Cenveo is a leading North American manufacturer of envelopes with more than 100 years of industry experience and approximately 30 billion envelopes produced annually. We are committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
We are hiring an experienced Vice President of Finance to join our team..
Job Summary
The Vice President of Finance serves as a key strategic partner to the Division CFO and executive leadership team, providing financial leadership for a multi-site envelope manufacturing operation. This role is responsible for driving financial performance, optimizing manufacturing profitability, and supporting strategic growth initiatives across the business. The VP Finance leads the FP&A team, oversees reporting and controls, and provides insights that influence investment, production, and operational efficiency decisions.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
These are functions a qualified incumbent or applicant must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation.
Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership
- Partner with the Division President and leadership team to drive financial performance and business growth.
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
- Align financial strategies with operational and business objectives.
- Present financial results, forecasts, and recommendations to senior leadership.
Manufacturing Operations & Cost Management
- Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Sales to improve profitability and efficiency.
- Analyze manufacturing costs, labor productivity, equipment utilization, and waste reduction.
- Monitor key cost drivers, including paper, labor, freight, utilities, and raw materials.
- Identify opportunities to improve margins through cost control, process improvements, and pricing strategies.
- Evaluate capital investments, automation projects, and plant improvement initiatives.
Financial Planning, Reporting & Analytics
- Lead all FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and variance analysis.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting across all manufacturing facilities.
- Develop financial models and business analyses to support strategic decision-making.
- Analyze revenue, product mix, customer profitability, and operational performance.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting, systems, and processes.
Financial Controls & Compliance
- Maintain strong financial controls and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
- Partner with Corporate Finance on audits, compliance, and internal control initiatives.
- Assess financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and develop Plant Controllers, Finance Managers, and Analysts.
- Foster strong collaboration between Finance, Operations, Sales, and Supply Chain.
- Strengthen financial and analytical capabilities across the organization.
- Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Other (Non-Essential) Functions
The duties listed are typical for this role but may be reassigned to other employees as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA.
- Other duties and assignments as required.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related business discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of progressive corporate finance, FP&A, or related experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present findings to leadership.
- Proficiency with Business Intelligence (BI) and reporting tools such as Power BI, SQL, or other analytics platforms.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Occasional exposure to typical manufacturing conditions, including dust, dirt, high noise levels, chemicals, and temperature variations.
- Occasional standing/walking during inventory counts or operational reviews
- Ability to remain in stationary positions (sitting/standing) as needed
- Must wear required PPE and maintain a safe, compliant work environment
CENVEO IS AN EEO EMPLOYER
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