Apex Tool Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

The Blueprint (Role Profile)

The Finance Director is responsible for driving the overall financial performance, strategic planning, capital allocation, and business decision support for the global business unit. As a key member of the leadership team, this individual serves as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the General Manager, helping translate financial results into clear actions that drive growth, profitability, cash generation, and accountability. This role requires strong business acumen, operational understanding, and the ability to simplify complex financial information into practical decisions. The successful candidate will challenge assumptions, influence outcomes, and help drive a culture of ownership, transparency, and execution across the organization. The Finance Director will lead all financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, performance management, and business analysis activities, while ensuring strong governance and compliance.

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The Build (Responsibilities)

Strategic Business Partnership

Serve as a key member of the leadership team, helping shape business strategy, resource allocation, and growth initiatives.Translate financial results, trends, and risks into actionable recommendations that improve business performance.

Provide independent, fact-based perspectives that support timely decision making and organizational accountability.

Drive a culture of ownership by ensuring business leaders understand the financial impact of decisions and commitments.

Financial Planning & Analysis

Lead annual budgets, forecasts, strategic plans, and long-range financial planning.

Improve forecast accuracy and drive meaningful insights into revenue, margin, SG&A, working capital, and cash performance.

Develop clear reporting tools and metrics that focus the organization on the few measures that matter most.

Performance Management

Monitor KPIs and financial performance across commercial, operational, and functional teams.

Identify opportunities for profitable growth, productivity improvements, margin expansion, and cost optimization.

Partner with leadership to establish corrective actions and ensure follow-through against commitments.

Commercial & Operational Decision Support

Support pricing, capital investments, sourcing initiatives, product portfolio decisions, and growth investments.

Partner closely with sales, operations, supply chain, and product management teams to evaluate business opportunities and risks.

Ensure business cases are financially sound and aligned with strategic objectives.

Financial Control & Governance

Ensure accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Maintain a strong internal control environment and protect company assets.

Partner with corporate finance and accounting teams to ensure consistency and compliance.

Leadership & Organizational Development

Establish a culture of simplicity, accountability, continuous improvement, and business partnership.

Develop future finance talent capable of influencing decisions beyond the finance function.

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; MBA or Master’s degree preferred
• Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, or CFA a plus
• 10–15+ years of progressive corporate finance experience, with at least 3–5 years supporting a specific business unit, division, or operational matrix
• Advanced proficiency in SAP and advanced financial modeling via Excel/BI tools
• 15-25% within the region and internationally
• Executive presence and influence, capable of operating as the General Manager's trusted advisor and right-hand partner
  
  

At Apex Tool Group (www.apextoolgroup.com), we build innovation. Each day, our associates strive to find new and exciting ways to help our customers solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the jobsite – we help build the future.

ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $1.2 billion in annual revenues. Our 6,700 associates around the world have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH®, SATA®, Crescent®, Cleco®, Weller® and APEX®. Our brands are trusted by the professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike. With our roots dating back to the 1800’s, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and safety for customers in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets.

As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. You’ll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve.

Our six core values - Customers Come First, Integrity in All We Do, Continuous Improvement, Innovation for Growth, Passion to Succeed and Best Talent, One Team - drive our daily decisions. Connect with us on social media to learn more – Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

If your goal is to work where finding a better way never ends and your ideas become reality, join us and say #WeBuildATG!