Finance Director - Fcs North America
• Responsible for the financial direction of 13 manufacturing locations and one SG&A location.• Responsible for driving operating profit and cash flow improvements, including working capital management and capital spending rationalizations.• Reviewed and provided direction for new business quotes working closely with our Commercial team.• Responsible for developing strategy and the six year medium term plan, including presentation to global executives.• Responsible for managing the preparation, review, and consolidation of the annual business plan, including presentation to global executives.• Responsible for developing and managing the internal control system, including process improvements.• Responsible for financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.• Responsible for developing the talents of 12 direct and indirect reports.• Leader in developing annual cost saving and performance improvements in the entire organization.• Identified and calculated customer price increases to offset commodity inflation and correct onerous contracts.• Provided financial direction and analysis for numerous strategic restructuring projects.• Led various teams to improve working capital by achieving greater inventory turns and lowering A/R days.• Responsible for foreign currency exposure identification and hedging polices to reduce exchange rate exposures.• Led the annual external audit process, including developing audit improvement recommendations.