Director of Finance

About This Role

Directing the financial strategy for a core revenue-generating business unit is the focus of this role, serving as a dedicated Finance Business Partner to the Vice President, Manufacturing. This position drives profitable growth and operational efficiency, providing analytical support for strategic decision-making. It suits a commercially-minded and results-driven finance leader who is keen to challenge the status quo and co-pilot the business towards its financial goals.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary financial advisor to the Vice President, Manufacturing, providing data-driven insights on strategic and operational decisions
• Provide robust financial modeling and scenario analysis for new initiatives, capacity planning, customer profitability, and market expansion
• Translate operational drivers (e.g., production efficiency, utilization, operational uptime) into P&L impacts and actionable recommendations
• Lead monthly and quarterly financial reviews, budget and forecast variance analysis, and build clear, actionable performance narratives for Executive, Board, and Investor materials
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities to improve margins and operational efficiency, partnering with operational teams to develop improvement plans
• Own annual budget, monthly forecast and long-range planning processes, collaborating closely with department heads to ensure financial plans are ambitious, actionable, and aligned with corporate targets
• Partner with Accounting to ensure accurate standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation
• Deliver insights on cost drivers to support margin management and investment decisions
• Liaise across Finance, Accounting, Treasury, and Shared Services to meet reporting and control standards
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, internal controls, and audit requirements

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing, hardware, or capital-intensive infrastructure environment
• Exceptional financial modeling skills with advanced Excel proficiency
• Ability to translate complex quantitative analysis into clear, actionable strategic recommendations for executive and cross-functional audiences
• A proven track record of acting as a strategic partner to non-finance leaders (Operations, Engineering, Product) to drive measurable business outcomes
• Proven experience building business cases and investment frameworks for new product lines, geographic expansion, or large-scale capital programs in high-growth environments
• Strong command of manufacturing cost accounting, unit economics, and the development of operational KPIs to track business health
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic financial modeling, long-range planning, and capital investment analysis—including NPV, IRR, scenario modeling, and sensitivity analysis
• Experience or a demonstrated ability to mentor, grow, and develop a high-performing team over time
• Experience working in a vertically integrated company, understanding the interplay between manufacturing/development and commercial operations
• Strong project management and cross-functional leadership track record

Nice to have:

• Experience in vertically integrated hardware, AI compute, or data centers is a strong plus
• Experience with FP&A tools such as Anaplan, Adaptive, or equivalent systems
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree
• CFA or CPA

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits designed to support your overall wellness
• Paid time off for vacations, family bonding, and unexpected needs
• 401(k) matching program
• Resources and support for your emotional wellbeing and navigating life’s challenges

Important Details

• Locations: onsite in Arvada, CO 3-4 days per week; if based in San Francisco, travel of 40-50% is required to support Arvada operations