Finance Manager

Position Summary

J.M. Huber Corporation is a $2B+, 140-year-old portfolio company that operates with the agility of a market disruptor. As a Finance Manager for Huber Engineered Woods (HEW), you will join a high-visibility team where corporate finance and financial modeling help influence corporate strategy. This role is designed for an experienced professional who wants to move beyond standard reporting and into a seat that supports Executive Leadership, Business Strategy, and Risk Management. We are looking for a finance manager who views the three-statement model as a tool for business navigation, not just a monthly requirement. You will act as a critical bridge between data and decision-making, helping our cross-functional partners unlock value and optimize results. At HEW, you will find the stability and intentional culture of a privately held firm, paired with the pace and innovation of an industry leader.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Growth:

• Model Design, Optimization, & Ownership: Manage the HEW monthly forecast and annual planning processes within Planful (SAAS planning system); you will be encouraged to evolve our reporting to better capture and predict growth initiatives
• Consultative Partnership: Drive consensus across cross-functional teams by validating inputs and providing the narrative behind financial variances to identify emerging risks and opportunities
• Continuous Improvement: Leverage our technology stack to streamline finance processes, eliminating non-value-add steps to drive efficiency and value across the organization

Strategy & Risk Intelligence:

• Executive Visibility: Synthesize macroeconomic trends, competitor intelligence, and internal metrics into high-impact presentations for the Board of Directors and Executive Leadership
• Advanced Analytics: Perform complex scenario modeling, including profitability optimization, contract structure, and cap ex business cases, that directly informs our long-range strategic planning

Any other duties as assigned

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

• The Foundation: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or CPA preferred. You bring 5-10 years of high-level experience from Corporate Finance, Consulting, or Public Accounting
• Technical Mastery: Proficiency in 3-statement modeling and scenario analysis (DCF, IRR, NPV). You possess a deep understanding of GAAP and an interest in leveraging advanced data tools (Power BI, SQL data warehouses, Alteryx) to solve complex business puzzles

The Mindset: A results-oriented self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, high-stakes environment. You bring a strong sense of urgency to your work while valuing a culture that respects professional boundaries and long-term career sustainability