<p>We are looking for a strategic finance leader to guide financial performance and support business growth with a dynamic manufacturing company in Overland Park, Kansas. This role will oversee planning, reporting, cash management, and compliance while partnering closely with commercial and operational teams to improve decision-making. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in FP& A and commercial finance, along with the leadership skills to strengthen processes, controls, and team capability. If you or someone you know is interested in this VP, Finance position, please contact Melissa Valenzuela at 816-601-1192 for more details!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Shape financial direction by creating strategies that support growth, profitability, and broader business objectives.</p><p>• Lead the budgeting cycle, rolling forecasts, and longer-range planning activities, including alignment between operational plans and financial expectations.</p><p>• Assess results across products, customers, and sales channels to highlight performance trends and recommend actions that improve margin and efficiency.</p><p>• Deliver clear financial updates, analysis, and presentations for senior leadership to support informed decision-making.</p><p>• Oversee month-end close activities and financial reporting to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with group and local statutory requirements.</p><p>• Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital reviews, and periodic reforecasts to improve liquidity planning and overall cash performance.</p><p>• Direct tax reporting and compliance activities while supporting initiatives that strengthen cross-border tax outcomes and broader global tax efforts.</p><p>• Partner with teams across sales, marketing, and supply chain to provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, and support business decisions.</p><p>• Strengthen internal controls, improve data quality, reduce process inefficiencies, and guide the finance team through ongoing operational improvements.</p><p>• Lead, coach, and develop finance staff by setting clear expectations and building a collaborative, high-performing team environment.</p>