Commercial Finance Director at ASC Engineered Solutions in Oak Brook, Illinois

Job Description:

ASC Engineered Solutions


Oak Brook, Illinois

AREA OF INTEREST: Finance & Accounting
POSITION TYPE: Full-time


Job Title: Commercial Finance Director


About the Company

Following the 2019 merger of Anvil International and Smith-Cooper International, our unified company relaunched in March 2021 as ASC Engineered Solutions. Under a single name and logo, ASC Engineered Solutions continues our focus on improving the customer experience every day and striving to deliver service excellence. For more than 150 years we have provided the finest-quality pipe products and services with integrity and dedication to superior customer service at all levels. ASC Engineered Solutions provides expertise and product solutions for a wide range of applications, from plumbing and mechanical, HVAC, industrial and fire protection to mining, and oil and gas. Our comprehensive line of products includes: pipe couplings, plain-end fittings, valves, cast and malleable iron fittings, forged steel fittings, steel pipe nipples and couplings, pipe hangers and hardware, channel and strut fittings, mining and oil field fittings, and much more.

About the Position

ASC is seeking a highly motivated, strategically minded, commercial savvy and detail-oriented Commercial Finance Director to join the Corporate FP&A team. Reporting directly to the VP, FP&A, this role will support the Chief Revenue Officer and the broader commercial organization (Sales, Marketing, Commercial Ops, etc.).

To be successful in this role, you will drive all Commercial FP&A activities, partner cross functionally, transform processes, provide insights and perform talent management. You should have strong leadership and organizational qualities as well as creative problem-solving skills. You should be able to present financial information in a concise and easily comprehensible manner.

How you will help:

• Drive all Commercial FP&A activities, such as planning and forecasting, reporting and analysis, financial modeling and research
• Perform business performance management, monitor financial performance relative to strategic goals and objectives
• Lead deal modeling for transformative customer activity in the business. Provide insight driven analysis. Articulate results and outlook with a deep understanding of the commercial activities
• Bring a creative and fresh approach to presenting critical data and insights to the business. Act as a financial advisor to commercial leaders by understanding their respective business and providing insightful and value-added analysis
• Serve as a trusted finance partner and develop strong, collaborative relationships with executive level business partners and key stakeholders
• Business partner with the commercial organization to drive topline revenue, profitability, market competitiveness and sustainable growth as well as other commercial initiatives
• Help develop, monitor, and interpret external indicators and trends relevant to the commercial organization and management
• Provide business decision support for investment analysis, such as return on investments (ROI) and other KPIs as well as pricing analysis and optimization in partnership with the commercial team. Drive channel and pricing analytics to a data set where rational decisions can be achieved quickly
• Business partner with SIOP on Demand planning and its financialization
• Develop and maintain Customer and Product profitability; deliver holistic Cost-to-Serve analyses
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of other business/function financial needs
• Coach and mentor talent bench

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fields. MBA strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience with a proven track record and a deep understanding of Commercial Finance. Managerial experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• A creative and fresh approach to presenting critical data and insights to the business; excel in stakeholder storytelling
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Proactive and self-driven. Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with agility and resilience
• Ability to work with complex information to inform data-driven decision-making
• Ability to look beyond the surface and identify opportunities and solutions without being asked
• Experience with Business Intelligence tools preferred, such as Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx or similar BI tools
• Hyperion/Oracle EPM knowledge preferred
• Experience in manufacturing a plus

ASC Engineered Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Location(s): Oak Brook, IL-194



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