Senior Finance Manager (Finance Leader – Building Insulation)

Senior Finance Manager • Denver, Colorado • Full Time

Posted on Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Position Overview:

This role oversees full P&L and Balance Sheet (B/S) responsibilities for the Building Insulation (BI) Materials business, reporting to the Director of Finance for Insulation Systems (IS) while supporting the BI General Manager. The position provides financial leadership across commercial, operational, and manufacturing functions—driving pricing strategy, profitability analysis, cost optimization, and internal controls. Additionally, this role mentors and develops the Operations Finance Manager, North American Plant Finance Managers, and Analysts, ensuring consistent financial processes and performance management across all plant operations.
As a key leader within the Finance organization of the company's largest division, the ideal candidate will make an immediate impact and have a clear pathway to advance to a Director of Finance role within one to three business units.

Key Responsibilities:
Financial Oversight

Full P&L and Balance Sheet ownership for the Building Insulation business.
Oversee sales incentive compensation programs, including tracking, reporting, and accounting.
Manage customer rebate programs, ensuring accurate tracking and financial compliance.
Lead gross-to-net revenue accounting and analysis.
Consolidate and drive monthly, annual, and long-term financial forecasting, planning, and reporting.

Commercial & Operational Controllership

Ensure commercial and operational controllership, including rebate agreements and internal controls.
Proactively monitor and optimize financial performance through disciplined ownership.
Enhance sales and profitability reporting accuracy and insights.
Support Product Management with financial analysis and reporting.
Standardize productivity tracking and financial processes across plant sites (cost accounting, budgeting, inventory/product costing).

Operational Leadership

Partner with the SIOP (Sales, Inventory, Operations Planning) team to optimize product mix and financial performance.
Conduct actionable performance analysis (pricing, cost controls, business strategy).
Develop consistent financial models for operations, including capital investment analyses.
Drive process simplification while ensuring SOX compliance and strong internal controls.

Performance Metrics & Collaboration

Define and track performance-based metrics to drive business results.
Collaborate closely with IS Sales, Commercial, and Operations leadership teams.

Qualifications & Requirements:
Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred).
12+ years of progressive financial management experience, including 5+ years in a financial leadership role.

Key Skills & Competencies:

Operational & Commercial Finance Expertise: Strong background in manufacturing, cost accounting, and pricing strategy.
Leadership & Talent Development: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing finance teams.
Performance Improvement: Track record of driving profitability, implementing controls, and optimizing processes.
Decision Support & Modeling: Advanced financial modeling skills with experience in operational finance and capital analysis.
Analytical & Strategic Thinking: Strong forecasting, budgeting, and problem-solving capabilities.
ERP & Systems Proficiency: Experience with financial and operational ERP systems.

Additional Requirements:

Moderate travel (11–29 days/year).
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Office-based work environment.

AuditFriendly salary estimate

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