Site Finance Lead

Job Requirements Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we are delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.  With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with a global reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we are always looking for top talent ready to bring their best.  Come grow with us! Your Role: Finance Partner Driving Strategy & Performance As a key member of our finance team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering accurate financial insights and strategic support to drive decision-making and business performance. This role combines core financial reporting responsibilities with a strong emphasis on forecasting, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Key Responsibilities: Financial Reporting & Analysis Prepare timely, accurate financial reports and forecasts. Deliver variance analysis and insights that support strategic business decisions. Forecasting & Budgeting Support the development and execution of the annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes. Ensure alignment with company goals and maintain financial discipline across functions. Month-End & Year-End Close Assist with monthly and year-end close processes. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards. Manage the site-level external audit process. Internal Controls & Compliance Develop and monitor internal control systems to ensure integrity in financial reporting. Enforce adherence to GAAP/IFRS and company financial policies. Data Accuracy & Integrity Review and validate financial data regularly. Lead resolution of discrepancies and drive improvements in data quality and reporting systems. Strategic Projects & Business Support Collaborate on special initiatives, such as ERP implementations, cost optimization, and quoting analysis. Provide financial support to senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Education Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. CPA or advanced degree (MBA, MSF) strongly preferred. Experience Minimum 5 years in financial analysis, accounting, or similar roles, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced setting. Skills & Competencies Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial software and ERP systems. Strong understanding of GAAP/IFRS and financial reporting standards. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional collaboration. Analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving approach. At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class. Alkegen is a specialty materials leader serving mission-critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including: battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener. We help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. Our experience speaks for itself. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with the global reach and talent to solve your most demanding applications. With 60 manufacturing facilities and 9,000 highly skilled employees located around the world, we can solve any challenge. Dedicated to sustainability and human health, we are uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.