Global Finance Director: Strategy, FP&A & Growth

Apex Tool Group; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Apex Tool Group seeks a Finance Director for the Weller division to oversee global financial health, strategic planning, capital allocation, and governance. This role partners with senior leaders to translate goals into measurable financial plans and secure capital for expansion.

You will lead FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis across Europe and North America, reporting to the ATG CFO with a dotted line to the Vice President.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; MBA or Master’s preferred.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, or CFA a plus.
• 10–15+ years of progressive corporate finance experience with 3–5 years supporting a business unit.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A, budgeting, long-term strategic planning, and quarterly budget updates.
• Track KPIs, analyze variances, and deliver insights to drive margins and cost control.
• Evaluate pricing, capex requests, new product launches, and business development deals.
• Oversee budgeting, planning, and controls for manufacturing and distribution facilities.
• Ensure monthly close accuracy, GAAP adherence, and strong internal controls.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of financial analysts and staff.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

MBA or Master’s degree preferred

CPA/CMA/CFA a plus

Tools

SAP

Excel/BI tools

Job description

The Apex Tool Group seeks a Finance Director for the Weller division to oversee global financial health, strategic planning, capital allocation, and governance. This role partners with senior leaders to translate goals into measurable financial plans and secure capital for expansion.

You will lead FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis across Europe and North America, reporting to the ATG CFO with a dotted line to the Vice President.