Director, Finance & Strategy – Operations

Collectors

Director of Operations Finance & Strategy supporting manufacturing operations at Collectors. Leading financial planning, cost efficiency and strategic decision-making in consumer manufacturing environment.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeSanta Ana • California, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $172,640 - $243,360 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive financial leadership in operations and supply chain management, with a strong focus on financial planning, analysis, and reporting. Proven ability to drive cost efficiency and margin improvement while effectively managing team priorities and fostering collaboration across multifunctional teams.

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Financial Planning And AnalysisOperations LeadershipGAAP KnowledgeExcel And Data ManagementTeam Management And Development

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Hard Skills

Financial Management ProcessesCost Efficiency AnalysisMargin Improvement StrategiesCapital Investment EvaluationForecasting And Reporting

Soft Skills

Collaborative LeadershipEffective CommunicationProblem SolvingOwnership And AccountabilityAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

AdaptiveNetsuite

Industry Keywords

Consumer Product ManufacturingHigh-Volume Transaction EnvironmentCPGEcommerceOperational Components

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead financial planning and strategy for manufacturing operations, including annual operating plans (AOP), monthly/quarterly forecasts, and long-term strategic plans.
Partner with Operations leadership to help drive cost efficiency, margin improvement, and evaluate capital investment decisions through close partnership, thoughtful analysis, and rigorous reporting/tracking.
Forecast and track company-wide operations performance (e.g. CPU, gross margin, capacity) and provide transparency to business leaders via reporting and live reviews
Provide financial leadership on key Operations initiatives (e.g. expansions, cost savings projects)
Collaborate across the broader Finance team and other multifunctional teams to support strategic decisions with financial/economic analysis and insight
Effectively manage team priorities and deliverables; ensuring consistent quality, on-time delivery
Lead by example and be a champion of all company policies, including safety, attendance & security
Proactively identify ways to improve our core FP&A processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 15 years of experience in a high-volume transaction environment with multiple lines of business
At least 5 years of providing finance leadership in an operations/ supply chain capacity; preferably in a consumer product manufacturing environment
A visible, collaborative and proactive leader who demonstrates a high level of ownership, process orientation, operating discipline and accountability
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to articulate issues at all levels of the organization with a bias towards over communication
An experienced people manager with demonstrated ability to effectively manage team priorities and coaches/develops team members
Demonstrated ability to effectively partner and influence in a matrixed organization
Outstanding Excel and data management skills
Hands on individual willing to roll up sleeves
Have a strong work ethic
Superior attention to detail with problem solving techniques
Strong understanding of GAAP and other public reporting related issues
Strong understanding of financial management processes
Strong understanding of financial systems and tools (e.g. Adaptive, Netsuite)
Bonus: Experience with consumer goods and/or digital businesses with consumer and operational components (e.g., CPG, ecommerce)
Passionate about collectibles and/or sports

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance: All full-time employees are eligible to enroll in Medical, Dental, and Vision
Additional Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for fertility, commuter, and educational assistance benefits
401(K) Matching Plan: We are proud to offer a competitive 401k matching plan to our employees to support their future financial goals
Vacation: All salaried employees are eligible for flexible time-off
Holiday Pay: All regular, full-time employees are eligible for ten company paid holidays
Employee Discounts: Employees receive discounts on select grading services for approved submissions
Flexible Hours: Many of our teams offer flexible schedules with varying shifts and will work with you to accommodate your needs
Fun Working Environment: Our team members are invited to participate in celebrations, holiday events, and team building activities