Finance Director - Ag & Sulfur Business Unit
External
Hydritechemicalco · Brookfield, WIFull-timeOn-site4d ago
BudgetingExcelFinancial AnalysisFinancial ModelingForecastingLeadership
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We are a company where people matter . We are family driven . We are financially strong . And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.
Benefits
Up to 10% Retirement Contribution$600 per Year Wellness IncentiveTwo Weeks Starting Paid Time OffMedical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible f irst day of the month following hire date.JOIN A TOP WORKPLACE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nlFHnnfvhkFINANCE DIRECTOR - AG & SULFUR BUSINESS UNITThe role owns all commercial Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) for the business unit. This position carries end-to-end accountability for business unit financial performance and requires strong informal leadership and cross‑functional influence.Primary responsibilities include:Financial Planning & AnalysisFully responsible for FP&A for the SBU, including analysis of the full P&L, revenue, gross margin, manufacturing absorption, operating expenses, and contribution margin.Serve as an active member of the SBU Leadership Team.Collaborate with SBU leader to drive business growth, identify risks and opportunities, and set priorities.Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for the business unit.Prepare and present the monthly and quarterly financial results, forecasts, and performance commentary to senior leadership.Conduct variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior year with clear explanations and recommended actions.Ensure strong financial discipline, data integrity, and alignment with accounting and corporate finance standards.Maintain a "no surprises" approach through proactive communication and issue identification.Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives leveraging automation and AI where possible to increase efficiency.Manage monthly reporting, analysis, forecasting, and budgeting for the Sac Ag Joint Venture.Strategic & Commercial SupportAct as a trusted advisor to SBU leadership, translating financial results into clear, actionable insights.Partner with the SBU leader to design and track employee incentive programs.Ensure accurate and timely tracking of all customer incentive programs.Collaborate with the sales team on pricing strategies and quoting.Support new business opportunities, pricing changes, and strategic initiatives with financial modeling and scenario analysis.Lead the development of business plans and justifications for growth and innovation initiatives.Support demand planning and sales and operations planning initiatives.Participate in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) due diligence and integration efforts.REPORTING STRUCTUREThis position reports to the Director of Finance.PREFERRED EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related financial work experience required; CPA preferred.Minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing industry, chemical manufacturing preferred.Progressive FP&A or finance business partner experience.Experience supporting full P&L ownership and plant-level financial analysis.Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills required; experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Business Intelligence (BI) tools (e.g., Power BI), Salesforce, and AI agents preferred.Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time for plant and business engagement.COMPETENCIESProven ability to influence financial outcomes and drive business performance.Proactive, self-starter with strong commercial and operational business acumen.Clear, confident communicator who can influence without authority.Collaborative, highly analytical, detail-oriented, and outcomes-focused.Demonstrates ownership, judgment, and accountability as a senior individual contributor.Continuous improvement mindset.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSOffice Environment:Able to work at a computer for extended periods.Able to use standard office equipment (computer, keyboard, mouse).Occasionally moves or transports objects (such as laptop or files) weighing up to 20 pounds.Travel & Plant Environment:Able to travel up to 10% of the time , including overnight travel, to manufacturing plant locations.During plant visits, the role involves moving through industrial areas and may involve periods of standing or walking.Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated plantDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time off
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