Director, Ops Finance

Dover Corp; Madison (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Corp's Vehicle Service Group seeks a Manufacturing Plant Controller at the Madison, IN site. The role partners with Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain and R&D to drive strategic and operational improvements for margin growth. Reports to the Finance Director NSA and oversees standard costing and financial planning.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years in finance, experience with ERP systems and a strong background in manufacturing cost accounting, budgeting, and variance analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 10+ years of experience in a professional finance/business environment.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment using ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Support Operations and Supply Chain leaders to drive process improvements and improve profitability.
• Report and analyze monthly financial performance; prepare budgets and forecasts.
• Partner with plant leadership to identify opportunities that increase productivity and cost savings.
• Develop and utilize analytical tools to identify efficiency improvements and cost savings.
• Provide mentoring and leadership within the finance team.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

SUMMARY

The position will require working closely as a business partner with management and multiple functions including Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain and R&D to develop and implement strategic, operational, and process improvements that will drive business performance and margin growth.He/she will directly report to the Finance Director NSA and be located at the Madison, IN manufacturing site.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Dover's Vehicle Service Group is the global leader in designing and manufacturing vehicle service, collision and automotive OEM equipment. It is one of the founding companies of Dover Corporation, an eight billion dollar diversified global manufacturer. VSG consists of fifteen leading vehicle lifting brands (Rotary, Forward, Blitz, Ravaglioli etc.), collision repair (Chief), wheel services, diagnostics (Butler, Rotary, Chief and Ravaglioli) and tier-one automotive brands (WARN Automotive) with operations worldwide, including regional business operation centers and large manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe and Asia.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE

• Support the Operations and Supply Chain leaders to drive process improvements, establish rigor and action with operational scorecard/metrics that will improve productivity and improve profitability.
• Reporting/analyzing monthly financial performance, preparing budgets and forecasts, working closely with plant management in analyzing, improving and measuring operational performance.
• Partner with plant leadership teams to identify opportunities that will increase productivity and deliver cost savings.
• Enhance the processes and tools used to deliver management reporting to provide relevant, timely financial information to support decision-making, aligned with organizational objectives.
• Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including revenue, cost of sales, expenses, capital expenditures, free cash flow, and other relevant areas.
• Provide commentary and presentations of financial performance trends and root cause analysis of forecast/plan variances.
• Oversee cost accountant to maintain and improve standard costing processes
• Support planning to understand capacity versus demand in forecast and strategic plan processes.
• Improve inventory accuracy through monitoring and enforcement of cycle count program.
• Develop and utilize robust analytical tools to identify areas for operational efficiency improvements and cost savings.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing events, Gemba walks and other cost reduction initiatives.
• Provide mentoring, leadership, and development within the finance team.
• Ability to effectively interact when dealing with internal and external personnel.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality with all information obtained.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Previous experience as Manufacturing Plant Controller
• Proved experience in standard costs accounting system. Preferably have either CPA and/or CMA or an MBA.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment using ERP systems.
• 10+ years' experience in a professional finance/business environment.
• Business-oriented financial professional.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills, proven results orientation, and ability to deliver quality, on-time results are key.
• Significant ability in financial modeling with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to maintain honesty, integrity, and professionalism in all interactions.
• Must be knowledgeable in financial accounting and reporting.
• Possess excellent analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Be skilled in ability to effectively communicate accounting and financial information to all levels across the organization.
• Have a sense of urgency in their delivery and flexibility in terms of their style and approach.Must be a strong leader and change agent with high integrity and proven success managing and developing a team.
• Take full ownership and accountability for their group performance and will always strive towards continuous improvement.

DOVER COMPETENCIES

Customer Impact: Creates value for customers addressing known and unknown needs. Knows and understands all aspects of the global market, including: economics (regulatory issues, corporate compliance, etc.), products and services, channels, the customers and their end-markets.

Strategic Mindset: Has understanding of global industry or market; creates breakthrough strategies that alter the competitive dynamics in a market, and establishes a series of competitive advantages yielding profitability that exceeds expectations for the organization.

Results Driven: Produces results that exceed Dover's strategic objectives via a combination of planning and implementation, while living the Dover Values.

Strong Business Acumen and Sound Judgment: Uses instinct as well as data to accurately assess business situations and industry trends; makes timely, appropriate decisions and implements appropriate plans while living the Dover Values.

Winning the Right Way: Operates with High Ethical Standards, Openness and Trust. Conducts him/herself with high ethical standards and fosters a culture in the organization to conduct business aligned with those standards.

Builds and Manages Collaborative Relationships: Establishes and nurtures numerous relationships within Dover. Takes action to partner with the communities in which we operate and to be an appropriate corporate citizen.