Director of Finance - Financial Planning & Analysis

Charter Manufacturing•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

Charter Manufacturing is seeking a strategic finance leader for Charter Steel who will partner with business leadership and help shape business direction through financial expertise, business acumen, and cross-functional collaboration. The Director of Finance will lead short- and long-term forecasting, annual business planning, financial analysis and reporting, and the monthly financial close. The role serves as a trusted financial partner to leadership and leads the finance team supporting Commercial, Supply Chain, and General Accounting. The successful candidate will connect financial insight to business strategy, constructively challenge thinking, identify opportunities, and help leaders make informed decisions. They will develop team capability and talent, build strong business-partnership skills, and influence across the Finance organization and the broader business. The role also supports financial controls and processes and Environmental, Quality and Safety Management System requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Eight or more years of experience in accounting and/or finance.
Three or more years of experience as a business partner to a commercial or operations leader.
Experience leading and developing a team.
Ability to work in and lead teams within Finance and cross-functionally within the business.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and qualitative analysis skills.
Experience with planning and forecasting in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to present and communicate financial information clearly and concisely to all organizational levels.
Proven ability to drive Continuous Improvement efforts across functions.
Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with other functional areas.
Proficiency with advanced features of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) and/or CPA.
Experience leading a commercial finance team.
Experience with data management and reporting tools such as Impact or Hyperion.
Experience with business intelligence and analytics platforms for analysis, decision-making, and reporting.
Demonstrated leadership expertise in data analysis and visualization, technology use, and digital transformation.
Strong business process knowledge, particularly in commercial and supply chain functions, including purchasing, logistics, supply planning, and demand planning.
Demonstrated leadership in skill building and talent development in financial planning and analysis and advanced analytics across multiple business functions.
Demonstrated cross-functional leadership and change management skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic finance partner to Charter Steel leadership, providing insight and analysis for business strategy, operating decisions, and long-term growth.
Lead annual business planning, forecasting, and long-range financial planning, ensuring clear assumptions, accurate projections, and business alignment.
Analyze and communicate financial performance, business drivers, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership; prepare executive- and Board-level reporting.
Partner with Commercial and Supply Chain leaders on financial decision-making, customer profitability insights, S&OP support, and business performance.
Lead and improve monthly financial reporting, forecasting models, analytical tools, and processes to increase accuracy, efficiency, and business value.
Oversee accounting and financial activities, including monthly close, balance sheet review, financial controls, and related business-cycle requirements.
Lead, coach, and develop the finance team, strengthening financial, analytical, and business-partnership capabilities.
Use data, analytics, technology, and business intelligence tools to improve reporting, identify trends, and support timely decisions.
Partner cross-functionally on strategic initiatives, financial modeling, Continuous Improvement efforts, and organizational change.
Build relationships across Charter Steel and the broader organization, using business and financial expertise to influence decisions and drive results.
Maintain appropriate financial controls and processes while supporting Environmental, Quality and Safety Management System requirements.