<p><strong>Finance Director- East Hartford, CT</strong></p><p><strong>Reference ID:</strong> BR0013309922</p><p><strong>Contact: </strong>Brittany Rizzo / [email protected].........</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Company Overview:</strong></p><p>Our client is a large and rapidly growing manufacturing organization with multiple U.S. locations and a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and operational excellence. As they continue to scale, they are seeking a strategic and hands-on <strong>Finance Director</strong> to lead financial operations across multiple sites. This is a high-impact leadership role with visibility to executive leadership and significant influence on business decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>The <strong>Finance Director</strong> will be responsible for overseeing all financial functions including budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, strategic financial planning, and operational analysis across several manufacturing facilities. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in manufacturing finance and demonstrated success in driving financial performance and process improvement in a complex, multi-site environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead financial planning and analysis (FP& A) activities across multiple manufacturing sites.</li><li>Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes ensuring timely and accurate reporting.</li><li>Partner with plant and operations leadership to support cost analysis, pricing strategies, and capital investment decisions.</li><li>Develop and manage annual budgets and rolling forecasts; provide variance analysis and actionable insights.</li><li>Drive standardization and efficiency in financial processes across all locations.</li><li>Support strategic initiatives, including M& A evaluations, footprint optimization, and profitability improvement efforts.</li><li>Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and GAAP standards.</li><li>Lead and develop a high-performing finance team across multiple sites.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.</li><li>8–12+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, with a strong background in manufacturing.</li><li>Proven experience in multi-site finance leadership within a manufacturing or industrial environment.</li><li>Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and cost accounting.</li><li>Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills with a hands-on approach.</li><li>Exceptional communication and leadership abilities, with the capability to influence cross-functional teams.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications (Highly Desired):</strong></p><ul><li>CPA designation or MBA.</li><li>Experience with a Big 4 public accounting firm.</li><li>Experience working in a high-growth or private equity-backed environment.</li><li>ERP system implementation or optimization experience.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join This Opportunity:</strong></p><ul><li>Strategic leadership role in a growing, industry-leading organization.</li><li>High visibility to C-level executives and opportunity to influence long-term business direction.</li><li>Competitive compensation, bonus, and benefits package.</li><li>Supportive, collaborative culture with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.</li></ul>

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