharge with competitive PTO policies that support your personal time, holidays, and overall well-being.

Retirement Planning

Prepare for your future with our 401(k) retirement plan, featuring an employer match to help you grow your savings

Global Opportunities & Local Impact

Be part of a company that offers international collaboration and local empowerment, giving you the chance to make a real impact while building a global career.

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