Summary:
Directs and leads all Finance & Accounting activities for the manufacturing site, serving as the senior financial leader and strategic business partner to the Plant Head and site leadership team. Accountable for the integrity of the site’s financial statements, compliance with IFRS and company policies, stewardship of assets, working capital performance, cash flow management, internal controls, and achievement of financial and operational objectives. Provides leadership over all Finance & Accounting functions including financial reporting, general accounting, cost accounting, fixed assets, budgeting, forecasting, business performance management, product profitability, inventory management, internal controls, and audit compliance. Scope Overview (Over next 1-3 years) Site Annual Revenue: $750M-$1200MAnnual CapEx: $150M-$250MF&A Direct Reports: 1-2undefined Financial Stewardship & Governance Serve as the senior financial leader for the manufacturing site with overall accountability for financial integrity, compliance, and business performance. Ensure accuracy and completeness of Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement reporting in accordance with IFRS and corporate policies. Own the monthly financial close process and ensure timely, accurate, and transparent financial reporting. Maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting, inventory, fixed assets, purchasing, and cash management. Lead internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of findings. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and governance requirements. Support Customer quote rates & occasional Actual vs Quote reviews Business Performance ManagementLead annual budgets, monthly forecasts, strategic plans, and long-range financial planning. Drive Business Performance Reviews (BPR), KPI reporting, gap analysis, and recovery tracking. Provide financial leadership and decision support to site leadership on operational, commercial, and investment decisions. Analyze profitability, productivity, cash flow, and operational performance and recommend corrective actions. Manufacturing Finance & Cost ManagementLead standard costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and product profitability reporting. Lead financial activities for physical inventories for both the manufacturing site and distribution warehouse. Monitor labor efficiency, material usage, absorption, scrap, and manufacturing variances. Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to drive cost reduction and productivity improvements. Working Capital & Cash Flow ManagementLead site working capital initiatives including inventory and cash flow improvement. Monitor Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC), Working Capital, and Free Cash Flow performance. Develop action plans to improve cash generation and optimize working capital. Capital Investment & Asset ManagementLead financial evaluation, tracking, and reporting of capital expenditures. Lead the annual fixed asset physical inventory. Ensure proper capitalization, depreciation, impairment assessment, and safeguarding of fixed assets. Monitor capital spending against approved budgets and expected returns.
Leadership & Organizational Development:
Lead, develop, and mentor Finance & Accounting personnel.
Drive accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
Support succession planning and organizational capability development.
Systems & Continuous Improvement:- Lead or support ERP implementations, automation initiatives, and process improvements.
- Promote standardization and best practices across Finance & Accounting processes.
- Key Performance Indicators (Included but not limited to)IFRS Operating Profit, EBITDA, Operating Margin
- Forecast Accuracy and Budget Achievement
- Working Capital and Free Cash Flow
- Inventory Accuracy and Inventory Turns
- Material Usage Variance, Labor Efficiency Variance, Manufacturing Absorption, Scrap RateAudit Findings and Internal Control Compliance
- Financial Close Timeliness and Balance Sheet Reconciliation Completion
- Employee Development, Retention, and Succession Readiness
- Authority & Decision Rights
- Monthly financial statement certification
- Forecast submission approval
- Budget submission approval
- Inventory reserve review and approval
- Capital expenditure financial review
- Audit response ownership
- Internal control certification
- Balance Sheet & Cash Flow Management
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field highly preferred. CPA, CMA, MBA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.
Experience:
10+ years of progressive Finance & Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, including leadership responsibilities. Experience in automotive manufacturing and multi-site operations preferred. Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, working capital management, and business partnering.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong understanding of IFRS, financial reporting, internal controls, and manufacturing accounting.
Expertise in cost accounting, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and product profitability.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-support capabilities.
Ability to effectively communicate financial information to both financial and operational leadership.
Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Power Query, Power Pivot, and financial modeling.
Experience with ERP systems required; SAP S/4HANA strongly preferred.
Knowledge of SQL, business intelligence tools, data analytics, and financial reporting automation preferred.
Experience supporting ERP implementations, process improvements, and digital transformation initiatives preferred.
Working Conditions:
On-Site work environment required to support manufacturing operations, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership responsibilities. Position is expected to be on-site five days per week, subject to business needs and company policy. Domestic and occasional international travel may be required to support regional meetings, audits, training, system implementations, and operational initiatives. Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments. Position may require extended hours during month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, audits, physical inventories, and other critical business cycles.
