Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Director of FP&A

This is a high-impact, senior finance leadership opportunity at a PE-backed, multi-site organization in the manufacturing industry. The FP&A function has a foundation in place, but there is meaningful runway to build, improve, and elevate it — and the person coming into this seat will have the autonomy and leadership support to do exactly that. You will work closely with executive leadership on a daily basis and supervise one direct report, serving as a trusted analytical partner whose insights drive strategic decision-making at the highest levels of the organization

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead the full FP&A function across multiple sites — budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and variance analysis.
• Build, maintain, and continuously improve sophisticated financial models that support scenario planning, capital allocation, and strategic decision-makin
• Deliver timely, accurate, and actionable financial reporting packages to executive leadership and the PE ownership
• Develop and maintain KPIs and performance dashboards that provide leadership with clear, real-time visibility into business performance.
• Apply a strong understanding of cost accounting to analyze operational performance, identify inefficiencies, and drive margin improvement across the business.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, sales, and executive leadership to translate financial data into clear operational insights and recommendations.
• Support multi-site reporting and consolidation, ensuring consistency and comparability of financial information across locations.
• Identify gaps in the existing FP&A infrastructure and lead the build-out of more scalable, efficient processes and reporting framework.
• Champion the broader adoption of business intelligence and data visualization tools to elevate the quality and speed of financial reporting.
• Leverage ERP systems effectively across locations to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Serve as a key financial advisor to the executive team — translating complex financial analysis into clear, compelling narratives that inform strategic decisions.
• Support M&A evaluation, integration planning, and other strategic initiatives as the business continues to grow and evolve.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA required.
• 10 years of progressive FP&A or operational finance experience — this role is for someone who has done it, not someone making the step up for the first times.
• Multi-site operational experience at a complex organization — you understand the nuances of consolidating and managing performance across locations.
• PE-backed company experience — you know what private equity ownership expects and how to deliver it.
• Strong cost accounting knowledge and a blend of accounting and finance experience that gives you depth on both sides of the P&;L.
• Proven financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency — Excel is heavily utilized here and this is non-negotiable. Exceptional communication skills with demonstrated ability to interface effectively with executive leadership and ownership grounds.
• True self-starter mentality — gritty, independent, and comfortable operating without significant direction in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience with Power BI or comparable business intelligence and data visualization platforms.
• Familiarity with large-scale or mid-market ERP systems in a multi-site environment.

Why you'll love working

• A genuine seat at the table — you will work directly alongside executive leadership and the PE ownership group with meaningful influence over the direction of the business
• Real runway to build — the FP&A function has a foundation but significant opportunity remains, and you will have the autonomy and support to shape it.
• A fast-moving, high-growth environment that rewards adaptability, initiative, and the ability to operate effectively through change.
• A PE-backed platform with the financial discipline, strategic ambition, and growth trajectory that keeps high performers engange.