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A privately held advanced manufacturing business operating in the aerospace, defense, and space sectors is seeking a Vice President of Finance to join its executive leadership team.
This high-impact, confidential hire has a clear progression to Chief Financial Officer. The role reports directly to the CEO and plays a central role in shaping the company’s financial strategy, operational discipline, and long-term growth.
The Role
As Vice President of Finance, you will lead the finance function end-to-end while acting as a strategic partner to the CEO and senior leadership team. You will build financial clarity across the organisation, support complex manufacturing operations, and ensure strong governance in a regulated, high-accountability environment. Over time, and subject to performance, the role will formally evolve into the Chief Financial Officer position.
Key Responsibilities
Partner directly with the CEO on financial strategy, business planning, and executive decision-making
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning aligned to growth objectives
Develop and maintain robust cost models, cost centres, and pricing frameworks to support complex manufacturing economics
Oversee cash forecasting, treasury, liquidity, and working capital management
Ensure accurate and timely GAAP/IFRS-compliant financial reporting
Own inventory valuation, fixed assets, capex planning, and asset disposition
Establish and enforce strong financial controls, policies, and governance frameworks
Manage risk, insurance, compliance, and regulatory requirements
Prepare and present Board-level financial materials and executive reporting
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team
Act as a trusted finance partner to operations, engineering, and manufacturing leadership
Candidate Profile
This role is designed for a senior finance leader ready to take the final step toward a true CFO position.
Required Experience
8–10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience
Strong background in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or other regulated industrial environments
Deep experience across FP&A, cost accounting, pricing, inventory, and operational finance
Regular exposure to executive leadership teams and Board-level reporting
Proven ability to operate in complex, multi-entity or high-accountability environments
Experience leading and developing finance teams
Highly Desirable
Experience working in defense contracting or secure customer environments
Familiarity with SOX, JSOX, DS, or similar control frameworks
ERP implementation or optimisation experience (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent)
CPA, MBA, or equivalent professional qualification
Must be eligible to obtain or maintain a DoD security clearance
Why Consider This Role
Defined path to CFO with real responsibility from day one
Direct access to and partnership with the CEO
Opportunity to operate at the intersection of advanced manufacturing and national security
High visibility role with meaningful influence over strategy and execution
Chance to shape and scale a finance function in a complex, growing business
This search is being conducted on a confidential basis. Further details will be shared with shortlisted candidates following an initial discussion.
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Worksite address
california, MO, 65018, US
Who can apply
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