About this role
<p>Hydro Aluminium Metal is a leading supplier of extrusion ingots, sheet ingots, foundry alloys, wire rods, and high-purity aluminium, with a global production network of around 7,000 employees. With primary metal production facilities in Europe, Canada, Australia, Brazil, and Qatar, and recycling facilities throughout Europe and the U.S., two-thirds of our primary aluminium production is based on renewable energy.</p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:28.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Summary </b></H2> </div><div><p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">The Finance Director will serve in several roles, supporting the overall Recycling performance and strategy implementation in close cooperation with VP Recycling North America, being a key resource for VP Finance & Strategy in BU Recycling to provide support for financial reporting and performance monitoring on Recycling activities in North America, as well as driving improvement of the finance function in Recycling North America together with the Finance Managers at the plants. The Finance Director will serve as Board member and Treasurer for several legal entities in Canada, USA and Mexico which come with broad financial and reporting obligations, including treasury and cash management for the entities. </span></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">This role requires a balanced combination of strategic leadership and hands-on execution. The Finance Director is expected both to shape long-term financial direction, and to engage directly in operational finance, detailed analysis, and execution of core financial processes to ensure accuracy, speed, and high-quality decision support.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:28.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What we offer you</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Education Assistance</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Bonus Plan Eligibility</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Parental Leave</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Pay Range: $165,000 - $210,000</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:28.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What you will be doing</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Lead hedging and risk management for the legal entity, ensuring accurate execution and compliance. </span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Oversee capital structure and funding needs to support financial stability. </span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ensure accurate, timely statutory financial reporting and full financial/tax compliance for all legal entities. </span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Deliver internal management reporting, forecasts, and financial insights for the North America Recycling unit. </span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Drive annual budgeting, long‑term planning, KPI development, performance analysis, and capex follow‑up. </span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Support growth initiatives—including investments, M&A evaluations, and strategic business cases. </span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Lead, coach, and develop the finance organization while driving process simplification, digitization, and automation.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:28.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What will make you successful?</b></H2> </div><div><p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Required Education/Experience</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">MBA or at least 10+ years of business/professional experience</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Proven finance leadership in manufacturing or similar industries, with experience managing both growth and downturn cycles. </span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Strong strategic and analytical skills with the ability to turn financial insights into actionable plans. </span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Deep financial expertise, including accounting principles, regulations, reporting, and risk management. </span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Skilled communicator and team leader with experience presenting to executives and guiding high‑performing finance teams.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Preferred Skills/Qualifications</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">CPA or equivalent preferred.</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Demonstrates a structured, proactive working style with strong analytical curiosity. </span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Committed to continuous improvement and thrives in collaborative, team‑oriented environments. </span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Known for reliability, strong partnership skills, and consistently high ethical standard</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Additional Details</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Travel:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> Up to 50% (including international).</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Work Authorization:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> Must be eligible to work in the U.S.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Location:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> Chicago, IL (Recycling North America HQ).</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Reports to:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> VP Recycling & President Hydro Aluminium Metals USA.</span></li> </ul></div></div></div><h2>Equal opportunities</h2> <p>Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us. Apply before: 05/04/2026.</p> <p>If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at<span style="color:#444d55"> </span><a href="mailto:[email protected]"><span style="color:#444d55">[email protected]</span></a></p>