Finance Director Plant Operations, Dalton Campus

Position Summary

Reporting to the Vice President Finance of NA Commercial, the Finance Director Plant Operations will be a strategic partner within the Dalton Campus leadership team, driving business performance and ensuring the integrity of financial statements. This role involves overseeing all finance and accounting functions for four plants located in Dalton, GA (3) and Calhoun, GA (1). The Finance Director will collaborate closely with the campus leadership team to optimize manufacturing operations and achieve financial goals. Key responsibilities include conducting monthly performance analysis, developing budgets and forecasts, and supporting cost reduction initiatives through insightful financial analysis and strategic recommendations.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to:

• Collaborate with the VP Finance to identify and implement growth and profitability strategies, ensuring plants achieve maximum cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Serve as a key business partner to the Sr. Directors of Operations at Dalton Campus, providing comprehensive plant/business analysis, performance insights, and key success metrics.
• Drive analyses around operational effectiveness, business performance, and productivity action plans (PAP) to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Act as a strategic business partner to drive continuous improvement and enhance business results.
• Assume overall leadership of the day-to-day finance and accounting operations for the plants, including financial reporting, planning and analysis, internal controls, budgeting/forecasting, audit execution, compliance, and fixed asset control.
• Manage the plant finance and accounting team and take a proactive role in talent acquisition, career development, and retention.
• Direct preparation of capital expenditure requests and accounting of related investments.
• Month-end closing responsibilities, including reporting and reviewing departmental and industrial variances to prior year and budget.
• Maintain standard costs for all raw materials, WIP and finished goods processes.
• Preparing detailed monthly forecasts for the full year based upon the production drivers and key performance metrics at the plant
• Annually reviewing and auditing of internal control procedures (TRACE)
• Preparing and developing the annual plant budget, including developing cost standards and updating the standards (material, labor, OPC) in SAP.
• Leading the coordination of all plant internal and external financial and operational audits and addressing any audit findings with plant and divisional leadership
• Oversee physical inventory/cycle counting

What you need to succeed in this position:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting required, MBA preferred
• 10 years of related finance/accounting experience
• 5 years of experience as Plant or Business Unit Controller in product manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability to link and analyze plant operational metrics to financial performance
• Comprehensive understanding of P&L and balance sheet dynamics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to act as a strategic business partner to operations leadership
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to share knowledge at different levels of the company
• Customer focused with strong attention to detail
• Experience leading and influencing teams directly and indirectly
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• SAP and Power BI experience is a plus
• Position is fully on-site five days a week

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1

• Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!

• Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing - Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.

• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.

• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design approach.

Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT). www.tarkett-group.com

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.