Finance Director
| Job Title: | Finance Director |
| Our Client: | Steel distributor specializing in prime flat roll coated steel |
| Country: | United States |
| Location: | Fortlee, NJ |
| Specialisation: | Accounting & Finance |
| Salary: | |
| Job Reference: | 5828 |
| Contact Person: | Leah SHI Managing Consultant |
| Contact Email: | leah.shi@cesna.com |
| Job Published: | 2025-05-08 |
Position
Finance Director
About Our Client
Job Summary
- We're is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Finance Director to lead
- long-term financial planning, investment strategy, and M&A evaluation initiatives for our $95M
- steel distribution business. This high-impact leadership role is focused on corporate finance and
- strategic initiatives rather than day-to-day accounting or operational functions. The role will also
- involve collaborating cross-functionally to drive financial insight and support strategic
- decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring corporate finance expertise, a collaborative
- mindset, and the ability to assess financial risks and opportunities as the company prepares for
- continued growth and potential acquisition scenarios.
Job Description
- 1. Strategic Financial Planning
- Lead company-wide financial modeling, including long-term revenue forecasts, cash flow
- projections, and scenario planning.
- Collaborate with accounting to analyze monthly results and extract strategic insights for
- leadership.
- Advise CEO and ownership on capital allocation decisions, liquidity optimization, and
- profitability improvements.
- 2. Investment & Asset Strategy
- Coordinate with investment advisors to evaluate opportunities across public markets,
- commercial real estate, and strategic funds.
- Conduct diligence on commercial real estate investments, especially those involving
- corporate-owned assets or surplus capital.
- Recommend financing structures to optimize returns and mitigate financial risk.
- 3. Corporate Development and M&A Readiness
- Prepare the business for a potential acquisition or strategic sale, including identifying
- valuation drivers, building pitch materials, and coordinating with brokers or bankers.
- Identify and initiate contact with strategic or financial buyers aligned with our industry
- and goals.
- Drive internal readiness through KPI benchmarking, margin analysis, and process
- documentation.
- 4. Monthly Financials Strategic Oversight
- Review and validate monthly financials for accuracy and consistency prior to external
- reporting.
- Analyze and interpret revenue, margins, cash flow, and KPI to provide strategic insights.
- Act as the primary liaison for bank reporting, preparing financial commentary, and
- ensuring covenant compliance.
- Update cash flow and revenue forecasts using monthly financial results and conduct
- scenario planning.
- Recommend operational or pricing adjustments based on financial trends.
- Prepare executive summaries and dashboards for ownership, advisors, and potential
- acquirers.
- 5. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting
- Partner with logistics, sales, and accounting to align financial strategy with business
- operations.
- Develop ownership dashboards and executive summaries to track strategic goals.
- Liaise with banks, ensuring financial accuracy, covenant compliance, and timely
- reporting.
Qualifications
- 8-12 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, FP&A, or private
- equity.
- Strong proficiency in financial modeling and valuation methodologies (DCF, LBO, market
- comps).
- Demonstrated experience in advising or preparing mid-sized businesses for strategic sale
- or recapitalization.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with legal, investment,
- and real estate partners.
- Prior experience in industrial, distribution, or asset-heavy business environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean.
- Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) or professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) in
- Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
- Familiarity with transaction readiness, pitchbook development, and investor
- communications.
What's On Offer
Apply online or feel free to contact us directly for more information about the opportunity. Due to the high volume of applicant, we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.
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