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Pacific International has been retained by a global manufacturer in the industrials, automotive and semi-conductors space. A heritage brand in the industry, they are undergoing a growth period and expanding into new industries.
This growth has led to a strategic transformation for the business, including their finance function. They are looking to bring in a Finance & Accounting Leader to transform the finance organization. As the Finance Leader you’ll be instrumental in shaping the company’s financial strategy, driving operational efficiencies, and delivering high-impact financial insights to senior leadership.
You will play a key role in financial forecasting and long-term strategic planning, ensuring the company’s financial health and growth trajectory remain strong. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in the manufacturing sector and a proven ability to be a collaborative change leader.
Responsibilities:
Lead and oversee all financial operations, including accounting, controllership, and compliance.
Drive the annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Elevate FP&A capacity, including variance analysis, building performance metrics and reporting to support data-driven decision‑making.
Manage treasury operations, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Collaborate with external audit firms, particularly on taxation and compliance‑related matters.
Provide timely and actionable financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
Qualifications:
Proven experience in a senior finance role within the
manufacturing sector .
Strong background in
accounting, controllership, and regulatory compliance .
Demonstrated success in
financial planning and analysis (FP&A) , including budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking & metrics.
Experience managing
treasury functions
and working with
external auditors .
Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Willingness to travel occasionally as needed.
About Pacific International : Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high‑growth enterprises in building exceptional C‑suite, senior‑level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward‑thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever‑evolving business landscape.
Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C‑suite and mid‑to‑senior‑level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.
Diversity Statement: At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.
Questions? haley.gibson@pacific-international.com
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full-time
Job function Finance, Strategy/Planning, and Accounting/Auditing
Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Machinery Manufacturing
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Pacific International has been retained by a global manufacturer in the industrials, automotive and semi-conductors space. A heritage brand in the industry, they are undergoing a growth period and expanding into new industries.
This growth has led to a strategic transformation for the business, including their finance function. They are looking to bring in a Finance & Accounting Leader to transform the finance organization. As the Finance Leader you’ll be instrumental in shaping the company’s financial strategy, driving operational efficiencies, and delivering high-impact financial insights to senior leadership.
You will play a key role in financial forecasting and long-term strategic planning, ensuring the company’s financial health and growth trajectory remain strong. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in the manufacturing sector and a proven ability to be a collaborative change leader.
Responsibilities:
Lead and oversee all financial operations, including accounting, controllership, and compliance.
Drive the annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Elevate FP&A capacity, including variance analysis, building performance metrics and reporting to support data-driven decision‑making.
Manage treasury operations, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Collaborate with external audit firms, particularly on taxation and compliance‑related matters.
Provide timely and actionable financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
Qualifications:
Proven experience in a senior finance role within the
manufacturing sector .
Strong background in
accounting, controllership, and regulatory compliance .
Demonstrated success in
financial planning and analysis (FP&A) , including budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking & metrics.
Experience managing
treasury functions
and working with
external auditors .
Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Willingness to travel occasionally as needed.
About Pacific International : Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high‑growth enterprises in building exceptional C‑suite, senior‑level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward‑thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever‑evolving business landscape.
Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C‑suite and mid‑to‑senior‑level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.
Diversity Statement: At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.
Questions? haley.gibson@pacific-international.com
Seniority level Director
Employment type Full-time
Job function Finance, Strategy/Planning, and Accounting/Auditing
Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Machinery Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Pacific International Executive Search by 2x
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