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Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

CFS
Norwalk, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 11/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/27/2025
Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Compensation: $185k depending on experience

Work Model: Hybrid, 1-2 days on-site

Role Summary

As the Director of FP&A, you will lead the financial strategy and planning processes that shape the organization’s growth trajectory. This role is pivotal in delivering actionable insights, driving operational efficiency, and partnering with senior leadership to make informed, strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the FP&A function, managing two direct reports and overseeing annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans aligned with corporate objectives.
  • Own and enhance the corporate financial model, including a five-year strategic plan.
  • Develop and maintain KPI dashboards to monitor cost structure, profitability, and operational efficiency.
  • Produce monthly financial performance reviews with variance analysis and deliver clear recommendations to business unit leaders and subsidiary heads.
  • Analyze project profitability and recommend pricing or contract adjustments to maximize returns.
  • Serve as the primary finance partner to business development, production, and operations teams, integrating production schedules and market demand into financial forecasts.
  • Partner with Treasury to build working capital forecasts across U.S. and international subsidiaries, optimizing global liquidity and cash utilization.
  • Build, mentor, and develop a team of analysts, positioning FP&A as a strategic partner across the organization.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline; MBA preferred.
  • Minimum 7 years of relevant FP&A experience, including managerial responsibilities.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint; experience with ERP systems (NetSuite a plus).
  • Strong ability to interpret and analyze three-statement financial models.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to influence senior stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and lead remote teams effectively.

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Salary : $180,000 - $225,000

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