Director, FP&A

The Director, FP&A plays a critical role in our organization, leading financial planning, analysis, and decision support activities for regional and global functions. This role involves overseeing the development of strategic financial insights, drive process improvements and guiding the development of reports, providing strategic insights to senior leadership, and driving the financial aspects of the organization's strategic planning efforts.

Leadership

• Influence strategic direction of FP&A team
• Set objectives and regularly measure progress at the team and individual level, providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done
• Provide direction, delegate effectively, and remove obstacles to ensure timely execution of priorities
• Make good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward while anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders. Realize when to shift strategic direction
  
  

Forecasting & Reporting

• Lead the development of long-term and short-term financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives
• Oversee the creation of complex financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making
• Drive the identification of business issues and opportunities through comprehensive analysis of financial and non-financial data
• Synthesize and communicate vast amounts of financial data into concise, actionable insights for senior leadership
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data by leading the challenge of inputs and performing rigorous reasonability assessments
• Proactively establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to enhance decision-making processes
• Lead the development and presentation of the monthly financial reporting package to executive management
  
  

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Oversee the preparation and interpretation of operational budgets, ensuring alignment with the overall business strategy
• Present, defend, and negotiate business plans with executive leadership, ensuring strategic alignment and buy-in
• Identify and assess risks/variances in business performance, and provide strategic recommendations to resolve gaps
• Drive the continuous improvement of the financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring they support the organization's strategic goals
  
  

Business Partnering

• Establish and strengthen alliances within the finance organization and across the business, positioning finance as a strategic partner in decision-making
• Serve as a key advisor in the development of the organization's strategic business agenda, providing financial insights and recommendations
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to develop and maintain dashboards and reports that highlight opportunities for performance improvement and goal achievement
  
  

Process Improvement

• Lead the implementation of innovative solutions to enhance and streamline existing financial processes
• Challenge conventional approaches to finance processes and tools, driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expert in using financial software for data analysis, including Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Power BI.
• Tableau experience preferred
• Expert in data analytics and problem solving
• Advanced proficiency in financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling
• Proven ability to analyze financial data and convert it into actionable insights
• Excellent communicator (both written and oral)
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with different departments, and leadership levels
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships
• Communicate with honesty, authenticity, and courage. Gain confidence of others.
• Become energized when faced with ambiguity and uncertainty
• Be comfortable taking risks and experiments, learning, and adapting
  
  

Requirements

Candidates/incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications as detailed below

• Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting or other related disciplines. MBA preferred
• General understanding of accounting, financial and operational principles
• 5 years of experience in managing and mentoring finance teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment
• 10 years of professional experience
  
  

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including medical, prescription, dental, and vision care plans as well as HSA / FSA accounts
• Insurance Protection: Basic term life, accidentals, short- and long-term disability, and voluntary life insurance coverage
• Financial Security: Short and long-term disability plans, along with a 401(k) retirement plan
• Time Off Support: Flexible time off program, paid holidays, sick leave, and parental leave benefits
• Lifestyle Benefit: Voluntary Pet Insurance
  
  

NOTE: This position is not eligible for a relocation benefit.