Finance Director

We always do the right thing, the right way. Job Title: Director, Finance

Location: Garden Grove, CA USA

Department: Finance

Reports To: Senior Director, Operations Finance (dotted line to VP/GM, Engineered Cables)

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $200,000 - $220,000 per year + 20% AIP

Summary: At Aptiv, we inspire the world's most innovative teams by doing the right thing, the right way. The Director, Finance is the financial leader for the Engineered Cables business and is responsible for financial strategy, integrated business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and results analysis.

This high-visibility role partners with Aptiv's executive leadership to guide long-term financial direction, optimize capital allocation, strengthen global operational performance, and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Leadership & Core Responsibilities Financial Strategy & Planning

• Lead long-range financial planning, strategic scenario modeling, and capital allocation for the Engineered Cables business.
• Translate business strategy into financial targets, operating plans, and performance metrics and evaluate strategic initiatives, footprint optimization, and major investments.
• Direct annual plans, monthly forecasts, and multi-year financial models and deliver executive-ready reporting on trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead financial partnership with Operations to evaluate productivity, labor efficiency, direct-material purchases, throughput, scrap, and cost reduction.
• Oversee financial evaluation of capacity expansion, make-versus-buy analysis, global footprint decisions, pricing strategy, product margins, and cost competitiveness.

Controls, Working Capital & Leadership

• Ensure accurate and timely month-end close and maintain internal controls aligned with corporate policies and US GAAP.
• Manage working capital by influencing receivables, payables, and inventory.
• Support ERP implementation and maintenance and ensure consistent reporting across global sites and functions.
• Build high-caliber talent through coaching, succession planning, and organizational design.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.

Experience: 12-15+ years of progressive FP&A or corporate-finance experience, including significant manufacturing experience and leadership of multi-site or global FP&A teams.

Regulatory Compliance: Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident) due to ITAR requirements.

Technical Qualifications: Expertise in analytics, forecasting, financial modeling, operations finance, financial accounting, US GAAP, working capital, and ERP-supported reporting.

Certifications & Competencies Systems Proficiency: Google Workspace, ADP, Syspro, QMS, Planful, Power BI, and Microsoft SQL Server.

Core Competencies: Executive partnership, strategic insight, leadership, communication, relationship building, independent issue resolution, constructive curiosity, and technology orientation.

Compensation, Benefits & Legal Total Rewards & Compensation: The pay range for this position is $200,000 - $220,000 per year plus a 20% Annual Incentive Plan (AIP). Exact compensation will depend on experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. For benefits and career opportunities, visit https://www.aptiv.com/careers.

EEO Statement Aptiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities). We adhere to all federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination and strictly prohibit workplace harassment of any kind.