Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Our client is seeking a dynamic Director of Financial Planning and Analysis with strong analytical skills who can coordinate financial planning and reporting, as well as translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels, including both finance and non-finance managers.

Responsibilities:

• Directs the preparation of financial reports that summarize and forecast the organizations’ financial position, such as income statements, balance sheets, cash flows, and analyses of future earnings or expenses.
• Directs the organizations issuance of credit by establishing credit-rating criteria, determining credit ceilings, and monitoring the collections of past-due accounts.
• Review and analysis of internal financial information (e.g., profit loss accounts, financial statements, working capital, costs, prices, expenses, revenues, rates of return, etc.)
• Analysis of external economic conditions and their impact on business operations (e.g., inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, etc.)
• Financial modeling to measure and forecast potential impacts of financial transactions and corporate development activities.
• Ownership of short to midterm execution of functional strategy and the operational direction of the Department.
• Ownership of AOP creation and quarterly forecasting.
• Implementation of new company/entity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field required: Masters of Business Administration, Master’s in Finance, or related field preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification preferred.
• 8 years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or division of a large corporation.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial strategy required.
• Experience in strategic financial planning, mergers and acquisitions, or corporate financing.
• Proactive problem solving, hands-on strategic thinker who will own, in partnership with the CFO, the responsibility for Finance.
• Solid experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and accounting for investments.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data, create financial reports, and provide insights to support decision making.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and the ability to ensure compliance with tax laws, financial reporting standards, and internal controls.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management, board or other outside partners.