Executive Director Finance, GPS Strategy & Capital

Role Summary

The Executive Director for Global GPS Strategy & Capital plays a critical leadership role in shaping financial strategy, driving operational excellence, and steering growth initiatives across a complex worldwide manufacturing network. This executive will work closely with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing network optimization, product strategy development (GO Teams), capital planning and analysis, and business development activities. Reporting directly to the SVP Finance Global Product Development & Supply, the Executive Director of Finance is a key partner to senior leaders within Global Product Supply (GPS) providing strategic financial counsel to enable scalable growth, efficient asset allocation, and robust risk management.

Responsibilities

• Finance lead for Manufacturing Network & Product Strategy:
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Product Development teams to evaluate and optimize the global manufacturing footprint.
• Lead financial assessment and scenario modeling for manufacturing network transformations, new plant investments, site consolidations, and capacity expansions.
• Develop business case analyses for new product introductions and manufacturing process innovations, aligning financial objectives with organizational strategy.
• Own the Long-Range Financial Plan process for GPS.
• Lead a team of 5 Finance professionals

Capital Planning & Analysis: Oversee the multi-year capital planning process, aligning investment priorities with long-term manufacturing and product strategy goals.

Business Development Activities: Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and partnerships related to manufacturing and industrial growth. Lead financial due diligence, valuation modeling, and strategic fit analysis for potential transactions. Champion best practices in financial planning, forecasting, and performance management, leveraging analytics to drive decision-making. Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement within the finance organization.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field; CPA or CMA designation preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years' progressive experience in finance roles.
• Demonstrated experience in capital planning, financial analysis, and business development within a global context.
• Proven track record of supporting strategic product and network decisions, including plant expansions, consolidations, and new product introductions.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures, supply chain economics, and asset optimization strategies.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment on financial priorities.
• Advanced analytical capabilities and proficiency with financial modeling tools.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong focus on Talent development and a continuous improvement mindset.

Skills

• Financial modeling
• Strategic planning
• Capital budgeting
• Mergers & acquisitions due diligence
• Cross-functional leadership
• Change management

Education

• Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field
• CPA or CMA designation preferred

Additional Requirements

• None specified beyond role content