Head of Finance, MCS IO

CDM Smith

Head of MCS Integrated Operations Finance driving financial excellence and strategic finance decisions at Arxada. Collaborating with global teams and leading financial operations across multiple regions.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeNew Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as strategic finance business partner to the SVP Integrated Operations, influencing procurement, manufacturing, and supply chain decisions with a strong focus on profitability and value creation
Own and lead all financial cycles for Integrated Operations, including yearly targets, monthly outlooks, actuals and variance analysis, and multi‑year strategic planning
Take primary responsibility for Monthly Business Review (MBR) preparation with the CEO and CFO, co‑leading content, insights, and key messages together with the IO SVP
Collaborate closely across the Finance organization, particularly with MCS Business Unit Finance and FP&A, to ensure accurate reporting on cash costs, productivity, and savings initiatives
Drive robust project controlling for major capital investments, strengthening financial governance and ensuring disciplined return on investment
Own risk and opportunity management within the IO cost perimeter, acting as accountable owner of cash costs and savings initiatives impacting EBITDA and cash flow
Monitor financial and non‑financial KPIs related to cost efficiency, productivity, inventory management, and compliance; proactively flag variances and develop countermeasures with leadership to get back on target
Lead and develop a truly global team of plant controllers, fostering talent development, engagement, and a high‑performance culture
Strengthen collaboration with Business Lines to ensure strong alignment between commercial priorities and operational execution
Champion digitalization and automation through tools such as SAP, OneStream, and Power BI to enhance transparency, efficiency, and performance tracking
Ensure adherence to corporate accounting standards, internal controls, and compliance requirements
Lead continuous improvement and change management initiatives, fostering grit, accountability, and a mindset of deciding and driving outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Business, or equivalent demonstrated experience
Min. 10+ years of experience in FP&A, Controlling, or Manufacturing Finance within a multinational environment
Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to influence at senior levels and lead diverse, global teams
Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills
Deep expertise in cost accounting and SAP; strong proficiency in business intelligence and reporting tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial cyclesvariance analysisstrategic planningproject controllingrisk managementKPI monitoringcost accountingbusiness intelligencereporting

Soft Skills

leadershipinfluencecollaborationtalent developmentengagementhigh-performance culturestrategic thinkingcommunicationaccountabilitychange management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in financeMaster’s degree in financeequivalent demonstrated experience