What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Chief Financial Officer position at TalentBridge?
The Plant Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a senior leadership role requiring deep experience in large-scale, complex manufacturing environments. Ideal candidates will have managed financial operations for sites with $500M in revenue and bring a proven ability to operate within global, matrixed organizations. As a key member of the site leadership team, the Plant CFO oversees all financial operations of the manufacturing facility, combining strategic vision with hands-on financial management to ensure strong performance, cost discipline, and compliance. This role partners closely with operations, supply chain, and business unit finance to drive cost optimization, capital effectiveness, and long-term, sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Develop and implement financial strategies that support both plant-level and corporate objectives.
- Lead long-range financial planning, scenario modeling, and capital investment analysis.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to plant leadership, the business unit, and corporate finance teams.
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing financial planning cycles.
- Analyze production and metal costs, operational KPIs, and performance drivers.
- Drive margin enhancement, cost transparency initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Oversee timely and accurate monthly close, management reporting, and required regulatory filings.
- Ensure adherence to SOX, internal controls, tax, treasury, and legal requirements.
- Coordinate activities with internal and external auditors.
Risk & Cash Management
- Manage financial risks including commodity exposure, credit, and operational risk.
- Oversee cash flow forecasting (direct and indirect), liquidity planning, and capital funding needs.
- Support treasury operations and optimize working capital.
Operational Finance Partnership
- Partner with plant operations to strengthen cost structures, improve productivity, and increase asset utilization.
- Support CapEx planning, ROI analysis, and investment decision-making.
- Lead spend reviews, cost-control programs, and operational finance initiatives.
Leadership & Talent Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop the site finance team, fostering accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
- Strengthen cross-functional collaboration and enhance financial literacy across the facility.
- Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; Master’s or CPA preferred.
- 10 years of progressive finance leadership experience within manufacturing.
- Demonstrated experience managing financial operations for sites with $500M in revenue.
- Background in complex, global manufacturing environments.
- Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
- Deep knowledge of cost accounting, inventory controls, and working capital management.
- Proven experience in SOX compliance, internal controls, and risk management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP (ideally S/4HANA) and BI tools strongly preferred.
Relocation assistance provided