Director of Finance

TotalEnergies; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Company-Paid Coverage (LTD/STD/Life/AD

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Global opportunities & local impact

Job summary

TotalEnergies HAVS North America is seeking a senior financial leader to oversee cash management, forecasting, and profitability across manufacturing sites. You will drive budgeting, cost control, inventory optimization, and performance reporting while partnering with operations, sales, and supply chain to meet strategic objectives.

Candidates should have a strong track record in automotive manufacturing finance, fluent English with Spanish preferred, and extensive ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field; MBA or CMA/CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial management experience in the automotive industry (tier one) with at least 5 years in leadership within manufacturing.
• Strong expertise in cash management, financial analysis, and performance reporting.
• Proven track record in managing fixed costs and optimizing profitability.
• Experience with inventory management and production standardization in manufacturing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across all levels.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP; bilingual English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cash flow management and forecasting with monthly analyses for working capital.
• Analyze revenue streams and margins to support pricing, exchange rate, and R&D cost decisions.
• Collaborate with production to maintain cost-effective standards and accurate budgeting.
• Develop and implement reporting on industrial performance and variances.
• Lead inventory optimization to balance supply with production needs.
• Monitor fixed costs and identify opportunities for savings and efficiency.
• Prepare long-term plans and budgets for HAVS North America with senior stakeholders.
• Foster cross-functional alignment with operations, sales, and supply chain.

Skills

Cash management

Revenue analysis

Financial forecasting

Fixed cost management

ERP systems

Excel

Communication

Bilingual English and Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

MBA or CMA/CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Activités

• Cash Management: Oversee cash flow management and forecasting, ensuring monthly analysis of all elements related to Working Capital, inventory, customer and supplier payment terms, identifying a gap analysis with proper corrective actions. This includes monitoring outstanding payments, management of credit limits, and anticipation of nonpayment risk
• Revenue Analysis: Analyze revenue streams and standard gross margins, providing insights to drive financial performance relative to high and low standard margin analysis monthly so informed decision-making is possible. Measures the impact of unit price changes, current exchange rate fluctuations, tooling depreciation and R&D costs.
• Production Standards: Collaborate with production teams to establish and monitor production standards, ensuring alignment with financial goals and operational efficiency to ensure the accuracy of product profitability evaluating actual performance, workshop efficiency, and creating reliable budgets and projections.
• Industrial Performance Reporting: Develop and implement comprehensive reporting systems to track and analyze industrial performance metrics, driving continuous improvement initiatives; labor management variances, raw materials variances, and ODC (other direct cost) to ensure adherence to the performance monitoring system.
• Inventory Optimization: Lead initiatives to enhance inventory reliability and optimization, minimizing excess and obsolete stock while ensuring adequate supply for production.
• Fixed Cost Management: Monitor and manage fixed costs, ensuring alignment with budgetary targets and operational efficiency. Monitor monthly deviations between actual expenses and budgetary targets, managing fixed costs and ensuring finance balance.Identify cost saving opportunities.
• Profitability Management: Identify and implement strategies to enhance bottom-line profitability across all manufacturing sites.
• Financial Forecasting: Prepare accurate financial forecasts and budgets, analyzing variances and recommending corrective actions to meet financial objectives.
• Long Term Plan Strategy and Budget: Annually prepares the LTP and Budgets for HAVS North America with the Executive Vice President, Sales, and other cross functional departments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations, sales, and supply chain teams to align financial strategies with overall business goals and objectives

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cash Management: Oversee cash flow management and forecasting, ensuring monthly analysis of all elements related to Working Capital, inventory, customer and supplier payment terms, identifying a gap analysis with proper corrective actions. This includes monitoring outstanding payments, management of credit limits, and anticipation of nonpayment risk
• Revenue Analysis: Analyze revenue streams and standard gross margins, providing insights to drive financial performance relative to high and low standard margin analysis monthly so informed decision-making is possible. Measures the impact of unit price changes, current exchange rate fluctuations, tooling depreciation and R&D costs.
• Production Standards: Collaborate with production teams to establish and monitor production standards, ensuring alignment with financial goals and operational efficiency to ensure the accuracy of product profitability evaluating actual performance, workshop efficiency, and creating reliable budgets and projections.
• Industrial Performance Reporting: Develop and implement comprehensive reporting systems to track and analyze industrial performance metrics, driving continuous improvement initiatives; labor management variances, raw materials variances, and ODC (other direct cost) to ensure adherence to the performance monitoring system.
• Inventory Optimization: Lead initiatives to enhance inventory reliability and optimization, minimizing excess and obsolete stock while ensuring adequate supply for production.
• Fixed Cost Management: Monitor and manage fixed costs, ensuring alignment with budgetary targets and operational efficiency. Monitor monthly deviations between actual expenses and budgetary targets, managing fixed costs and ensuring finance balance.Identify cost saving opportunities.
• Profitability Management: Identify and implement strategies to enhance bottom-line profitability across all manufacturing sites.
• Financial Forecasting: Prepare accurate financial forecasts and budgets, analyzing variances and recommending corrective actions to meet financial objectives.
• Long Term Plan Strategy and Budget: Annually prepares the LTP and Budgets for HAVS North America with the Executive Vice President, Sales, and other cross functional departments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations, sales, and supply chain teams to align financial strategies with overall business goals and objectives

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field; MBA or relevant professional certification (CMA, CPA) preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial management experience within the automotive industry (tier one automotive supplier) with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in cash management, financial analysis, and performance reporting.
• Proven track record in managing fixed costs and optimizing profitability.
• Experience with inventory management and production standardization in a manufacturing setting.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems; advanced Excel skills required.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred

EEO ACCOUNT ABILITY STATEMENT:

Implement and assure adherence to Governmental and Company policies regarding Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff ...

SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:

The incumbent is responsible for having suitable safety programs in place that will safeguard the employees while at work. Incumbent is further responsible for overall implementation of these programs and adherence to local and Corporate Safety Policies.

What We Offer:

Competitive Compensation

Enjoy an attractive salary that reflects your skills, experience, and contributions.

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Choose from a range of medical, dental, and vision insurance options to fit your needs and those of your family.

Company-Paid Coverage

We provide company-sponsored Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D Insurance, with the option to enhance your coverage through buy-up plans.

Generous Paid Time Off

Recharge with competitive PTO policies that support your personal time, holidays, and overall well-being.

Retirement Planning

Prepare for your future with our 401(k) retirement plan, featuring an employer match to help you grow your savings

Global Opportunities & Local Impact

Be part of a company that offers international collaboration and local empowerment, giving you the chance to make a real impact while building a global career.

Hutchinson is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Informations supplémentaires

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