Finance Director - #2685396

Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, we serve customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics markets worldwide. With approximately 16,000 employees we design and manufacture innovative technologies that support electrification, energy efficiency, and advanced automation. Our global reach is matched by a culture that empowers innovation and long-term growth. Guided by our principles We Care, We Succeed With Our Customers, and We Own the Outcome, we work collaboratively, think boldly, and deliver solutions that move industries forward.

Littelfuse is seeking a strategic and results-driven Finance Director to lead the finance function for a Semiconductor Business Unit. Reporting directly to the VP Finance, Semiconductor BU, and with a strong dotted line to the Business Unit General Manager, this role is a key member of the leadership team. You will play a pivotal role in shaping business strategy, driving financial performance, and leading a global finance organization. This is an opportunity to partner closely with business leaders to enhance profitability, enable growth, and strengthen financial processes and systems globally.

About The Job

Strategic Finance Leadership

• Act as a key member of the Business Unit leadership team
• Develop short- and long-term financial strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Provide financial insights to drive decisions across:
• Product, customer, and channel profitability
• Manufacturing and supply chain cost optimization
• R&D efficiency and investment prioritization
• Working capital and return on capital
• Market and competitive dynamics
  
  
• Lead the evolution of the finance function, including:
• Organizational structure and operating model
• Standardized global reporting and controls
• ERP evaluation and transformation strategy
• Process harmonization and cost efficiencies
  
  
• Support M&A activities, including due diligence, ROI analysis, and integration
  
  
  

Financial Planning, Analysis & Insights

• Deliver best-in-class financial analysis and business performance insights
• Lead monthly and quarterly global reporting, including:
• Income statement, balance sheet, capital expenditure, and working capital
  
  
• Analyze results vs. targets, identifying key drivers and actionable recommendations
• Develop executive dashboards, KPIs, and financial benchmarking reports
• Provide forward-looking insights to support decision-making and investment priorities
  
  
  

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop a high-performing global finance organization across:
• FP&A
• Commercial finance
• Controllership
• Financial systems and integration
  
  
• Set clear objectives aligned to business strategy and ensure accountability
• Coach, develop, and retain top talent
  
  
  

Governance & Business Stewardship

• Ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and reporting integrity
• Partner with Corporate Finance to strengthen global financial governance
• Promote a culture of transparency, ethics, and accountability
• Challenge assumptions and ensure alignment of investments with strategy
  
  
  
  

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• CPA and/or MBA preferred
  
  

• Proven finance leadership experience in a multinational, publicly traded company
• Strong background in manufacturing and operations finance
• Experience partnering with senior business leaders (e.g., General Manager)
• Expertise across:
• Financial planning & analysis
• Reporting and compliance (GAAP)
• Capital allocation and investment analysis
• Financial systems and ERP environments
  
  
• Experience supporting or leading M&A activities is highly desirable
• Semiconductor industry experience is a plus
  
  
  

At Littelfuse, we support employee growth and development. Guided by our culture principles, our teams work together to deliver value for customers and make a positive impact in the communities where we operate. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, performance-based incentives, flexible work arrangements, and development opportunities.