VP Finance, Tools & Outdoor Global Manufacturing

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

Vice President Finance overseeing global manufacturing finance for Stanley Black & Decker with 45 factories worldwide. Driving financial excellence and supporting strategic initiatives within the Tools & Outdoor business.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeConnecticut, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $189,600 - $338,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead manufacturing finance for a global network of ~45 factories, aligning financial strategies with corporate objectives.
Develop and execute strategies to optimize costs, drive profitability, and maximize returns on capital employed.
Provide strategic analysis and recommendations to senior leadership on investments, restructuring, and operational improvements.
Influence local and regional teams to deliver consolidated global manufacturing expectations.
Direct preparation, consolidation, and analysis of financial statements and management reports for the global manufacturing network.
Lead financial planning and analysis processes, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance tracking.
Champion advanced activity-based costing, should-costing, and refined cost allocation methodologies to enhance profitability insights and cost transparency.
Oversee design and implementation of internal controls, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, SOX, and statutory requirements.
Partner with Controllership and Audit teams to address findings, implement gap closure solutions, and continuously improve controls across all manufacturing sites.
Lead financial aspects of restructuring, footprint optimization, and transformation initiatives, ensuring effective resource allocation, risk management, and project execution.
Monitor and drive factory and network-level performance, identifying opportunities for efficiency, productivity, and value creation.
Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and engineering leaders to deliver continuous improvement and world-class manufacturing results.
Serve as a key finance partner to senior executives, factory leadership, and cross-functional teams across multiple regions, providing clear, actionable insights and fostering a culture of financial discipline and accountability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification desirable.
15+ years of progressive finance experience, with significant exposure to manufacturing environments and global operations.
Demonstrated success in leading large, geographically dispersed teams and complex projects.
Deep expertise in internal controls, compliance, financial reporting, FP&A, and advanced cost accounting.
Proven track record in driving operational performance, restructuring, and delivering strategic business outcomes.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to operate with a global mindset and thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Life
Vision
Wellness program
Disability
401(k)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial planning and analysisbudgetingforecastingvariance analysisactivity-based costingshould-costingcost allocation methodologiesinternal controlsfinancial reportingadvanced cost accounting

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementstrategic analysisinfluencecollaborationresource allocationrisk managementproject executionfinancial discipline

Certifications

CPACMAMBA