Finance Director

Pregis•Granite Falls, NC

13d•$180,000 - $220,000

About The Position

The Finance Director – RTU is responsible for leading all financial planning, analysis, reporting, and control activities for manufacturing operations. This role partners with plant leadership, supply chain, operations, and executive management to drive profitability, improve operational performance, support strategic decision-making, and ensure strong financial governance. The Finance Director provides financial leadership for budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, capital investment analysis, inventory management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Prior financial leadership experience in a progressive organization.
Operational finance experience, including three years in a leadership position.
Experience with SAP is critical.
Proven experience leading a multi-million dollar P&L, preferably in a product manufacturing business.
Seven to fifteen years of experience in related manufacturing industry.
BA/BS degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting.
CPA/CMA preferred.

Nice To Haves

Master of Business Administration preferred.
CPA/CMA preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the financial close process.
Provide financial leadership and business partnership to manufacturing and operations teams.
Develop and execute financial strategies that support company objectives and growth plans.
Deliver actionable insights to improve profitability, productivity, and operational efficiency.
Support strategic initiatives, acquisitions, expansions, and capital investment decisions.
Contribute to the development of the company strategy across all areas of the business unit, challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers to optimize the company's financial performance and strategic position.
Partner with the business unit president and leadership team to deliver on an accelerated five-year growth strategy to grow the business 5x in the next five-years.
Direct activities associated with revenue generation, cost management, capital expenditure investment, asset management and balance sheet of the business unit.
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
Analyze financial and operational performance against budgets and targets.
Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the organization’s financial function and performance.
Establish and maintain a high performing team. Foster growth and development within the team.
Drive cash flow and manage the working capital of the business.
Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
Oversee standard costing, product costing, and cost accounting processes.