Malibu Boats
Job Title
Director of Finance – Pursuit Boats at Malibu Boats
Overview
The Director of Finance is a highly analytical and hands‑on finance leader who partners directly with the Brand President to drive financial performance, strategic execution, and business accountability. Operating in a matrixed structure, this role reports to the VP Finance and indirectly to the Brand President, while being a key member of both the divisional leadership team and the corporate finance team. No direct reports; supported by shared Corporate FP&A resources.
Responsibilities Strategic Business Partnering
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Brand President, providing financial rigor to pricing, investments, cost structure efficiency, production capacity planning, and market strategy to drive sustainable value creation.
Influence strategic priorities, commercial initiatives, and business decisions through data‑driven financial analysis and process improvements to enhance operational performance and profitability.
Provide competitive and external benchmarking perspective to the business.
Financial Planning & Forecasting
Lead the development of the brand’s annual operating budget, quarterly forecasts, and long‑range plan by partnering with divisional leadership to establish aggressive yet achievable business plan commitments.
Build and maintain robust financial models across volume, ASP, margin, and EBITDA.
Coordinate with Corporate FP&A analysts for data preparation, sensitivity analyses, and planning scenarios.
Optimize capital returns by preparing business cases in support of capital investments, performing post‑implementation reviews of major investments, and leading working‑capital optimization initiatives.
Corporate Integration & Compliance
Serve as a bridge between brand operations and Corporate Finance to ensure accurate consolidation, alignment of assumptions, and timely reporting.
Coordinate with Corporate FP&A analysts on model development, variance analysis, and KPI tracking.
Ensure brand compliance with corporate financial policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
Execution & Decision Support
Work proactively with division and functional leadership teams to deliver planned commitments.
Prepare monthly reporting packages and performance narratives highlighting business drivers, risks, and opportunities.
Analyze variances vs. budget, forecast, and prior year; synthesize root causes and recommend corrective actions.
Drive brand‑level margin and cost optimization in partnership with operations, supply chain, and product management.
Collaboration Across the Organization
Operate as co‑pilot to Brand President and collaborate effectively with division and functional leadership teams.
Navigate priorities between business units and corporate stakeholders in a matrixed structure.
Work closely with shared services functions, including accounting, FP&A, and IT.
Support ad‑hoc analysis, strategic projects, and board/executive reporting requests.
Collaborate closely with the Finance director of MBG division on Saltwater segment projects and external reporting deliverables.
Qualifications Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA or CPA a plus).
7+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, preferably in manufacturing.
Skills
Proven ability to build financial models, interpret data, and provide actionable insights.
Experience working in a cross‑functional or matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders.
Proficiency in Excel and financial systems such as Oracle, Hyperion, SmartView, or similar tools.
Effective communication skills, mindfulness, initiative‑taking problem‑solving mindset.
Strong business acumen and understanding of operational drivers and performance metrics.
Comfortable leading without direct authority in a collaborative environment.
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver on tight timelines.
Curious, collaborative, and focused on continuous improvement.
Physical Demands This is a sedentary office position requiring extended periods of sitting, use of standard office equipment, and occasional travel.
Seniority Level
Director
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Shipbuilding
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Director of Finance – Pursuit Boats at Malibu Boats
Overview
The Director of Finance is a highly analytical and hands‑on finance leader who partners directly with the Brand President to drive financial performance, strategic execution, and business accountability. Operating in a matrixed structure, this role reports to the VP Finance and indirectly to the Brand President, while being a key member of both the divisional leadership team and the corporate finance team. No direct reports; supported by shared Corporate FP&A resources.
Responsibilities Strategic Business Partnering
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Brand President, providing financial rigor to pricing, investments, cost structure efficiency, production capacity planning, and market strategy to drive sustainable value creation.
Influence strategic priorities, commercial initiatives, and business decisions through data‑driven financial analysis and process improvements to enhance operational performance and profitability.
Provide competitive and external benchmarking perspective to the business.
Financial Planning & Forecasting
Lead the development of the brand’s annual operating budget, quarterly forecasts, and long‑range plan by partnering with divisional leadership to establish aggressive yet achievable business plan commitments.
Build and maintain robust financial models across volume, ASP, margin, and EBITDA.
Coordinate with Corporate FP&A analysts for data preparation, sensitivity analyses, and planning scenarios.
Optimize capital returns by preparing business cases in support of capital investments, performing post‑implementation reviews of major investments, and leading working‑capital optimization initiatives.
Corporate Integration & Compliance
Serve as a bridge between brand operations and Corporate Finance to ensure accurate consolidation, alignment of assumptions, and timely reporting.
Coordinate with Corporate FP&A analysts on model development, variance analysis, and KPI tracking.
Ensure brand compliance with corporate financial policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
Execution & Decision Support
Work proactively with division and functional leadership teams to deliver planned commitments.
Prepare monthly reporting packages and performance narratives highlighting business drivers, risks, and opportunities.
Analyze variances vs. budget, forecast, and prior year; synthesize root causes and recommend corrective actions.
Drive brand‑level margin and cost optimization in partnership with operations, supply chain, and product management.
Collaboration Across the Organization
Operate as co‑pilot to Brand President and collaborate effectively with division and functional leadership teams.
Navigate priorities between business units and corporate stakeholders in a matrixed structure.
Work closely with shared services functions, including accounting, FP&A, and IT.
Support ad‑hoc analysis, strategic projects, and board/executive reporting requests.
Collaborate closely with the Finance director of MBG division on Saltwater segment projects and external reporting deliverables.
Qualifications Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA or CPA a plus).
7+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, preferably in manufacturing.
Skills
Proven ability to build financial models, interpret data, and provide actionable insights.
Experience working in a cross‑functional or matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders.
Proficiency in Excel and financial systems such as Oracle, Hyperion, SmartView, or similar tools.
Effective communication skills, mindfulness, initiative‑taking problem‑solving mindset.
Strong business acumen and understanding of operational drivers and performance metrics.
Comfortable leading without direct authority in a collaborative environment.
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver on tight timelines.
Curious, collaborative, and focused on continuous improvement.
Physical Demands This is a sedentary office position requiring extended periods of sitting, use of standard office equipment, and occasional travel.
Seniority Level
Director
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Shipbuilding
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