Business Finance Lead (REQ717)

Spartech

  • Maryland Heights, MO
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 days ago
Job Description:Business Finance LeadMaryland Heights, MissouriSpartech, LLC, headquartered in Maryland Heights, Missouri, has over a dozen locations throughout the United States. We have a broad customer base with extensive product offerings and technologies. Many of our materials are used in products you might see every day - for example if you start your morning with a single serve yogurt, the container you ate from may be made from one of Spartech's products or the refrigerator where the yogurt was stored could have Spartech products in its interior features. More unique uses of our products can be seen in military or security applications, for example in fighter jet canopies or bullet resistant windows. From routine daily-life to life-saving applications-we make a difference. Our broad scope of products and services keep our environment interesting and challenging with a culture focused on success. If you want to make a difference in a fast-paced environment with a company large enough to offer you room to grow but not so large that you become “just a number”, Spartech might be the ideal company for you.General Summary and Essential Duties & Responsibilities:We are seeking a high-impact Business Finance Lead to serve as the strategic finance partner for our Operations and Continuous Improvement teams, with growing influence across Commercial Strategy. This role will own financial leadership for key business functions, driving performance, enabling strategic decision-making, and helping shape the future of our finance organization. The ideal candidate is a seasoned finance professional with strong business acumen, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for operational excellence.This is a remote role with occasional travel to manufacturing sites or team meetings as needed.Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Business Partnership: Act as the primary finance partner for Operations, Supply Chain, and CI teams, providing insights and guidance to drive performance and efficiency.
  • Financial Leadership: Own planning, forecasting, and performance management for assigned functions; lead financial reviews and scenario planning.
  • Cost & Value Optimization: Identify and lead initiatives to improve cost structure, productivity, and ROI across manufacturing and supply chain.
  • Commercial Finance Support: Partner with Commercial teams on pricing strategy, margin analysis, and customer profitability as the role evolves.
  • Cross-Functional Influence: Collaborate with BI, Controllership, and functional leaders to align financial goals with business strategy.
  • Strategic Projects: Lead or support initiatives such as footprint optimization, capital investment planning, and enterprise transformation.
  • Executive Insights: Deliver clear, actionable insights to senior leadership to inform strategic decisions and long-range planning.
  • Process Improvement: Drive enhancements in financial processes, tools, and reporting infrastructure.
Requirements:Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive finance experience with 3-5 years in FP&A, operations finance, or strategic finance roles.
  • Strong financial modeling, scenario planning, and business case development skills.
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP), Excel, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives.
  • Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
Preferred Attributes
  • Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or commercial finance environments.
  • Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.
  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on, collaborative approach.
What Success Looks Like
  • You are the go-to finance partner for Operations and CI, driving measurable improvements in cost, efficiency, and decision-making.
  • You've built strong relationships across Commercial, CI, and Controllership, enabling integrated financial planning and execution.
  • You've led or influenced strategic initiatives that improved business performance and long-term value.
  • You've helped evolve the FP&A function into a proactive, insight-driven business partner team.
  • You've demonstrated leadership, ownership, and strategic thinking-positioning yourself for future growth within the organization.
Benefits:We offer competitive salary, incentive, and benefit programs. - Most Benefits Start Day One!Benefits include:
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision.
  • Company paid life and long-term and short-term disability programs.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • 401(k) with a strong matching program.
  • 120 hours Paid Time Off (pro-rated based on hire date).
  • 11 paid holidays.
Spartech, LLC provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or other legally protected classification in the state in which a person is seeking employment. Spartech will use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.

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