Standex International Corporation
Director, Finance Planning & Analysis
Standex International Corporation, Fairfield, Ohio, United States, 45014
Overview
Standex International
is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting-edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next-generation space vehicles to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology, and much more, we are focused on making what’s next possible. Standex Electronics
is a worldwide market leader in the design, development and manufacture of standard reed switch-based sensor solutions and custom electro-magnetic components, including magnetics products. We are a global team of problem solvers who can provide custom and/or standard solutions through our diverse and dynamic capabilities. Our approach is to strategically partner with customers to conquer challenges and deliver reliable high-quality results through our engineering and components. These parts serve an array of markets globally, and through our customer driven innovation – improve the overall performance and efficiency at which end products operate. If you have an analytical mindset, are an excellent communicator, and are looking for your next challenge, this may be the right opportunity for you. We are seeking a
Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
to join our corporate team. This highly visible role will be a key business partner to the VP Global Finance and senior leadership, responsible for driving strategic and operational financial insights across our $400M manufacturing business. What You’ll Do
Be a valued and integral part of our global team, engaging with various levels of leadership. Lead and enhance finance processes as a change agent, role model, and coach. Develop deep knowledge of the company’s industries, competitors, and market trends to provide meaningful analysis and recommendations. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, ensuring integration with business strategy. Advise and support leadership on profitable growth initiatives, capital investments, portfolio management, and new product development. Partner with Corporate and Divisional leadership to create KPIs, dashboards, and performance measures, analyzing results against set targets and identifying value/cost drivers. Prepare monthly operating results with clear variance analysis versus plan and prior year, delivering actionable recommendations. Ensure timely and secure reporting through CPM/BI systems; evaluate and recommend best-in-class financial planning and reporting solutions. Collaborate with the Chief Accounting Officer on month-end close and US GAAP reporting. Mentor and develop a small team of FP&A professionals, fostering analytical excellence and business partnership skills. What You’ll Bring
10+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3–5 years in FP&A leadership roles. Proven experience in manufacturing finance, with exposure to multi-site and multi-product environments. Hands-on leader with a roll-up-your-sleeves mentality; able to work alongside divisional teams to identify revenue opportunities, streamline processes, and improve efficiency. Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with ability to summarize and communicate insights to all levels of the organization. Exceptional communication and presentation skills — comfortable in both boardroom and plant floor discussions. Experience with corporate, divisional, or plant controllership roles; international exposure preferred. ERP (Oracle, JD Edwards) and reporting tool proficiency (Power BI, Hyperion, or similar). What We Value
MBA or CPA preferred but not required. Strategic mindset with strong business acumen. Ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights. Strong process improvement orientation. Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence across functions. Commitment to developing high-performing teams. Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Standex International
is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting-edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next-generation space vehicles to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology, and much more, we are focused on making what’s next possible. Standex Electronics
is a worldwide market leader in the design, development and manufacture of standard reed switch-based sensor solutions and custom electro-magnetic components, including magnetics products. We are a global team of problem solvers who can provide custom and/or standard solutions through our diverse and dynamic capabilities. Our approach is to strategically partner with customers to conquer challenges and deliver reliable high-quality results through our engineering and components. These parts serve an array of markets globally, and through our customer driven innovation – improve the overall performance and efficiency at which end products operate. If you have an analytical mindset, are an excellent communicator, and are looking for your next challenge, this may be the right opportunity for you. We are seeking a
Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
to join our corporate team. This highly visible role will be a key business partner to the VP Global Finance and senior leadership, responsible for driving strategic and operational financial insights across our $400M manufacturing business. What You’ll Do
Be a valued and integral part of our global team, engaging with various levels of leadership. Lead and enhance finance processes as a change agent, role model, and coach. Develop deep knowledge of the company’s industries, competitors, and market trends to provide meaningful analysis and recommendations. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, ensuring integration with business strategy. Advise and support leadership on profitable growth initiatives, capital investments, portfolio management, and new product development. Partner with Corporate and Divisional leadership to create KPIs, dashboards, and performance measures, analyzing results against set targets and identifying value/cost drivers. Prepare monthly operating results with clear variance analysis versus plan and prior year, delivering actionable recommendations. Ensure timely and secure reporting through CPM/BI systems; evaluate and recommend best-in-class financial planning and reporting solutions. Collaborate with the Chief Accounting Officer on month-end close and US GAAP reporting. Mentor and develop a small team of FP&A professionals, fostering analytical excellence and business partnership skills. What You’ll Bring
10+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3–5 years in FP&A leadership roles. Proven experience in manufacturing finance, with exposure to multi-site and multi-product environments. Hands-on leader with a roll-up-your-sleeves mentality; able to work alongside divisional teams to identify revenue opportunities, streamline processes, and improve efficiency. Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with ability to summarize and communicate insights to all levels of the organization. Exceptional communication and presentation skills — comfortable in both boardroom and plant floor discussions. Experience with corporate, divisional, or plant controllership roles; international exposure preferred. ERP (Oracle, JD Edwards) and reporting tool proficiency (Power BI, Hyperion, or similar). What We Value
MBA or CPA preferred but not required. Strategic mindset with strong business acumen. Ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights. Strong process improvement orientation. Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence across functions. Commitment to developing high-performing teams. Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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