Group Vice President, Manufacturing Finance

Group Vice President, Manufacturing Finance

Reports to: Division President

Overview:

We are conducting a search for a Group Vice President, Manufacturing Finance, to lead the finance and accounting functions for a complex, multi-site manufacturing organization. This role serves as a strategic partner and key member of the leadership team, providing financial insight, operational analysis, and strategic guidance to support business performance and long-term growth.

The Group Vice President, Manufacturing Finance plays a critical role in overseeing financial planning, accounting, reporting, and operational finance across the business unit, ensuring financial discipline while enabling data-driven decision-making. The successful candidate will bring strong financial leadership, operational finance expertise, and a collaborative leadership style, partnering closely with executive leadership to support strategic planning, operational performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role is based in Conyers, Georgia, and will require relocation for candidates not currently located in the area.

Relocating to Conyers, Georgia offers a strong balance of small-town charm and regional connectivity, making it an increasingly attractive option within Metro Atlanta. Located approximately 24 miles east of downtown Atlanta, residents benefit from convenient access to the city’s business, entertainment, and cultural hubs while enjoying a quieter suburban lifestyle. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is roughly 30 miles away (about a 35–40-minute drive), providing easy domestic and international travel. Conyers is also well positioned for trips to Athens and the University of Georgia, as well as nearby communities such as Madison and Monroe, and is just minutes from Covington—known as the “Hollywood of the South” for its film and television production. The area also offers proximity to Lake Oconee and Georgia’s lake country for recreation and is experiencing strong economic momentum, including the expansion of data centers across the Atlanta corridor. Together, these factors position Conyers as a well-connected and forward-looking community in one of Georgia’s most dynamic growth regions.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Leadership and Business Partnership

• Partner with the Division President to support annual and long-term strategic planning initiatives.
• Provide financial leadership and insight to support business strategy, operational performance, and long-term growth.
• Collaborate with operations, purchasing, and sales leadership to monitor commodity positions, pricing, and operational financial performance.

Financial Planning, Analysis, and Performance Management

• Develop processes and set practices to measure, understand, and monitor business unit results relative to action plans and milestones.
• Lead the development and implementation of business unit performance measures and enhance processes that drive accountability across the organization.
• Support strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling activities for the business unit.
• Review financial performance and provide insights that support operational improvement and informed decision-making.

Financial Governance, Controls, and Compliance

• Work with Corporate Finance, Corporate IT, and Business Unit Leadership to implement, upgrade, and maintain financial policies, system tools, internal controls, accounting standards, and procedures.
• Support compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with ongoing compliance efforts and participate in internal and external financial and tax audits throughout the year.

Operational Finance and Manufacturing Performance

• Champion systematic manufacturing variance analysis to identify areas requiring attention and opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze and review contracts, prepare business cases and presentations, and support financial evaluation of business opportunities.
• Manage the business unit’s capital expenditure planning in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Lead and support the Finance Center of Excellence (COE)

Finance Team Leadership and Development

• Create and lead a high-performing finance organization by hiring, developing, and retaining top talent.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the finance team.
• Mentor and develop finance leaders and team members to support organizational growth and capability development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field required.
• MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent advanced credential preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or operational finance roles.
• Prior leadership experience overseeing finance functions within manufacturing, supply chain, or operational environments.
• Minimum of 3+ years of supply chain finance experience.
• Strong working knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, rolling forecasts, and product profitability analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence decision-making across multiple levels of the organization.
• Proven leadership capability with experience building and developing high-performing finance teams.
• Strong business acumen and ability to serve as a strategic financial partner to operational leadership.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• High degree of professionalism, judgment, and maturity when operating in complex business environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and financial reporting tools.

Other:

This position description reflects the general nature and scope of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

While we sincerely appreciate all interest, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.