Regional Finance Director

Employee Relations Associates, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k)

Job summary

Employee Relations Associates, Inc. is seeking a Finance Director to lead North American finance, partnering with the Regional President and senior leaders to translate performance into action.

The role focuses on profitability, operational finance, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. A strong FP&A background and experience building high-performing teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• Progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing/operational environment.
• Experience in Operational Finance, Business Unit Finance, Plant Finance, or similar roles.
• Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, working capital and drivers.
• Strong FP&A experience across budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning.
• Experience partnering with Operations and Commercial leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate pricing, margins, costs and profitability.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Excellent business judgment and decision-making with limited information.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance partner to the Regional President and senior leadership team.
• Develop a deep understanding of the business model and key financial drivers.
• Analyze P&L, margins, costs, working capital, cash flow and operations.
• Identify issues and opportunities and help leadership prioritize.
• Partner with Operations to improve productivity and profitability.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning for North America.
• Oversee regional financial reporting and consolidation across the region.
• Evaluate performance against plan and provide actionable recommendations.
• Develop meaningful reporting and analysis for senior leaders.
• Ensure initiatives and priorities stay on track and translate results into business actions.
• Collaborate with Commercial leadership on pricing, product lines, bids and profitability.
• Support pricing initiatives and identify opportunities to improve returns.
• Provide financial advisory input on major commercial decisions.
• Evaluate CAPEX investments and business cases.
• Prioritize capital allocation with Operations and leadership.
• Support strategic initiatives and potential M&A activity.
• Lead finance transformation and ERP implementation efforts.
• Develop a lean, high-performing regional finance team.

Skills

Leadership

FP&A

Strategic planning

Communication

Problem-solving

Lean organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

This is a highly visible leadership role overseeing finance for a North American business. The Finance Director will serve as a key partner to the Regional President and senior leadership team, providing financial insight and helping shape the priorities and decisions that drive the business.

The organization is looking for a commercially minded, operationally focused finance leader who can connect financial performance to what is happening across the business and help identify opportunities to improve profitability and support continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

Business & Operational Finance

• Serve as the primary finance partner to the Regional President and senior leadership team.
• Develop a strong understanding of the business, its operating model, and the key drivers of financial performance.
• Analyze P&L performance, margins, costs, working capital, cash flow, and operational results.
• Identify the issues and opportunities that matter most and help leadership prioritize accordingly.
• Partner with Operations to improve productivity, profitability, and overall business performance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning for the North American region.
• Oversee regional financial reporting and consolidation across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
• Evaluate financial performance against plan and provide clear recommendations around risks and opportunities.
• Develop meaningful reporting and analysis for senior leadership.
• Ensure key initiatives and financial priorities remain on track.
• Translate financial results into clear, actionable business recommendations.

Commercial Finance

• Partner closely with Commercial leadership on pricing, product lines, bids, margins, and profitability.
• Challenge commercial assumptions and provide financial perspective on growth opportunities.
• Support pricing initiatives and help identify opportunities to improve commercial returns.
• Act as a trusted financial advisor and voice in important commercial decisions.

Capital & Strategic Initiatives

• Evaluate CAPEX investments and business cases.
• Partner with Operations and leadership to prioritize capital allocation.
• Support strategic initiatives and future growth opportunities across the region.
• Maintain the flexibility to support potential M&A and integration activity as the business evolves.

Finance Transformation

• Play a key leadership role in the ongoing transformation of the regional finance organization.
• Support a significant ERP implementation and U.S. business migration.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial workflows, reporting, AP/AR, inventory controls, and commercial controls.
• Standardize processes and improve the quality and flow of financial information.
• Leverage technology, automation, and modern reporting tools to improve finance productivity and decision-making.

Leadership

• Lead and develop a lean, high-performing regional finance team.
• Build strong relationships across the organization and establish credibility with senior leaders.
• Bring structure, accountability, and prioritization to a growing business.
• Develop finance talent and strengthen the organization's overall business and financial acumen.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Progressive finance leadership experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or operationally complex environment.
• Experience in Operational Finance, Business Unit Finance, Plant Finance, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of the P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, working capital, and operational financial drivers.
• Strong FP&A experience across budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and performance management.
• Experience partnering closely with Operations and Commercial leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate pricing, margins, costs, investments, and profitability.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Strong business judgment and the ability to make recommendations without needing perfect information.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with the confidence to challenge senior leaders when appropriate.
• Highly self-motivated, hands-on, and comfortable working in a lean organization.
• Strong problem-solving and prioritization skills.

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