What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Global Financial Planning position at Aquatech?
At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more at www.aquatech.com
Aquatech has an immediate need for a full-time Director of Global Financial Planning and Analysis to work in EITHER our Canonsburg, PA headquarters location OR our Houston, TX satellite location. Director of Global FP&A will report directly to the CFO perform the duties described in the job description below.
The Director of Global FP&A is responsible for the design, buildout, and management of Aquatech’s first standalone global FP&A organization. This leader will oversee the company’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis functions. This role partners closely with executive leadership to provide actionable insights, drive financial performance, and support data-driven decision-making. The Director of FP&A oversees financial modeling, reporting, variance analysis, investment oversight, and long-term strategic planning to ensure alignment with company objectives.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications / Experience:
Aquatech has an immediate need for a full-time Director of Global Financial Planning and Analysis to work in EITHER our Canonsburg, PA headquarters location OR our Houston, TX satellite location. Director of Global FP&A will report directly to the CFO perform the duties described in the job description below.
The Director of Global FP&A is responsible for the design, buildout, and management of Aquatech’s first standalone global FP&A organization. This leader will oversee the company’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis functions. This role partners closely with executive leadership to provide actionable insights, drive financial performance, and support data-driven decision-making. The Director of FP&A oversees financial modeling, reporting, variance analysis, investment oversight, and long-term strategic planning to ensure alignment with company objectives.
Job Description
- Evaluate, design, and implement new global FP&A organization to report to Director of Global FP&A, including FP&A Center of Excellence leveraging Pune, India regional HQ
- Consolidate and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results; determine root cause of actual vs. budget/forecast variations
- Develop FP&A reporting templates to standardize, automate, and improve ongoing analysis across diverse set of global projects, products, and services businesses
- Provide strategic and operational recommendations that drive long-term financial results
- Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles; develop, maintain, and update long-range financial plans aligned with strategic goals
- Partner with executive leadership to evaluate growth opportunities, acquisitions, capital investments, and cost optimization strategies; periodically review investment performance vs. expectations and provide insights, recommendations for improvement
- Build and maintain robust financial models to support business initiatives
- Develop executive dashboards and KPI reporting
- Translate complex financial data into clear insights and recommendations
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills; advanced Excel skills, experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) preferred
- Proficiency with ERP systems and financial planning tools (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, Adaptive, Anaplan)
- Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in collaboration with Accounting
- Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Minimum Qualifications / Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
- 5–7 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles
- Demonstrated global/multi-national experience supporting operations in multiple countries
- 1–3 years in a leadership or management role
- Experience in designing, building, and/or scaling FP&A organizations in high-growth environments
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions (transaction execution and/or integration)
- Experience supporting executive leadership in a fast-paced environment: proactive self-starter with continuous improvement mindset
- Experience with international FP&A Centers of Excellence a plus
- Experience with large-scale project execution business model(s) a plus
- Experience in private equity-backed environment a plus