Finance Director | Operations Finance

Porter, IN

Full-time

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Finance Director

Our client, a fast-growing mid-sized industrial services company near Porter, Indiana, is seeking an experienced Finance Director to provide financial leadership for a ~$500M division and play a key role in driving its growth and overall financial and operational performance. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who wants to be more than a traditional finance leader—partnering directly with senior and operational leadership to influence strategy, improve profitability, and help shape the future of the organization.

The Finance Director will lead FP&A, forecasting, performance reporting, and operational finance, providing leadership with the insights needed to make better business decisions. This is an ideal opportunity for a finance leader who enjoys being close to the business, working alongside operations, and building processes in an entrepreneurial manufacturing environment!

Location: Porter, IN

Hybrid Flexibility: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote

Compensation: $185,000 - $210,000 + 20% annual bonus

Direct Reports: 2 employees

Responsibilities

Own the annual planning and forecasting process, updating projections as business needs evolve.
Manage, mentor, and develop a small finance team.
Serve as a key finance business partner to Operations and senior leadership.
Develop short- and long-term financial plans that support business objectives and growth.
Build financial models and provide analysis to support strategic and operational decisions.
Analyze profitability, pricing, costs, and key business drivers to identify opportunities for improved performance.
Monitor cash flow and working capital and recommend opportunities for improvement.
Develop meaningful KPIs and financial/operational reporting that provide greater visibility into business performance.
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
Drive improvements across financial processes, reporting, systems, and automation.
Help strengthen and scale the finance function as the organization continues to evolve.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
10-15+ years of progressive Finance/FP&A experience.
Experience within manufacturing, distribution, CPG, transportation, or another operationally complex industry preferred.
Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance analysis.
Strong understanding of profitability, cash flow, working capital, and operational finance.
Strong business partnership skills with the ability to translate financial information into actionable insights for operational leadership.
Advanced Excel and ERP systems experience (SAP, Oracle, or related)
Proactive, hands-on leader who enjoys building, improving, and making a visible impact on the business.