Vice President of Finance & Business Performance

Michels Corporation • Neenah, WI

17h

About The Position

The Vice President of Finance & Business Performance is the senior financial leader and strategic partner to the Business Group President and executive team. As a member of the leadership team, this position drives financial and operational performance across a complex, project-based business by providing strategic insights, improving profitability, optimizing capital and cash flow, and supporting long-term growth. The role works closely with operations, estimating, project management, equipment, procurement, and business development leaders to translate strategy into measurable business results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Progressive finance leadership experience supporting operationally focused businesses.
• Demonstrated success leading budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, performance management, and capital allocation processes.
• Strong financial modeling, business analysis, and strategic decision-support capabilities.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and executive presence.
• Ability to influence outcomes, build relationships, and drive results across a complex organization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience partnering directly with senior operational executives in construction, infrastructure, engineering, industrial services, manufacturing, or other project-based organizations.
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or other advanced professional designation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic financial partner to the Business Group President and leadership team, providing financial insight, long-range planning, forecasting, scenario analysis, and recommendations to drive profitable growth and operational excellence.
• Lead financial planning and business performance management, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, KPI monitoring, project profitability analysis, cash flow management, working capital optimization, and identifying performance improvement opportunities.
• Support capital allocation and growth initiatives by evaluating investments, acquisitions, market expansion opportunities, and major business decisions through financial modeling, business case development, and return-on-investment analysis.
• Provide financial leadership and stewardship, ensuring strong financial controls, risk management, and policy compliance.
• Develop a high-performing finance team while fostering accountability, collaboration, and financial acumen across the organization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, life, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan, legal plan, and identity theft and monitoring plan. Benefit plans may vary depending on position and location.
• Individual plans to support each person's growth and career goals.
• Opportunities for career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive