Finance Director

Position Summary:   We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic-minded individual to join our company as Business Finance Director supporting our Plant Nutrients business. This role is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of this business, providing leadership and guidance in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis. You will play a crucial role in developing and implementing financial strategies to drive business growth and maximize profitability.      Responsibilities   Financial Strategy:   Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's goals and objectives.   Provide strategic recommendations to the leadership team based on financial analysis and projections.   Monitor industry trends and economic conditions to assess potential impact on the business financial performance.   Financial Planning and Analysis:   Lead the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic plans.   Perform financial forecasting, including revenue, expense, and cash flow projections.   Conduct regular financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.   Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to the leadership team.   Risk Management:   Identify and evaluate financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.   Monitor and analyze financial metrics to assess overall business performance.   Recommend and implement risk management strategies.   Team Leadership:   Lead a high-performing finance team, providing mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities.   Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.   Set performance objectives, conduct performance evaluations, and provide appropriate rewards and recognition.      Knowledge needed:   Financial Expertise    Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting standards and regulations.   Experience with financial software and tools for data analysis and reporting.   Financial Reporting    Proficiency in creating and presenting financial statements, reports, and analysis to stakeholders.   Experience with financial modeling to evaluate various scenarios and make strategic recommendations.   Business Partnership / Acumen    Experience partnering with business or functional leaders to actively identify opportunities and drive business results for optimal outcomes.         Key Leadership Competencies:   Ensures Accountability: holding self and organization accountable to meet commitments.   Drives Engagement: creating a climate where people are motivated to help the organization achieve its objectives.   Plans and Aligns: planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organization goals.   Decision quality: making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.      Key Leadership Traits:   Need for achievement: a tendency to work intensely to achieve and exceed difficult standards.   Adaptability: comfort with unanticipated changes of direction or approach.   Curiosity: ability to tackle problems in a novel way, see patterns in complex information and pursue deep understanding.      PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS     Basic Qualifications:   Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field   Minimum 7 years’ varied accounting/finance experience   Minimum 3 years’ experience managing a team   Prior manufacturing experience  is required    Preferred Qualifications:   Chemical manufacturing experience a plus.  CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) designation is highly desirable.      Position Criteria:   Strong knowledge of financial planning, analysis, and reporting.   In-depth understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance standards.   Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.   Proficiency in financial software and systems, including ERP systems and advanced MS Excel.   Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.     The base salary for this role is $168,500 to $252,700 annually.