Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
15+ years in finance leadership within manufacturing, supply chain, or operations environments.
Proven experience as a finance partner for global supply chain operations.
Expertise in cost accounting, inventory management, and operational finance drivers.
Ability to influence senior leaders and challenge assumptions using data.
Experience in a matrixed global organization and COE finance models.
Responsibilities
Serve as finance partner to Global Supply Chain and Operations leaders, providing insights for strategic decisions.
Translate operational strategies into clear financial implications and business cases.
Support long-range planning, capital investment prioritization, and scenario modeling tied to initiatives.
Lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance management across global operations.
Own operational P&L drivers and lead monthly KPI reviews by factory and region.
Partner with operations to track cost reduction and productivity initiatives.
Drive financial rigor in inventory management and improve forecasting accuracy.
Benefits
Access to a high-performing team with opportunities for leadership development.
Work in a collaborative environment with cross-functional relationships.
Participation in strategic decision-making at the senior leadership level.
Engagement in significant cost-saving and margin improvement initiatives.
Opportunity to influence operational finance practices within a global framework.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities: Strategic Finance Leadership
Serve as the primary finance partner to Global Supply Chain and Operations leadership, providing fact-based insights to support strategic and operational decisions.
Translate operational strategies (network optimization, make/buy decisions, manufacturing footprint optimization, capacity planning, cost savings) into clear financial implications and business cases.
Support long-range planning, capital investment prioritization, and scenario modeling tied to growth, resilience, and productivity initiatives. Financial Planning, Analysis & Performance Management
Lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance management for global operations, including manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and inventory.
Own and explain operational P&L drivers, including cost of goods sold, absorption, productivity, inflation, and operational variances.
Lead monthly Finance / Operational KPI review by factory and region
Partner with FP&A and Supply Chain Finance COEs to ensure consistent assumptions, analytics, and performance reporting. Cost, Productivity & Margin Improvement
Partner with Operations and Supply Chain leaders to identify, quantify, and track cost reduction, productivity, and margin improvement initiatives.
Provide financial leadership on sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, transportation optimization, and footprint decisions.
Establish financial guardrails while enabling speed and flexibility in operational execution. Working Capital & Inventory Optimization
Drive financial rigor around inventory management, obsolescence, turns, and cash conversion.
Partner with Operations, Planning, and Logistics teams to improve forecasting accuracy and working capital efficiency.
Provide transparency and accountability for inventory-related risks and opportunities. Capital Investment & Governance
Lead financial evaluation of capital investments, automation initiatives, and operational transformation programs.
Ensure disciplined capital governance, post-investment tracking, and return-on-investment analysis. Leadership & Talent Development
Lead and develop a high-performing team of finance business partners and managers supporting global operations.
Model a "roll-up-your-sleeves" leadership style, balancing people leadership with direct individual contribution.
Build strong cross-functional relationships and influence at senior leadership levels.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA strongly preferred).
15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or operations-intensive environments.
Demonstrated success as a senior finance business partner supporting global operations or supply chain organizations.
Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, working capital, and operational finance drivers.
Proven ability to influence senior leaders, challenge assumptions, and drive change through data and insight.
Experience working in a matrixed, global organization and partnering within a COE finance model. Key Competencies
Strategic and operational finance leadership
Executive-level business partnering
Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities
Operational acumen and systems thinking
Change leadership and influence
Clear, concise executive communication What Success Looks Like in This Role
Improved cost competitiveness and operational margin performance
Strong financial visibility and decision support for Global Supply Chain & Operations leadership
Disciplined capital deployment and measurable returns on investment
Enhanced working capital efficiency and inventory management
A trusted, value-added finance partner embedded in the operations leadership team #LI-KF1
