Castolin Eutectic GmbH
Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
Castolin Eutectic GmbH, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, United States, 53051
Overview
Who we are: We are Pioneering Industrial Sustainability. Castolin Eutectic is a global provider of surface protection applications and solutions. Since 1906, we have brought innovative products and solutions to our customers, challenging ourselves to extend useful life, reduce maintenance costs, and increase industrial productivity while upholding our deep-rooted belief in sustainability.
We employ a diverse team worldwide in over 25 countries who represent our core values of customer orientation, integrity, respect, team spirit, and trust. Our employees are part of a global family who work together to provide the best solutions for our customers.
Opportunity!
We are seeking a strategic, analytically minded Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead our finance function in the United States. This role is a cornerstone in our regional finance transformation, focused on building a business-oriented, data-driven, and operationally supportive finance organization.
Rather than a traditional accounting profile, we are looking for a commercially curious thinker who can turn financial data into insights and actions. The ideal candidate is hands-on, thrives in a dynamic environment, and can drive process improvement while acting as a strong business partner to the local Managing Director and cross-functional teams. This is a high-impact position with clear visibility and ownership across controlling, reporting, business analysis, and performance management.
Position Overview The
Director of FP&A
will be responsible for overseeing the organization's financial health by managing financial planning, reporting, budgeting, and risk management to support strategic decision-making and ensure long-term financial stability. The role focuses on building a business-oriented, data-driven, and operationally supportive finance organization. The role is very hands-on, providing solicited and unsolicited advice regarding profitability of business activities and investments through utilizing crucial analytical skills.
What you’ll do
1. Financial Leadership & Business Partner
Act as the lead finance partner for the US business, providing the Managing Director and functional leaders with clear performance insights and well-argued financial advice.
Analyze margins, pricing, and product/customer profitability to support better decision-making
Bridge actuals, budget, and forecasts to drive performance transparency and accountability
Challenge the status quo with data-driven insights and help management take action
Support commercial and operational decisions through business case development and scenario analysis
2. Reporting, Planning & Controlling
Own the management reporting process (month-end, forecast, budget), in coordination with local accounting and global consolidation (OneStream)
Lead weekly/monthly KPI reporting and review routines with business stakeholders
Validate data integrity and ensure alignment between operational and financial metrics
Support audit and compliance activities
3. Process & Systems Improvement
Be the driving force behind process reliability, automation, and better data usage.
Support ERP (Infor LN) and reporting tool optimization in alignment with the regional roadmap
Standardize recurring reports and automate manual work wherever possible
Ensure internal controls are in place and adhered to — without overcomplicating processes
Simplify finance workflows to allow more time for value-added analysis
4. Team & Cross-functional Collaboration
Work seamlessly with other functions and regional teams to support group-wide improvement.
Partner with Sales, Operations, and Procurement to track KPIs and drive working capital efficiency
Coordinate with regional finance teams in Mexico and Canada for system and process alignment
Represent the US business in global finance projects and transformation initiatives
What you’ll bring
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
10+ years of experience in financial management, FP&A, or Controlling — preferably in a manufacturing or B2B environment
Proven ability to analyze financial and operational data, build business cases, and translate numbers into actionable insights
Experience in financial advisory (e.g., with a Big 4 or strategy/consulting firm) is highly valued
Strong data modeling and analysis skills — able to build and own the models yourself
Excellent communication and storytelling ability; can synthesize data into a clear and compelling narrative for senior stakeholders, including the Group CEO and CFO
Proactive, hands-on mindset: thrives in lean organizations where initiative, autonomy, and execution matter
Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus.
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We employ a diverse team worldwide in over 25 countries who represent our core values of customer orientation, integrity, respect, team spirit, and trust. Our employees are part of a global family who work together to provide the best solutions for our customers.
Opportunity!
We are seeking a strategic, analytically minded Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead our finance function in the United States. This role is a cornerstone in our regional finance transformation, focused on building a business-oriented, data-driven, and operationally supportive finance organization.
Rather than a traditional accounting profile, we are looking for a commercially curious thinker who can turn financial data into insights and actions. The ideal candidate is hands-on, thrives in a dynamic environment, and can drive process improvement while acting as a strong business partner to the local Managing Director and cross-functional teams. This is a high-impact position with clear visibility and ownership across controlling, reporting, business analysis, and performance management.
Position Overview The
Director of FP&A
will be responsible for overseeing the organization's financial health by managing financial planning, reporting, budgeting, and risk management to support strategic decision-making and ensure long-term financial stability. The role focuses on building a business-oriented, data-driven, and operationally supportive finance organization. The role is very hands-on, providing solicited and unsolicited advice regarding profitability of business activities and investments through utilizing crucial analytical skills.
What you’ll do
1. Financial Leadership & Business Partner
Act as the lead finance partner for the US business, providing the Managing Director and functional leaders with clear performance insights and well-argued financial advice.
Analyze margins, pricing, and product/customer profitability to support better decision-making
Bridge actuals, budget, and forecasts to drive performance transparency and accountability
Challenge the status quo with data-driven insights and help management take action
Support commercial and operational decisions through business case development and scenario analysis
2. Reporting, Planning & Controlling
Own the management reporting process (month-end, forecast, budget), in coordination with local accounting and global consolidation (OneStream)
Lead weekly/monthly KPI reporting and review routines with business stakeholders
Validate data integrity and ensure alignment between operational and financial metrics
Support audit and compliance activities
3. Process & Systems Improvement
Be the driving force behind process reliability, automation, and better data usage.
Support ERP (Infor LN) and reporting tool optimization in alignment with the regional roadmap
Standardize recurring reports and automate manual work wherever possible
Ensure internal controls are in place and adhered to — without overcomplicating processes
Simplify finance workflows to allow more time for value-added analysis
4. Team & Cross-functional Collaboration
Work seamlessly with other functions and regional teams to support group-wide improvement.
Partner with Sales, Operations, and Procurement to track KPIs and drive working capital efficiency
Coordinate with regional finance teams in Mexico and Canada for system and process alignment
Represent the US business in global finance projects and transformation initiatives
What you’ll bring
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
10+ years of experience in financial management, FP&A, or Controlling — preferably in a manufacturing or B2B environment
Proven ability to analyze financial and operational data, build business cases, and translate numbers into actionable insights
Experience in financial advisory (e.g., with a Big 4 or strategy/consulting firm) is highly valued
Strong data modeling and analysis skills — able to build and own the models yourself
Excellent communication and storytelling ability; can synthesize data into a clear and compelling narrative for senior stakeholders, including the Group CEO and CFO
Proactive, hands-on mindset: thrives in lean organizations where initiative, autonomy, and execution matter
Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus.
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