Overview The Director, Operations Finance will lead the finance support to our core operational strategies. The primary objective is to serve as a proactive strategic business partner, leading FP&A, decision support, revenue generation, cost control and margin improvement. This role is responsible for helping create long-term financial and operational strategies as well as managing near-term performance. It plays a critical role in driving ownership, accountability and financial horsepower into the business through financial planning, forecasting, measuring, interpreting and implementing key performance metrics and analytics.

Responsibilities

Identify potential risks and provide proactive solutions as key initiatives are implemented. Develop reports & insights to Company leaders regarding major accomplishments as well as areas of opportunities to improve financial performance.

Analyze assumptions used to develop the Company’s key strategic initiatives to validate their potential to produce adequate financial return, the impact they will have on operations, and the likelihood of fulfilling long-term strategic expectations. Provide recommendations for modifications to key initiatives where appropriate.

Lead the planning, forecasting and decision-support activities across multiple business units. Identify key performance metrics for each business unit, and regularly measure against those metrics to ensure the organization is focused on achieving results as planned.

Build, develop, manage and maintain competent, engaged and highly motivated leaders. Develop the financial and business acumen of direct reports, especially as it relates to the business unit they primarily support.

Analyze specific areas within business units that are not generating results according to plan. Partner with business leaders to estimate the financial performance of new programs under consideration. Aid in prioritizing strategies and initiatives within each business area.

Qualifications

Experienced financial leader with proven track record of analyzing business issues and making appropriate recommendations.

Strategic thinker to work collaboratively and drive cross-functional initiatives and strategies.

Demonstrated strong problem-solving ability and analytical skillset.

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to create and deliver compelling presentations to all levels of management.

Proficient in cultivating key business relationships and partnerships.

Ability to lead, champion, and be a catalyst for change.

Ability to influence leaders and constructively manage conflict.

Ability to roll up sleeves with comfort to navigate through complex systems, work with a large volume of data, model business cases and provide recommendations for operational execution.

Fast learner with intellectual curiosity to expand and deepen business, retail and financial knowledge.

Acts with the highest level of integrity/honesty, and instills trust in others.

Ability to mentor and develop people, lead engaged teams, and inspire confidence in others.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance (or related field) required;

MBA or equivalent preferred; and

7-10 years of Finance experience with progressive responsibilities (in retail or multiple-unit business preferred); or

Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities This position directly supervises 2-3 Finance Managers/Analysts.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations None Required. CPA Or CFA Or CMA Preferred.

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Job Details

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Retail

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