CFO – Manufacturing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Europe.

📋 Description

• Act as a vital member of clients' executive management teams.

• Formulate and execute strategic financial plans that align with manufacturing business goals.

• Direct high-level financial decisions and strategic initiatives.

• Offer financial coaching to client leadership teams.

• Assist internal delivery teams with technical knowledge and industry-specific advice.

• Develop advanced financial models to assess business decisions, including capital equipment investments and facility expansions.

• Create long-term cash forecasts and capital planning that specifically address the cyclical characteristics of manufacturing.

• Evaluate business performance and uncover optimization opportunities for production efficiency.

• Design and track key performance indicators (KPIs) tailored to the client's operational needs.

• Prepare annual operating plans along with variance analysis.

• Manage and enhance production/job costing systems.

• Establish effective inventory management and valuation processes.

• Create cost accounting frameworks that yield actionable insights.

• Formulate pricing strategies that ensure profitability while staying competitive.

• Conduct month-end closing meetings with clients and internal teams to present financial performance.

• Supervise the preparation and review of monthly financial statements and critical reports.

• Analyze budget variances and communicate major issues and opportunities.

• Prepare cash flow forecasts and provide strategic recommendations.

• Act as a proactive liaison with clients' professional advisors (CPAs, bankers, attorneys).

• Manage and oversee new client onboarding processes.

• Guide and mentor accountants within your delivery team.

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients' stakeholders.

• Serve as a point of contact with external partners (bankers, attorneys, investors, suppliers, CPA).

• Encourage collaborative relationships across all organizational levels.

• Assist in business development initiatives as an industry expert.

• Ensure adherence to manufacturing industry regulations and reporting requirements.

• Implement robust controls for production facilities.

• Develop and maintain systems to monitor production progress and profitability.

• Optimize working capital management for cyclical business operations.

• Provide strategic insights regarding supply chain and materials management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of financial leadership experience, with a minimum of 5 years in the manufacturing sector.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.

• Proven track record in executive-level financial advisory roles within manufacturing firms.

• Established ability to lead strategic growth initiatives.

• Passion for entrepreneurial, growth-oriented small businesses.

• Experience in managing multiple client relationships is preferred.

• Strong mentoring and team development skills.

• Comprehensive technical accounting and finance knowledge, including inventory management, production costing, and equipment financing.

• A growth-oriented mindset and dedication to ongoing learning.

🏝️ Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401K plan.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Long-term and short-term disability benefits.

• Options for HSA, FSA, and dependent care.

• Opportunities for professional development.