At World Kinect, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.
Senior Director, Finance
About World Kinect
At World Kinect, we connect customers to the global energy ecosystem and help shape a more sustainable future. For over 40 years, our culture of innovation, collaboration, and diversity has fueled growth and empowered teams worldwide. Today, through our leading brands, we serve customers in more than 200 countries and territories. Learn more at www.worldkinect.com.
The Opportunity
As Senior Director of Finance – U.S. Land Segment, you will serve as the strategic financial leader for one of our most dynamic business units. This is a high-impact role where you’ll partner with senior commercial and operational leaders to drive profitable growth, enable transformation, and influence strategic decisions across our U.S. retail and wholesale operations.
You’ll be at the forefront of shaping segment strategy, optimizing performance, and building scalable financial infrastructure to support both organic expansion and acquisitions. If you thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and want to make a measurable impact, this is your opportunity.
What You’ll Do
Strategic Finance Leadership
- Partner with commercial leaders to evaluate growth opportunities, including M&A and strategic partnerships.
- Lead financial assessments of customer and supplier economics to identify margin improvement opportunities.
- Influence segment strategy in alignment with enterprise goals and market dynamics.
Performance & Transformation
- Sponsor initiatives that enhance margin, efficiency, and scalability.
- Lead transformation projects to elevate financial capabilities and operational agility.
- Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and systems.
Planning & Analytics
- Own the Annual Operating Plan and quarterly forecasts.
- Deliver actionable insights to senior leadership through robust performance reviews.
- Support decision-making with forward-looking analytics and scenario modeling.
Capital Stewardship & Cost Management
- Ensure disciplined capital allocation and ROI analysis for growth initiatives.
- Promote excellence in working capital, inventory, and procurement practices.
- Identify and lead cost optimization initiatives that balance efficiency with strategic investment.
Reporting & Controls
- Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and compliance with internal and external standards.
- Maintain strong internal controls and risk management practices.
- Provide leadership with financial insights that support both tactical and strategic decisions.
What We’re Looking For
- 10+ years of progressive finance leadership, ideally within energy, logistics, or industrial sectors.
- Proven success in M&A, business development, and post-merger integration.
- Strong operational finance background with experience in scalable systems and process design.
- Experience in downstream marketing preferred.
Leadership Attributes:
- Strategic thinker with a bias for action.
- Collaborative partner who thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.
- Commercially savvy with a deep understanding of financial levers, business drivers, and economic value creation.
Why Join Us?
- Global Impact: Be part of a company shaping the future of energy worldwide.
- Strategic Influence: Drive decisions that impact growth and transformation.
- Career Growth: Opportunities to lead, innovate, and advance within a global organization.
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