Finance Director

Aptiv; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptiv is seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial strategy for the Engineered Cables division. You will guide budgeting, forecasting, and results analysis while partnering with executives to optimize capital allocation and operational performance.

The role demands 12–15+ years in FP&A, manufacturing finance experience, and strong US GAAP controls. On-site, with competitive base pay plus an annual incentive plan.

Qualifications

• 12-15+ years of progressive FP&A or corporate-finance experience, including manufacturing leadership.
• MBA or CPA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-range financial planning, strategic modeling, and capital allocation for Engineered Cables.
• Translate business strategy into financial targets, operating plans, and performance metrics.
• Direct annual plans, monthly forecasts, and multi-year financial models with executive reporting.
• Lead financial partnership with Operations to evaluate productivity, labor efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Oversee capacity expansion, make-versus-buy, global footprint decisions, pricing strategy, and product margins.
• Ensure accurate month-end close and internal controls aligned with US GAAP.
• Manage working capital and ERP implementation and reporting across global sites.
• Build high-caliber talent through coaching, succession planning, and organizational design.

Skills

Executive partnership

Strategic insight

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Issue resolution

Technology orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

MBA or CPA strongly preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

ADP

Syspro

QMS

Planful

Power BI

Microsoft SQL Server

Job description

We always do the right thing, the right way.

Job Title: Director, Finance

Department: Finance

Reports To: Senior Director, Operations Finance (dotted line to VP/GM, Engineered Cables)

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $200,000 - $220,000 per year + 20% AIP

Summary: At Aptiv, we inspire the world's most innovative teams by doing the right thing, the right way. The Director, Finance is the financial leader for the Engineered Cables business and is responsible for financial strategy, integrated business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and results analysis.

This high-visibility role partners with Aptiv's executive leadership to guide long-term financial direction, optimize capital allocation, strengthen global operational performance, and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Leadership & Core Responsibilities:

• Lead long-range financial planning, strategic scenario modeling, and capital allocation for the Engineered Cables business.
• Translate business strategy into financial targets, operating plans, and performance metrics and evaluate strategic initiatives, footprint optimization, and major investments.
• Direct annual plans, monthly forecasts, and multi-year financial models and deliver executive-ready reporting on trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead financial partnership with Operations to evaluate productivity, labor efficiency, direct-material purchases, throughput, scrap, and cost reduction.
• Oversee financial evaluation of capacity expansion, make-versus-buy analysis, global footprint decisions, pricing strategy, product margins, and cost competitiveness.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end close and maintain internal controls aligned with corporate policies and US GAAP.
• Manage working capital by influencing receivables, payables, and inventory.
• Support ERP implementation and maintenance and ensure consistent reporting across global sites and functions.
• Build high-caliber talent through coaching, succession planning, and organizational design.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.

Experience: 12-15+ years of progressive FP&A or corporate-finance experience, including significant manufacturing experience and leadership of multi-site or global FP&A teams.

Regulatory Compliance: Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) due to ITAR requirements.

Technical Qualifications: Expertise in analytics, forecasting, financial modeling, operations finance, financial accounting, US GAAP, working capital, and ERP-supported reporting.

Certifications & Competencies:

Systems Proficiency: Google Workspace, ADP, Syspro, QMS, Planful, Power BI, and Microsoft SQL Server.

Core Competencies: Executive partnership, strategic insight, leadership, communication, relationship building, independent issue resolution, constructive curiosity, and technology orientation.

Compensation, Benefits & Legal:

Total Rewards & Compensation: The pay range for this position is $200,000 - $220,000 per year plus a 20% Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). Exact compensation will depend on experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. For benefits and career opportunities, visit https://www.aptiv.com/careers.

EEO Statement

Aptiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities). We adhere to all federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination and strictly prohibit workplace harassment of any kind.

Workplace Type

On-site

In addition to federal law requirements, Aptiv complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Aptiv expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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