Director Finance & Production Controller

100Hires, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. in Illinois seeks a seasoned Finance Controller to own P&L, working capital and liquidity for a strategically important entity. You will lead data availability, drive country/cluster strategy, and ensure accurate forecasts.

The role requires 7+ years in manufacturing finance, 3+ years of leadership, strong SAP and MS Office skills, and experience with KPI impact analysis. You will oversee operating plans, balance sheet considerations, and cross‑functional projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive business controlling experience in manufacturing/production.
• 3+ years of leadership, team development and performance management.
• Strong financial analysis, product costing, process modeling, KPI impact evaluation.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office; AI tools a plus.
• Experience in manufacturing with understanding of operational processes.
• Sales or commercial finance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage P&L, working capital and liquidity for a high-strategic entity.
• Analyze data and help set country/cluster strategy; drive financial results.
• Monitor performance, assess risks and opportunities for WC, cash, and profits.
• Provide predictable regional plans and forecasts.
• Ensure local practices align with financial, legal, guiding principles.
• Lead preparation of operating plans including P&L, balance sheet and liquidity simulations.
• Manage local and corporate projects.

Skills

Financial analysis

Product costing

Process modeling

KPI evaluation

Leadership

Team development

Performance management

Sales finance experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Job description

ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the P&L, working capital and liquidity management for an entity with high strategic relevance.Ensure availability and analysis of all data/information necessary for sound decision making and contribute to setting and driving the country/cluster overall strategy .Continuously monitor the performance, evaluate risks and opportunities to ensure the country/cluster stays on track to deliver financial results, including Profit, WC and Cash.Provide predictable plans and forecasts for the region.Ensure all local practices in the business unit are fully in line with financial, legal, and guiding principles.Lead preparation of OP incl. simulations with a holistic view on all aspects of the P&L, balance sheet and liquidity.Manage local and corporate projects.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.Minimum of 7 years of progressive business controlling experience within a manufacturing or production environment.At least 3 years of proven leadership experience, including team development and performance management.Strong expertise in financial analysis, product costing, process modeling, and evaluating the impact of business decisions on key performance indicators (KPIs).Advanced proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite; experience leveraging AI tools and technologies is a plus.Demonstrated experience working in a manufacturing environment with a solid understanding of operational processes.Previous sales or commercial finance experience preferred.You should be proficient in:financemodelingpricingproduction controllersapsales financeMachines & technologies you'll use:ERP Softwaresap