Chief Financial Officer

Position Summary:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will serve as a key executive leader, overseeing Finance, IT, Purchasing, and HR to drive strategic and operational excellence across the organization. Reporting to the Vice President, the CFO will be a critical partner in shaping the company's future, ensuring financial strength, operational efficiency, and a high-performing, collaborative organizational culture. This role requires a dynamic, forward-thinking leader capable of navigating complex challenges in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Responsibilities:

• Financial Leadership: Develop and implement financial strategies that align with the company’s goals, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability.
• Team Management: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team, promoting a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes, providing insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Risk Management: Identify and manage financial risks, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies.
• Operational Collaboration: Partner with other executives to develop operational strategies that enhance productivity and efficiency in manufacturing processes.
• Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicate financial performance and strategies to the CEO, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure operational needs are met and financial stability is maintained.
• Information Systems: Oversee the IT function, ensuring systems and processes are aligned to support business goals, including ERP implementations, data security, and process automation.
• Technology Enablement: Drive technological innovation to enhance decision-making and operational efficiencies.
• Purchasing & Supply Chain Leadership: Oversee the procurement strategies to drive cost savings and mitigate risks and ensuring supply chain resilience
• HR Leadership: Ensure compliance with labor laws and employment regulations, while fostering a strong employer brand.
• Stakeholder Relations: Act as the primary liaison for financial communications with the Board of Directors, external auditors, and investors.
• Operational Excellence: Drive performance management processes, using KPIs and metrics to assess progress and refine strategies.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a CFO or in a senior financial leadership role, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations, corporate finance, and risk management practices.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic insights.
• Exceptional leadership and team-building abilities, with a track record of developing talent and fostering collaboration.
• Proficiency in financial management software and tools (e.g., ERP systems).
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or relevant certification (CPA, CFA) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with problem-solving capabilities and a proactive approach to challenges.
• High ethical standards and integrity in financial practices.
• A desire to lead and build teams