VP/Director of Finance

Commercial Finance Manager

Location: Hybrid -remote scheduled depending on location and commute distance

Travel: Approximately 10% (limited travel)

We are seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to provide financial leadership and strategic guidance across Sales, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and Product Management functions within a global manufacturing environment. This highly visible role serves as a key business partner, supporting pricing decisions, product strategy, capital investments, and profitability initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial analysis and strategic support for Sales, Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and Product Management teams.
• Manage customer quotations, new program financials, and existing business performance, ensuring profitability targets are achieved.
• Oversee the full quote-to-launch process, including business case development, tooling investments, capital requirements, and financial tracking.
• Develop and maintain standard costing models, including labor, material, and overhead rates.
• Partner closely with commercial teams to evaluate pricing strategies, cost impacts, and profitability opportunities while providing financial challenge and guidance when needed.
• Analyze product line performance, pricing trends, market conditions, and profitability drivers to support strategic decision-making.
• Drive financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and order book analysis across multiple product lines.
• Evaluate capital investments and program performance through ROI, NPV, IRR, cash flow, and payback analyses.
• Validate projected savings and profitability improvements associated with capital projects, engineering redesigns, and operational initiatives.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of costing methodologies and financial reporting processes.
• Develop and enhance reporting dashboards and performance metrics to improve visibility into business results.
• Present financial analyses, investment recommendations, and business performance updates to senior leadership.
• Participate in quarterly capital review meetings and support the management of the global capital plan.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple international locations to ensure alignment on financial objectives and reporting standards.
• Mentor and develop commercial finance team members, strengthening analytical capabilities and business partnership skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance effective Day 1
• 401(k) Plan
• Annual Merit Increases
• Negotiable Vacation Package
• Relocation Assistance Available
• Performance-Based Bonus Opportunity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Manufacturing cost accounting experience required.
• Strong understanding of standard costing, including labor, material, and overhead cost structures.
• Experience supporting customer pricing, product costing, profitability analysis, and commercial finance initiatives.
• Proven ability to evaluate capital investments and build financial models supporting strategic decisions.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions and levels of the organization.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment supporting product-based businesses.