Summary

The Finance Director is responsible for providing strategic financial leadership and oversight for Fairmont Operations, ensuring functional alignment with the global Finance team. This position directs all plant finance, accounting, financial planning, reporting, cost management, treasury coordination, internal controls, and compliance activities. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the Finance Director partners with operational and corporate leaders to drive business performance, support growth initiatives, optimize operational efficiency, and ensure sound financial stewardship.

The Finance Director serves as the primary financial advisor to leadership, providing data-driven insights, strategic recommendations, and financial guidance to support short- and long-term business objectives.

Essential Job Functions

Strategic Financial Leadership

· Lead the Finance and Accounting function for Fairmont Operations.

· Ensure alignment with the global financial strategy and Kibar group standard through close collaboration with Assan Alüminyum’s CFO.

· Serve as a strategic business partner to the President and leadership team.

· Develop and execute financial strategies that support organizational goals and operational objectives.

· Drive a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement through sound financial management.

· Assess business risks and opportunities and provide strategic recommendations to support decision-making.

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

· Direct the annual budgeting process and approve department-level budgets

· Translate business objectives into long-range financial plans.

· Monitor financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and key performance indicators.

· Identify risks, trends, and opportunities impacting financial results and operational performance.

· Present financial results, forecasts, and recommendations to executive leadership.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

· Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

· Analyze financial and operational performance, providing actionable insights to leadership.

· Review key operational and financial metrics, including productivity, labor, inventory, manufacturing costs, and profitability.

· Ensure accurate reporting of plant financial performance in accordance with corporate requirements and accounting standards.

· Support executive-level reporting and presentations.

Manufacturing Finance & Cost Management

· Direct all cost accounting and inventory accounting functions.

· Oversee analysis of manufacturing costs, labor utilization, overhead absorption, inventory valuation, and operational efficiencies.

· Monitor capital expenditures and evaluate investment opportunities through financial analysis and return-on-investment assessments.

Internal Controls, Compliance & Risk Management

· Establish and maintain an effective internal control environment.

· Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and financial controls.

· Oversee internal and external audit activities and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.

· Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and control documentation.

· Monitor financial risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.

Treasury, Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

· Provide strategic oversight of treasury, cash flow performance and working capital management as needed to achieve business objectives.

· Direct cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and funding to support strategic initiatives.

· Partner with executive leadership to identify opportunities to improve cash flow and strengthen financial performance.

Leadership & Team Development

· Lead, develop, and mentor finance and accounting personnel.

· Establish performance objectives and ensure accountability for department goals.

· Foster employee development, succession planning, and continuous learning.

· Promote collaboration across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Engineering, Information Technology, and Corporate teams.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Finance Director oversees all finance and accounting personnel.

Minimum Requirements

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.

· CPA required; MBA and/or CMA preferred.

· Minimum of 15 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with significant experience in a manufacturing environment.

· Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing finance and accounting teams.

· Demonstrated experience in financial planning and analysis, cost accounting, inventory accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

· Experience supporting manufacturing operations and partnering with executive leadership on strategic business decisions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting requirements, accounting principles, and internal controls.

· Strong understanding of manufacturing finance, cost accounting, inventory management, operational metrics, and capital project analysis.

· Proven ability to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance management processes.

· Strong strategic thinking and business acumen with the ability to connect financial results to operational performance.

· Ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business insights.

· Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development skills.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.

· Experience with ERP systems, financial planning tools, and manufacturing reporting platforms.

· Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

· High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to confidentiality.

· Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Working Conditions

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to safely and successfully perform the essential functions of this job consistent with federal, state, and local standards, including meeting productivity standards.

· Work is performed in both office and manufacturing plant environments.

· Frequent interaction with plant employees, leadership, and corporate IT teams.

· Exposure to industrial conditions including noise, heat, and production equipment when on the plant floor.

· Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in operational areas.

· May require occasional after‐hours support, on‐call availability, or extended hours for system issues or project implementations.

EEO Statement

Kibar Americas provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, genetic information, religion, creed, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age, marital status, citizenship status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Persons with mental and physical disabilities are eligible for this position as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodations are made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the Company undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible for this position.

Company Description

Kibar Americas is the wholly-owned US subsidiary of Assan Alüminyum, one of the leading manufacturers in the flat-rolled aluminum (FRP) industry with an installed annual capacity reaching up to 660 million pounds. The company manufactures coil & sheet, foil and pre-painted aluminum products in its production facilities located in Istanbul, Turkey, offering its products to a variety of sectors, such as packaging, distribution, construction, consumer durables, automotive and HVAC, including, particularly Finstock foil applications, where Assan Aluminum is one of the manufacturers leading the market in Europe. The company was established in 1988 as a subsidiary of Kibar Holding and is currently the 3rd largest aluminum foil manufacturer in Europe. Kibar Americas, located in Chicago, IL, will allow Assan Alüminyum to create more value for its North American customers, through its ambitious plans for growth and potential further investment in North America.

Kibar Americas aims to Create the Future Together with its business partners. With its core values of reliability, flexibility and innovativeness, the company provides customized solutions for its customers. The company’s vision is based on being more environmentally sustainable. The renewable energy power plant and the in-house recycling facility both serve its sustainability strategy by reducing the company’s carbon footprint.

With the dedication of almost 1500 employees, the company exports to more than 70 countries all around the world, mainly Western Europe and North America.

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