Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Position Summary

The Director, FP&A provides significant contributions and overall ownership of the reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes. The position requires collaboration with segment leadership, division leadership, cross functional stake holders, and private equity owners. The position drives FP&A and analytics excellence through best practice adoption, knowledge sharing, and process transformation to develop a global standard and ensuring high-quality information is provided to internal customers. This person is organized, an excellent communicator, and has strong problem-solving and business analysis skills. The role is highly visible with opportunity for growth within the organization.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads the development and implementation of the annual operating plan, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Supports the business in the preparation, coordination, and analysis of monthly forecasting of revenue, profitability, order intake, backlog, and cash flow.
• Collaborates with the executive team to develop and refine long-term strategic plans.
• Performs sensitivity, scenario, and what-if analysis as well as analyzes the financial impact of changes in business and new business opportunities.
• Provides regular variance analysis and insightful commentary on financial performance to senior management, highlighting key drivers and potential opportunities or risks.
• Drives initiatives to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the forecasting processes.
• Contributes to the preparation of financial presentations and materials for internal meetings, board meetings, and other external communications.
• Collaborates cross-functionally with sites and departments such as Operations, HR, and Marketing to provide financial insights that inform strategic decisions.
• Works closely with department heads to develop KPIs, monitor performance metrics, and identify areas for improvement or optimization.
• Leads timely and insightful financial analysis to align with strategic objectives including preparing and improving management reporting packages.
• Fosters a culture of accountability, accuracy, and high performance.

Desired Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• At least 2 years in a Director level (or similar) position
• A demonstrated ability to analyze financial trends and communicate results to management
• Expertise in Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements including GAAP and FASB
• Excellent communication skills - both written and oral
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Master’s Degree, CPA or CMA
• Hyperion/HFM experience (or similar financial consolidation/reporting software)
• Experience with Tableau or similar business intelligence software

Work Location: Hybrid or Remote; travel up to 25%