Finance Director – Commercial Finance, FP&A

Job Description

Finance Director | Enerpac Tool Group

The Tone:
This is a full-time hybrid role at Enerpac Tool Group, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Enerpac Tool Group is a global provider of industrial tools, services, technology, and solutions, offering high-pressure hydraulic tools and controlled force products for critical applications in over 100 countries. The Finance Director acts as the primary finance partner to the business, delivering commercial finance leadership, FP&A support, and financial insight to improve overall business performance and strategic decision-making.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Hybrid (Onsite Monday-Thursday, Remote Friday)
• Location: Hybrid – Milwaukee, WI

• Mission: This role partners closely with business leadership to understand commercial priorities, evaluate financial results, identify risks and opportunities, and translate financial data into clear actions that support growth, profitability, and operating accountability.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint), OneStream, Oracle, or equivalent ERP, consolidation, and planning system experience desired

What You’ll Actually Do
• Partner with business leaders by serving as the lead finance contact, building strong relationships to support performance management and informed decision-making.
• Lead essential FP&A activities, including monthly forecasting, annual operating plans, long-range planning support, business reviews, and performance reporting.
• Provide commercial finance support by analyzing revenue, margin, pricing, mix, and market performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for action.
• Collaborate with business leaders to evaluate growth initiatives, commercial programs, and operational priorities, ensuring decisions are financially sound and aligned with objectives.
• Prepare and deliver clear financial insights, executive-ready materials, and KPI reporting with commentary that explains performance drivers for timely management action.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. This is a Director-level role requiring expertise in commercial finance and FP&A.
• Experience: 12+ years of progressive experience in commercial finance, FP&A, finance, accounting, or related business support roles, including direct experience serving as a finance partner to business leaders. Demonstrated experience supporting commercial decision-making, business reviews, forecasting, and annual planning for a business segment or region.
• Skills: Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical capabilities; Strong business partnership and commercial finance skills to influence leaders and drive accountability through financial insight; Excellent written and oral communication skills, including preparing and presenting executive-level materials for senior leadership; Advanced proficiency using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Bonus: MBA, CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification; Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, engineered products, or capital equipment businesses; Experience within a complex global industrial organization.