VP of Finance

Job Description

Job Description

ALPLA is a global family-owned, privately held company that makes innovative, customized, recycled packaging for top companies such as P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, Pepsi, and more. ALPLA values their employees, work-life balance, personal growth, compensation and sustainability.

What Can You Expect From ALPLA

• Health and Wellness Care Program- Benefits
• Child Care Benefits
• Dependent Care Cost Savings Program
• Recognition programs; Promotional opportunities
• 401K Retirement Plan and excellent Matching Plan
• Medical, dental, vision plan
• Education assistance program/tuition reimbursement
• Short term, long term and life insurance paid by ALPLA
• Paid vacation; paid holidays

What Will You Enjoy Doing

The Vice President of Finance will serve as the senior financial leader for ALPLA North America, a $600M business on a growth trajectory toward $1B. This executive will provide strategic and operational leadership for all aspects of the finance function, including financial reporting, accounting, audits, cost management, treasury, compliance, and risk management. As a key member of the regional leadership team, the VP of Finance will partner closely with the Regional Managing Director and global headquarters in Europe to drive profitable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. This role requires a balance of strategic foresight and hands-on execution to support a dynamic, multi-site manufacturing environment.

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Act as a strategic business partner to the Regional Managing Director, leadership team, and global finance organization.
• Develop and execute financial strategies that support revenue growth, margin expansion, and cash flow optimization.
• Provide forward-looking insights and financial modeling to support business decisions, investments, and long-term planning.

Financial Operations & Compliance

• Oversee all accounting and financial reporting activities, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, IAS, and corporate reporting standards.
• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and transparency.
• Manage audits, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements across multiple states and entities.
• Strengthen internal controls and financial policies to safeguard assets and ensure compliance.

Budgeting & Forecasting & Performance Management

• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
• Provide variance and profitability analysis to drive accountability across the
• Partner with operations to deliver cost analysis, ROI modeling, pricing strategies, and capital investment evaluations.

Treasury, Risk & Cash Management

• Oversee treasury functions, including liquidity management, working capital optimization, and foreign exchange exposure.
• Proactively identify financial risks and develop mitigation
• Ensure effective capital allocation in support of business priorities

Team & Orginizational Leadership

• Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing finance team aligned with ALPLA’s values and growth ambitions.
• Champion continuous improvement, digitalization, and process optimization in finance operations.
• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and collaboration.

Performance Metrics

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
• Achievement of budgeted revenue, EBITDA, and cash flow targets
• Working capital efficiency (DSO, DPO, inventory turnover).
• Cost savings and productivity improvements driven by finance initiatives
• Employee engagement, development, and retention within the finance function

What Makes You Great

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior finance role in a manufacturing or industrial environment required.
• Proven track record in international business, multi-plant operations, and complex organizational structures.
• Demonstrated ability to act as both a strategic partner and hands-on Leader
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to ethical standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and financial reporting tools

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is:

• Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low

It is required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA).

ALPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: ALPLA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ALPLA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ALPLA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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