Chief Financial Officer

Barry Wehmiller Company - Saint Louis, MO

Full-time - Executive

Saint Louis, MO

10,001+ employees

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Afinitas will serve as a strategic business partner to the CEO and the management team, overseeing the Finance function and providing operational oversight of the IT function. The CFO will play a critical role in supporting the company's growth and acquisition strategies, ensuring financial health and compliance, and driving performance improvements across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assess organizational performance against benchmarks and the annual operating plan.
• Analyze the financial impact of major business decisions and operational issues.
• Develop capabilities of finance, accounting, and IT team members.
• Establish credibility with stakeholders and develop solutions to business challenges.
• Create tools and systems for financial visibility and actionable recommendations.
• Engage the Board and investors on operational issues and trends.
• Develop the budget and lead global investment decisions.
• Oversee short and long-term financial planning aligned with strategic goals.
• Deliver process efficiency and integration across the organization.
• Accountability for IT strategy and digital transformation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain internal controls.
• Manage cash flow and develop reliable cash flow projections.
• Oversee budgeting and present financial metrics internally and externally.
• Foster relationships with investors, banks, and vendors.
• Collaborate with business operators on contract structuring and pricing.
• Conduct market and product profitability analysis to optimize pricing and contracts.
• Travel frequently to meet internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum of BS/BA in Accounting or Finance; MBA and/or CPA preferred.
• Proven experience as a CFO or in a senior financial leadership role in manufacturing.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing financial regulations and cost accounting.
• Strategic visionary with strong operational focus and analytical ability.
• Proven success in building a high-performing finance function.
• Effective communicator at all organizational levels.
• Collaborative and flexible style with a partnership mentality.
• Strong experience with mergers and acquisitions and their integration.
• Experience in a complex, global manufacturing environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience operating in a levered environment with debt compliance obligations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements