Finance Director - Manufacturing

Description Job Title:

Finance Director -

Manufacturing Location:

Hartford County, CT (On-site, 5 days/week)

Position Type:

Full-Time /

Permanent Recruiter Contact:

Abby Harpp - abby.harpp@roberthalf

Job Reference:

AH0013408451

Our client, a growing Manufacturing organization, is seeking a Finance Director to lead finance operations for a key division. This highly visible leadership role will serve as the primary finance partner to Operations and Engineering, with a strong focus on program finance, cost management, and performance optimization. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in manufacturing or project-based environments and be prepared to operate as a strategic business partner with clear succession potential.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Serve as the primary finance partner to Operations and Engineering leadership across two sites + Translate operational and engineering changes into financial impacts, cost drivers, and actionable insights + Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for the division + Lead program financial management, including margin analysis, risk/opportunity tracking, and EACs + Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Program Management, and Supply Chain to drive cost, cash, and throughput improvements + Establish and maintain a strong financial operating cadence and performance visibility across the business + Support strategic initiatives, including M& A modeling, due diligence, and integration + Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance team + Champion continuous improvement and data-driven decision making across the organization

Requirements Required Qualifications & Experience:

+ Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field + 10+ years of progressive finance experience (FP& A, business partnering, and/or program finance) + Required industry experience: manufacturing (or related) and/or project-based environments + Strong experience in financial planning, forecasting, and analysis + Program/project-based financial management experience (margin, cost estimation, EACs) + Proven ability to partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain + Experience with ERP systems, Excel, and BI/reporting tools + Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills Why You'll Love This Role /

Company:

+ High-impact leadership role with visibility to executive leadership + Strong succession opportunity with a clear growth path + Blend of FP& A, operations finance, and program-level financial ownership + Opportunity to shape financial strategy in a growing, performance-driven organization + Collaborative, high-accountability environment focused on continuous improvement If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more, please email your resume to abby.harpp@roberthalf and reference

AH0013408451.

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