Director, Finance

Job Description Position Purpose: Senior finance leader for the Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems division providing end-to-end financial oversight supporting manufacturing operations, corporate reporting, and strategic decision making, while ensuring disciplined cost control and compliance with internal and external requirements. Essential Functions: Strategic Financial Leadership * Provide strategic financial leadership for the Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems Division, serving as a key member of the divisional leadership team and trusted advisor to senior management. * Actively participate in the development and execution of divisional business strategies, policies, and operating objectives to support long-term growth and profitability. * Represent the division within corporate finance leadership forums, promoting alignment, best practice sharing, and enterprise-wide financial excellence initiatives. Financial Planning & Analysis * Lead the development of the division's strategic financial plans, annual operating plans, budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial outlooks. * Establish and oversee a disciplined approach to financial analysis, providing actionable business insights to support decision-making and performance improvement. * Evaluate financial performance against strategic and operational objectives, identifying opportunities to strengthen profitability, productivity, and overall business performance. Financial Reporting & Compliance * Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting processes, ensuring the accurate and timely communication of financial results. * Ensure compliance with corporate financial reporting standards, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements. * Establish and maintain effective financial and managerial controls to safeguard company assets and support sound governance practices. Manufacturing Finance & Operational Performance * Provide leadership for all manufacturing finance and cost accounting activities, including product costing, inventory valuation, and operational performance analysis. * Partner with operations leadership to identify and implement initiatives that reduce costs, improve productivity, optimize resource utilization, and enhance margins. * Establish and maintain financial analysis and cost accounting practices that support operational excellence and informed business decisions. Business Partnership & Strategic Decision Support * Collaborate with operations, engineering, supply chain, commercial, and other functional leaders to drive business performance and strategic initiatives. * Lead financial evaluation and decision support for capital investments, productivity initiatives, and business growth opportunities. * Provide financial insight and guidance to support strategic planning, resource allocation, and long-term value creation. Governance, Risk Management & Internal Controls * Establish and maintain a robust framework of internal controls, financial governance processes, and risk management practices. * Ensure compliance with corporate policies, audit requirements, regulatory standards, and financial control procedures.