Director, Finance (Wiring) - Shelton, CT

Hubbell; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell is seeking a BU Finance Director (Wiring Device) to lead the finance function, partnering with the GM to drive financial strategies for sales growth and margin expansion. Responsibilities include ownership of the business unit P&L, financial planning & analysis, and compliance with US GAAP.

The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of finance experience, strong leadership skills, and a solid background in financial modeling and reporting. This role may require up to 20% travel.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of progressive finance experience in a publicly traded manufacturing company.
• 5+ years in a financial leadership role with direct team management responsibilities.
• Ability to present complex financial concepts to senior leadership in simple terms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and serve as the primary finance business partner.
• Develop and execute financial strategies to manage BU sales growth.
• Ownership of the business unit P&L and ensuring compliance with GAAP.

Skills

Financial Leadership

Financial Modeling

GAAP Compliance

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

MBA or master's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP (finance and cost modules)

Blackline

OneStream

Job description

Job Overview

The BU Finance Director (Wiring Device) will lead the finance function and serve as the primary Business Unit GM finance business partner. This role will be responsible for all aspects of the finance function, including financial reporting, financial planning & analysis, strategic finance and operations finance. It will partner with the GM to develop and execute financial strategies to manage BU sales growth and margin expansion while maintaining a strong control environment. Leadership skills and the ability to achieve results through the work of others are required, along with a significant element of hands‑on work.

Responsibilities

• Accounting & Financial Reporting – Primary owner of the business unit P&L, performing rigorous review to validate and understand results, championing reporting to socialize results with the GM and cross‑functional BU leadership, executing monthly financial business performance reviews, applying US GAAP and company policy, and working closely with SBU, Segment and Corporate Controllership teams for alignment.
• Financial Planning & Analysis – Primary owner of annual financial plans, monthly forecasts and long‑term strategic plans; primary liaison with SBU, Segment and Corporate FP&A teams.
• Operations Finance – Liaison between BU finance and operations, executing price | cost | productivity strategies, developing comprehensive financial models to measure impacts of strategic projects, overseeing annual revaluation, physical inventory processes, quarterly excess and obsolete inventory reporting, and collaborating with operations and commercial teams to reduce E&O inventory expense.
• Financial Modeling – Primary modeler for the business unit, covering capital/non‑capital investments, new product introductions, restructuring, make‑or‑buy decisions, logistics cost analysis, customer pricing, and other complex matters; critical review of analyses to ensure proper capital allocation and monitoring projected/actual financial results of engineering projects.
• Strategic Finance – Entrepreneurial partner with the GM to drive profitable growth, review customer/project bids, collaborate with commercial team on price lists, project quotes, sales promotions, and strategic customer partnerships.
• M&A Finance – Primary owner of the BU’s M&A program, including target selection, financial modeling, due diligence, purchase accounting & valuation, and integration.
• Commercial Finance – Owner of customer, sales‑person and sales‑agent commission/rebate/incentive programs, evaluating alignment with growth outcomes, updating annual renewals, executing financial models for program changes, monitoring customer orders and backlog, and conducting product line and customer profitability, market segmentation and portfolio analyses.
• Compliance – Primary owner of the BU control environment, ensuring compliance with GAAP and statutory requirements, implementing internal controls, overseeing SOX compliance, internal audits, controllership reviews, physical inventories, fixed asset tracking, cycle counts, shipping and receiving cutoffs, and quarterly management certifications.
• Leadership – Strong leadership in a matrix organization, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence, applying best practices to cost management and stakeholder support.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Representation of finance on strategic initiatives, development and implementation of policies and systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• MBA or master's degree in accounting or finance, preferred.
• CPA, CMA, CGMA, chartered accountant or equivalent, strongly desired.
• 10‑15 years of progressive finance experience in a publicly traded manufacturing company.
• Extensive accounting/financial reporting and forecasting experience.
• 5+ years in a financial leadership role with direct team management responsibilities.
• Solid understanding of general accounting & financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Deep expertise in financial modeling.
• Hands‑on experience with financial systems including SAP (finance and cost modules), Blackline, and OneStream, preferred.
• Ability to manage reporting in multiple currencies and navigate international financial operations & statutory reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience operating in a matrix environment and collaborating cross‑functionally.
• Ability to present complex financial concepts to senior leadership in simple terms.
• Proactive identification and communication of risks to the business, with proposed solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Outlook, Word, and SharePoint.
• Strong background in designing, implementing, and maintaining internal controls in a large corporate environment.
• Skilled in synthesizing complex financial data, exercising sound judgment, and delivering actionable insights.
• Clear, concise presentation, reporting, and visualization skills to communicate financial information effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to collaborate across all organizational levels and departments.
• Highly detail‑oriented and capable of performing under tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% as needed.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.