Vice President of Finance, Optical Systems

G&H (Gooch & Housego)

. Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the Business Unit EVP and leadership team .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in financial strategy, performance management, and operational improvement within a complex manufacturing environment. Proven ability to lead finance teams, develop KPIs, and implement financial processes while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and internal controls.

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Financial Strategy LeadershipExtensive FP&A ExpertiseManufacturing Finance KnowledgeFinancial Modeling ProficiencyTeam Development and Leadership

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Hard Skills

Financial Planning and AnalysisBudgetingForecastingScenario AnalysisVariance AnalysisKPI DevelopmentFinancial ReportingCost ManagementCash Flow ManagementRoot-Cause Assessment

Soft Skills

Strategic AdvisoryExecutive-Level CommunicationInfluencing SkillsCommercial AcumenCoaching and Development

Tools & Technologies

ExcelERP SystemsBusiness Intelligence Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

MBACPA

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing FinanceUS GAAPFinancial ControlsInternal AuditComplianceInventory ValuationProduct ProfitabilityWorking Capital ManagementFinancial Due DiligenceOperational Restructuring

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the Business Unit EVP and leadership team
Evaluate growth opportunities, investments, pricing strategies, product line profitability, and business cases
Lead financial strategy and performance improvement initiatives across the Business Unit
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes
Conduct scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and proactive risk and opportunity identification
Design and implement financial and operational KPIs, dashboards, and performance reviews
Establish performance management through variance analysis, root-cause assessment, and corrective action planning
Partner with site and functional leadership to optimize manufacturing costs, standard costing, inventory, working capital, and cash flow
Oversee financial reporting, accounting integrity, internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance
Improve financial processes, systems, reporting, and controls across US Business Unit operations
Lead, coach, and develop the US finance team, including site financial controllers
Support acquisitions, financial due diligence, operational restructuring, and scalable financial process implementation
Collaborate with Group Finance and cross-functional leadership to align financial priorities and strengthen organizational capabilities
Report to the Group Chief Financial Officer and partner with the Executive Vice President, Optical Systems US

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required
MBA, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification strongly preferred
15+ years of significant progressive finance leadership experience
Senior-level responsibility within a complex, multisite manufacturing or industrial organization
Extensive FP&A expertise, including strategic planning, financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, scenario analysis, and financial performance management
Demonstrated success serving as a strategic finance business partner to senior executives
Strong understanding of manufacturing finance, including standard costing, inventory valuation, product profitability, margin analysis, and working capital management
Proven ability to develop and implement financial and operational KPIs, management dashboards, and accountability frameworks
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial controls, and reporting requirements
Familiarity with UK GAAP and international reporting environments preferred
Advanced analytical and financial modeling capabilities
Strong proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and financial reporting or business intelligence tools
Experience leading, developing, and influencing high-performing finance teams across multiple locations
Exceptional commercial acumen, communication, and executive-level influencing skills
U.S. person status assessment may be required for access to items and technical data controlled under U.S. export laws and regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunities and nondiscrimination protections
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge photonics technologies
Collaboration with highly skilled engineering and manufacturing professionals
Dynamic, growth-oriented environment