Vice President Finance

The Planet Group; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm is seeking a VP of Finance to lead financial strategy and oversight for growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing finance, proven leadership skills, and experience with financial planning and reporting. Responsibilities include managing budgets, forecasting, and partnering with executives on strategic initiatives. This role is crucial for driving operational excellence within a PE-backed environment, offering a competitive salary and potential for bonuses.

Qualifications

• Proven manufacturing finance background.
• Experience with financial reporting and controls.
• Leadership experience in finance roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's financial strategy aligned with growth objectives.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strengthen cost accounting processes.

Skills

Manufacturing finance background

Cost accounting experience

Financial planning and forecasting

Leadership and strategic mindset

Ability to partner with executives

Job description

Salary range: $200-250k base target plus bonus & equity

Location: Port Washington, WI – 100% Onsite

Must Haves

• Proven manufacturing finance background
• Deep experience with cost accounting and percentage-of-completion
• Strong financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting capability
• Experience professionalizing financial reporting and controls
• Ability to partner with executives and PE stakeholders
• Hands‑on leadership style with strategic mindset

Preferred

• Prior VP of Finance or senior finance leadership experience
• Experience in multi‑entity operating environments
• Exposure to PE‑backed companies
• ERP and financial systems improvement experience

Job Description

• Lead and execute the company’s financial strategy aligned with growth objectives
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term modeling
• Strengthen manufacturing cost accounting and POC processes
• Improve financial reporting, internal controls, and data visibility
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and capital allocation
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives and future M&A
• Provide financial insights to leadership and ownership
• Build, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team

This is a high-impact VP of Finance role within a PE‑backed manufacturing platform positioned for growth and consolidation. The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing finance expertise, operational rigor, and the leadership presence to help scale the business alongside its private equity sponsor.