Senior Finance Director

About FUCHS:

FUCHS is the world's largest independent supplier of innovative lubrication solutions, covering almost every industry and application. Our products and solutions keep the world moving even though they are not always visible. What matters is that each of our over 6,000 employees in over 50 countries is visible - their entrepreneurial spirit, ideas and skills are the foundation of our global business.

MOVING YOUR WORLD by focusing on your success:

FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow. We stand behind our core values: trust, creating value, respect, reliability, and integrity. Ours is a culture that fosters creativity and empowerment, values work/life balance, and gives you the freedom to excel. At FUCHS we aim to nurture your capabilities, ideas and career.

Salary:

FUCHS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $220k - $240k per year, but actual salary will vary depending upon a new hire’s experience and qualifications as well as internal equity.

Your Responsibilities:

The Senior Finance Director will lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, reporting, and treasury operations for the Americas region. Serving as a key strategic partner to the executive team, this role will deliver insights that drive informed decision-making, operational efficiency, and profitable growth. The position reports to the Vice President of Accounting and Finance.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Lead long-term, annual, and mid-year forecasting processes for all financial statements and key KPIs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop accurate, actionable financial plans.
• Assess risks and opportunities to ensure the achievement of business objectives.

Analysis & Reporting

• Develop and deliver monthly and quarterly financial reports, dashboards, and executive presentations.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations based on performance trends and in-depth data analysis.
• Support profitability improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.

Treasury

• Oversee treasury operations, including banking relationships and cash flow forecasting.
• Lead Net Working Capital forecasting, analysis, and process enhancements.

Corporate Expenses and Headcount

• Partner with functional leaders to optimize expense allocation and budget utilization.
• Collaborate with HR on headcount planning, tracking, and reporting.

M&A

• Conduct financial modeling, due diligence, and scenario analysis to support M&A opportunities.
• Provide strategic recommendations to inform investment decisions.

Strategic & Operational Support

• Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic initiatives and business decisions.
• Drive process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency.
• Play a leadership role in major projects, including the global ERP upgrade to SAP S/4HANA.

Leadership & Development

• Build and maintain a team culture aligned with our core values: respect, trust, integrity, reliability, and value creation.
• Align departmental goals with company strategy, mentoring team members and fostering professional growth.
• Communicate financial results effectively to stakeholders and influence decisions across the organization.

Qualifications we are looking for:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required; CPA, CMA, or MBA strongly preferred.
• Experience:
  • 10+ years of progressively responsible finance experience in a major company or division of a large corporation.
  • Minimum 5 years of proven leadership experience.
  • Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA preferred).
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and related accounting standards.
  • Knowledge of automation trends and digital transformation in finance.
• Leadership Skills: Resilient, emotionally intelligent, change-oriented, and capable of building trust and driving organizational improvement.

These are your benefits:

FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals.  In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities in the global marketplace.  The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits. Detailed benefit information can be found at this link: https://fuchs.com/us/en/benefits.

FUCHS Lubricants Co. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v).

Do you have any questions? Jordan Hallow (jordan.hallow@fuchs.com) will be more than happy to answer them!