Finance Director

Heil Environmental is seeking a Finance Director to lead and own all aspects of the financial operations for its RCV (Refuse Collection Vehicle) business, the market leader in designing and manufacturing engineered to order refuse vehicles. The Finance Director is central to the cross functional S&OP process that aligns production, supply chain, HR, operations and sales which drives operational planning and forecasting. This is an onsite role located in Fort Payne, Alabama.

This high profile leadership position will help drive both near term operational processes and continuous improvement initiatives, as well as long-term strategic planning that will drive business performance and margin growth. The role will manage full balance sheet and P&L, working closely as a business partner supporting R&D, sales, product management, supply chain and manufacturing. The role will measure operational performance, measuring productivity, developing scorecards / metrics, supporting new product due diligence, assessing market and pricing opportunities, and assessing risks and growth trends. This position is key to ensuring appropriate controls are applied

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Lead the monthly/quarter financial reporting and analysis and group’s financial forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Work closely with plant management in analyzing, improving and measuring operational performance, productivity improvements, and drive processes to improve financial and operational performance.
• Develop pricing strategic with sales and product management, while collaborating with supply chain team to optimize working capital and reduce material costs.
• Support new product due diligence with R&D and product management.
• Assess CAPEX requirements that drive performance.
• Work with supply chain to optimize working capital through inventory forecasts and controls.
• Lead and develop a small effective finance team, with an emphasis on a timely and accurate financial reporting close, as well as, continuous improvement of management accounting information including product costing, trend analysis and accurate forecasting.
• Partner with plant leadership teams to identify opportunities that will increase productivity and deliver cost savings.
• Enhance the processes and tools used to deliver management reporting to provide relevant, timely, accurate financial information to support decision-making, aligned with organizational objectives.
• Lead annual budget and strategic planning processes for the business.
• Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including revenue, cost of sales, expenses, capital expenditures, free cash flow, and other relevant areas.
• Provide commentary and presentations of financial performance trends and root cause analysis of forecast / plan variances.
• Support planning to understand capacity versus demand in forecast process.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Preferably either CPA and/or CMA or an MBA.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment using ERP systems.
• 7 years’ experience in a professional finance/business environment.
• Significant ability in financial modeling with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to maintain honesty, integrity and professionalism in all interactions.
• Must be knowledgeable in financial accounting and reporting.
• Possess excellent analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS:

• Are you intellectually curious? Through strong analytical skills, are you someone who likes to understand how things work, always seeking to improve where we are, that will collaboratively drive effective change through teamwork?
• Do you have demonstrated knowledge of key finance cycles (budgeting, forecasting) as well as operational accounting / Controllership experience (e.g. costing, operational processes/controls) preferably within an industrial manufacturing environment?
• Do you have project management or continuous improvement experience (e.g. lean / kaizens, operational process improvements, etc.)?
• Do you have ambition to move upward within the organization (e.g. maybe a future CFO)?

ABOUT ESG:

Environmental Solutions Group stands at the forefront of sustainable innovation, dedicated to transforming the waste industry with eco-friendly equipment and technology solutions, all designed to improve the lives of our customers, and their communities.

Driven by a mission of “Improving Lives,” our best-in-class teams, innovative products, and advanced technology work tirelessly to leave a lasting legacy of excellence and environmental stewardship, ensuring a greener, healthier planet for generations to come.

For more information, visit www.terexesg.com.

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.

Terex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.