Director, Operations Finance
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Job Location:
Deerfield, WI - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 168000 - 252000
Posted on:
22-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Role
Position Title: Director Operations Finance
Currently no common analytical platform. Need a forward-thinking proactive business leader to drive operational improvements in the business.
Opportunity Statement:
The Director of Operations Finance will have the opportunity to drive change in partnership with manufacturing and supply chain this position you will serve as the go to analytical power that will bridge the business strategy with Finance. This role will deep dive into capital spend and project analytics and utilize strong analytical skills to bring recommendations to business leaders.
Position Summary:
Vantage is seeking a highly motivated Director of Operations Finance to support our manufacturing and supply chain. The Director will bring strong analytical skills to provide insights to business leaders that will support driving business decisions. The ideal candidate will have strong financial modeling skills strategic thinking and excellent communication abilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
List the key responsibilities for this role.
Lead financial planning forecasting and analysis for manufacturing supply chain and capital investments.
Partner with operations to identify and execute cost-saving initiatives.
Analyze cost structures and recommend strategies to reduce waste and improve margins.
Drive continuous improvement in standard costing inventory valuation and overhead absorption.
Evaluate capital expenditure proposals and ensure alignment with ROI thresholds.
Monitor capital project performance and post-investment reviews.
Optimize asset utilization and working capital efficiency.
Collaborate with operations leaders to improve labor productivity throughput and capacity utilization.
Support lean manufacturing Six Sigma and automation initiatives with financial modeling and impact analysis.
Lead benchmarking and performance diagnostics across plants and regions.
Education & Experience:
Education: Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Finance Accounting Engineering or related field. Masters degree preferred.
Experience: 15 years of accounting and analytical experience.
Knowledge Skills & Talents:
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Experience in financial planning and analysis.
Ability to work well as part of a team and lead cross-functional projects.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Pay and Benefits
The estimated base pay range for this position is: $168000 - $252000 annually. Actual pay will be determined based on education certifications experience qualifications skills and geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in a short-term incentive program.
Vantage offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees including:
Medical HSA dental vision
FSA (limited purpose dependent care and commuter/parking)
Life and AD&D insurance
Accident hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
Short- and long-term disability
EAP identity theft protection
Paid time off Parental Leave
401(k) with company match
Equal Employment Opportunity
Vantage is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other protected category.
About Vantage
Vantage provides natural solutions to our customers technical performance and marketing needs through a unique combination of chemistry application expertise and service. Underpinned by our broad portfolio of formulations ingredients and actives that are built on a backbone of sustainable oils fats and their derivatives Vantage targets selected markets and applications including personal care food surface treatment agriculture pharma and consumer and industrial performance. Vantage is headquartered in Deerfield IL. operates in 11 countries worldwide and employs more than 1000 talented professionals focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences with every interaction.
We are a dynamic people-centered organization where youll be part of a collaborative global team. Embracing our cultural diversity we learn from each other to constantly improve adapt and iterate. We value the voices and talents of our colleagues empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. Were convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results and we celebrate them by fostering a culture of recognition development learning excellence and shared achievement. Most importantly we know youre going to like it here. For more information visit: or LinkedIn/vantage.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Employee Relations
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Conflict Management
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Leadership management
- Financial Planning
About Company
Vantage Hospitality Group's partners had a vision to develop a different hotel brand affiliation model - one that offered a better Return on Investment and more world-class services and resources, and put the decision-making power in the hands of its hotel owners. In 1999, this vision ... View more
