Finance Director

About the Job

Pacific International is partnering with a global manufacturing organization to hire a Finance Director for a rapidly growing, highly visible location. This is a high-impact finance leadership role with full ownership of a $200M P&L and significant opportunity to influence performance, transformation, and long-term results.

If you’re a hands-on finance leader who wants to be embedded in operations, and make a tangible difference, this role offers both scope and scale.

The Opportunity

As Finance Director , you will serve as the primary financial leader for a $200M manufacturing operation that is undergoing meaningful growth and transformation. The site is complex, fast-moving, and rich with opportunity, making this an ideal role for someone who thrives in change, enjoys building structure, and wants to leave a lasting footprint.

This role is deeply partnered with plant and operations leadership and is central to driving smarter decisions, stronger controls, and better outcomes.

What You’ll Own

• Full ownership of a $200M P&L at a growing manufacturing location
• End-to-end financial leadership: forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and variance analysis
• Heavy involvement in transformation initiatives, including labor optimization, cost control, and operational efficiency
• Close partnership with Operations, Supply Chain, and Plant Leadership as a true finance business partner
• Financial leadership for a site with significant opportunity to improve performance and maturity
• Development and tracking of key operational and financial KPIs
• Translating data into actionable insights that directly impact results
• Leadership and development of a small on-site finance team

What We’re Looking For

• 8 years of progressive finance experience in manufacturing or plant-based environments
• Prior experience as a Plant Controller or senior site finance leader
• Demonstrated ownership of large, complex P&Ls (plant or site level)
• Deep understanding of manufacturing cost structures, labor models, and inventory
• Experience supporting turnarounds, transformations, or fast-growth operations
• Strong analytical mindset—comfortable moving from historical reporting to forward-looking insights
• Hands-on, pragmatic leadership style with strong operational instincts

Why This Role Stands Out

• Own a $200M P&L at a growing, strategically important site
• Heavily involved in transformation with real authority to make change
• High visibility with both site and senior leadership
• Opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact—this is not a “steady-state” role
• Strong runway for career growth within a global manufacturing organization

About Pacific International Executive Search:

Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever-evolving business landscape.

Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C-suite and mid- to senior-level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.

Diversity Statement:

At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.