Director of Finance - Manufacturing - Portland, ME (HYBRID)

Director of FinanceOur client is a leading international manufacturing and industrial services organization, operating within a highly engineered product environment. With revenues of around $ 200M across the Americas and backing from a global parent organization, the business combines manufacturing, sales, and aftermarket services to deliver long term customer value. The Americas region represents a critical and growing market, with a well established footprint and strong commercial momentum. The organization is now seeking a Director of Finance to strengthen financial leadership, enhance performance visibility, and support the next phase of growth. This role required a presence in the office at least 3 days/ week (non-negotiable).Reporting directly into the local CEO, and with a dotted line to the Group CFO overseas, the Director of Finance will serve as the senior finance leader for the Americas business, acting as a key partner to the local leadership team. This role will take full ownership of the North American finance function, leading a team of +/- 8 finance professionals while driving enhanced financial performance, strengthening governance, and supporting informed commercial decision making. Main duties and responsibilities include the following:Leading, developing, and structuring the regional finance function to improve accountability and effectivenessPartnering closely with the local CEO to provide financial insight and challenge on strategic and commercial decisionsDriving financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across manufacturing, sales, and servicesImproving visibility of KPIs, profitability, and operational metrics to support better decision makingStrengthening cost control and margin improvement initiatives across the businessEnsuring robust financial controls, compliance, and alignment with global standardsActing as the primary interface with Group Finance, providing accurate and timely reportingSupporting business transformation initiatives and embedding a more proactive, data driven finance cultureIn return for a competitive remuneration package the successful candidate will possess the following:Bachelor's degreeCPA - ideal15+ years of a manufacturing experience from a finance/ accounting perspectiveProven experience as a Finance Director or CFOExtensive experience supporting both operational and commercial functions, including sales and service modelsDemonstrated ability to drive performance improvement, cost control, and financial disciplineExperience operating within an international reporting structure and working closely with Group FinanceHands on, proactive, and solutions oriented mindsetAbility to work in office, in Portland, ME, at least 3 days/ week.What's on Offer:$ 180,000 to $ 200,000 base salaryAnnual performance related bonus scheme - Target Bonus is $ 80,000Competitive benefits packageCompetitive PTOJob summary:SectorAccountingSub SectorFinancial Director / CFOIndustryIndustrial / ManufacturingWherePortlandContract TypePermanent