Divisional Finance Manager

Shelter Products, Inc. is an employee-owned company specializing in the distribution of lumber and building materials. We are committed to delivering exceptional customer service, building lasting business relationships, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and reliability.

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our leadership team in Daphne, Alabama. This position offers an opportunity to play a key role in financial performance, operational efficiency, and strategic business initiatives across our organization.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working with detailed financial information while maintaining a broader understanding of business operations. This individual must balance strategic thinking with day-to-day execution, communicate effectively across departments, and build strong working relationships at all levels of the organization.

Position Overview

The Finance Manager serves as a strategic partner to divisional leadership, providing financial and operational oversight to support profitability, operational efficiency, and continued growth.

This position combines financial analysis, business operations, process improvement, and team leadership. The ideal candidate is an analytical, results-oriented professional who can identify improvement opportunities, develop practical solutions, and lead teams across multiple business functions.

As a member of the senior leadership team, the Finance Manager will collaborate closely with divisional and corporate leadership to develop and execute initiatives that support the company's long-term objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Analysis

• Develop and manage annual divisional budgets, forecasts, and financial performance reports.

• Analyze profitability, margins, operational trends, and key performance indicators.

• Prepare monthly financial analyses, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.

• Monitor inventory, outstanding orders, and financial exposures to identify potential risks.

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic business decisions.

Operational Leadership

• Oversee daily business operations to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to company standards.

• Evaluate existing processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements.

• Monitor inventory management, transaction processing, contract administration, and order fulfillment.

• Oversee facilities and logistics functions, including vendor relationships and operational performance.

• Develop and maintain internal controls and procedures to minimize risk and improve accountability.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop employees across multiple operational functions.

• Establish performance expectations, monitor results, and promote accountability.

• Identify training and development opportunities to strengthen team capabilities.

• Collaborate with Human Resources and divisional leadership on staffing, performance management, and employee development.

• Foster a collaborative, service-oriented environment focused on continuous improvement.

Strategic Planning & Collaboration

• Partner with divisional leadership to develop and implement business strategies that support profitable growth.

• Collaborate with all departments to resolve operational challenges.

• Lead projects and initiatives designed to improve productivity, financial performance, and customer service.

• Develop meaningful reporting and analytical tools to support management decisions.

• Identify emerging business risks and recommend proactive solutions.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in Finance or Accounting

• Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and operational management.

• Demonstrated success managing employees, projects, and business initiatives.

• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to develop complex financial reports and analyses.

• Demonstrated success implementing process improvements and operational efficiencies.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and work effectively with senior leadership.

• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel 10% to 30%.

Preferred

• Experience in wholesale distribution, building materials, or a related industry.

• Experience supporting sales-driven business operations.