Finance Director

A global leader in manufacturing and supply chain solutions, this company supports leading retail and consumer brands with innovative branding, product identification, and data-driven services to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

1. Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and implement the plant’s financial strategy in alignment with corporate objectives.
• Provide financial insight into strategic initiatives including capacity expansion, automation, product portfolio shifts, and operational restructuring.
• Influence cross-functional decisions by embedding financial perspectives into manufacturing, supply chain, and operational strategies.

2. Capital & Operating Expenditure Management (CAPEX & OPEX)

• Lead the development and management of capital expenditure (CAPEX) plans and operating expenditure (OPEX) budgets across the plant.
• Evaluate and prioritize investment proposals, working closely with engineering, operations, and procurement.
• Build business cases, assess ROI, and monitor payback periods for capital projects.
• Analyze and monitor OPEX trends, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support operational efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure a balanced allocation between day-to-day operational needs and long-term strategic investments.

3. Long-Term Planning & Value Creation

• Own the long-range financial planning (LRP) process for the manufacturing site.
• Model long-term scenarios based on market trends, cost dynamics, and capacity changes.
• Identify levers to improve EBITDA, cash flow, and asset utilization over the long term.

4. Cost Strategy & Margin Expansion

• Redefine costing strategies and product profitability analysis to support pricing, sourcing, andmake-or-buy decisions.
• Build strategic cost roadmaps (e.g., zero-based budgeting, lean cost structures) to improve gross margin.
• Collaborate with operations to embed a cost-to-compete mindset across the business.

5. Risk Management & Strategic Controls

• Implement robust financial controls that support agility without compromising compliance.
• Proactively identify financial and operational risks, with mitigation strategies embedded in business plans.
• Navigate external factors (e.g., inflation, supply disruptions, FX) through resilient financial planning.

6. Business Partnering & Executive Influence

• Act as a strategic advisor to the Plant Manager and leadership team.
• Translate financial data into narratives that support decision-making at the executive level.
• Foster a finance culture that supports strategic decision support, not just reporting.

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