Director of Operational Finance

Arkansas Talent Groups Executive Search Team is exclusively working with a very large Manufacturing Company on a retained basis in Little Rock to help them find a Director of Operational Finance.

This is a newly created position due to growth and will report directly to the COO! This is a unique position that will communicate with Regional Leaders, Plant Controllers, and C-Suite to drive financial performance across multiple manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in manufacturing/operations management, coupled with a strong background in financial analysis for multi-site manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis of the manufacturing operations across three U.S. plants
• Analyze production cost reports including raw materials, labor and overhead expenses to identify cost drivers and recommend strategies for optimization
• Inventory Management: Evaluate inventory turnover rates and recommend improvements to reduce carrying costs and analyze the financial impact of inventory levels on working capital and cash flow
• Variance analysis and reporting of impact on overall profitability and identify root causes of significant variances and propose corrective actions
• Provide insights into how operational KPIs impact financial performance
• Heavy analysis and understanding of: Cost of Goods Sold, Inventory Control, Materials cost leverage, Labor efficiency / costing, PPV, Machine Utilization and efficiency, Cost per pound, Waste analysis, and other Operational Metrics across product types
• Collaborate closely with plant leaders, corporate executives, and finance professionals to drive operational efficiency and profitability
• Evaluate and improve labor efficiency, machine utilization, and overall operational metrics
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce waste and improve costs per pound metrics
• Provide financial insights to support sales channel planning and delivery
• Communicate complex financial data and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Provide commentary around variance analysis between actual results and budgets/forecasts
• Work on other special projects as assigned by COO

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration; Accounting, Finance, Economics preferred / MBA preferred
• 7 years of experience in manufacturing/operations management
• Deep analytical knowledge and skills, with a focus on manufacturing/operations
• Manufacturing experience required, Preferable experience in the beverage, food, or packaging industry
• Proven track record of improving operational efficiency and financial performance in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with corporate, regional, and site operational leaders, finance professionals, plant controllers, procurement leaders, top sales executives
• Ability to give presentation and present findings to Executive Team
• Proficiency in data analysis and financial modeling tools
• Experience with NetSuite and large ERP Systems preferred

Perks:

• Competitive base salary a targeted 20% Bonus RSUs
• Great benefits including ample PTO and matching 401k
• High Visibility role with growth opportunity reporting directly to C-Suite, will sit in a nice office with the C-Suite team
• A chance to join a world class team with a company that is going through extreme growth and a proven track record

IN PERSON ROLE- Candidate must live in the Central Arkansas area, or willing to relocate. There is a lot of flexibility in the role, but this is not a hybrid or remote position.

If interested in learning more about this opportunity, apply directly or reach out to Chris Chunn or Stephanie Shine via LinkedIn. Arkansas candidates will take priority consideration.

Arkansas Talent Group is a permanent placement recruitment firm. All job submissions or inquiries will be held confidential.