Sr. Director FP&A Systems

Position Title: Sr. Director FP&A Systems (Confidential Client)
Location: Irvine, CA | Onsite
Employment Type: Permanent

• Salary: $213,800 - $285,000/yr

Own and execute the enterprise FP&A systems strategy aligned to business priorities. Define multi-year roadmaps that support AOP, LRP, executive decision-making, and global finance transformation. Lead a GenAI first approach to modernizing FP&A capabilities by embedding AI into planning, forecasting, analysis, and executive insights. Operate and continuously enhance a global FP&A technology ecosystem with high standards for reliability, performance, security, and scalability.

• Set Strategy & Roadmap: Own and execute the enterprise FP&A systems strategy aligned to business priorities. Define multi-year roadmaps that support AOP, LRP, executive decision-making, and global finance transformation.
• GenAI First FP&A Transformation: Lead a GenAI first approach to modernizing FP&A capabilities by embedding AI into planning, forecasting, analysis, and executive insights. Identify and prioritize GenAI use cases such as predictive forecasting, scenario modeling, variance explanation, and automated executive narratives. Partner with data science and engineering teams to productionize AI solutions with strong governance, accuracy, and explainability. Establish guardrails for responsible AI adoption within Finance.
• Run at Enterprise Scale: Operate and continuously enhance a global FP&A technology ecosystem with high standards for reliability, performance, security, and scalability.
• Modernize the Finance Stack: Drive modernization of FP&A platforms including OneStream, Power BI, Databricks, and ERP integrations to enable real-time, data-driven insights.
• Lead Business-Critical Transformations: Deliver large-scale, high-impact initiatives that transform FP&A processes, improve agility, and deliver measurable business outcomes. Quantify value, track ROI, and communicate impact to senior leadership.
• Continuous Improvement & Governance: Establish best practices, operating rhythms, and governance models to improve delivery quality, predictability, and execution maturity quarter over quarter.
• Finance Partnership: Serve as the primary IT leader and trusted partner to FP&A. Align priorities, manage escalations, and ensure transparent communication and successful delivery of outcomes.
• Build & Lead High-Performing Teams: Hire, develop, and lead a global team of FP&A systems professionals. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Vendor, Financial & Portfolio Ownership: Own vendor strategy, contracts, and budgets (OpEx/CapEx). Optimize total cost of ownership while ensuring service quality and risk mitigation.
• Executive Governance & Reporting: Oversee portfolio delivery and executive reporting, providing clear visibility into health, risks, dependencies, and business value.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner closely with IT, PMO, Security, Infrastructure, HR, Legal, and Finance to deliver compliant, scalable, and integrated enterprise solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline
• 1015 years of experience in IT or enterprise applications, with deep exposure to FP&A systems and finance processes
• Semiconductor industry experience supporting global Finance organizations
• Proven success delivering large, complex, global programs end-to-end
• Practical experience applying Generative AI (LLMs, transformers) to enterprise or analytics use cases
• Exposure to AI-driven automation in finance workflows (forecasting, planning, analysis)
• Understanding of AI governance, explainability, and responsible AI practices
• Strong experience with FP&A platforms, ERP systems, and finance applications
• Knowledge of integration strategies using APIs, middleware, and AI extensions
• Experience building and leading high-performing global teams
• Strong program execution, prioritization, and delivery discipline
• Demonstrated ability to drive best-practice business and IT processes
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable technology solutions
• Sound judgment, analytical thinking, and decision-making capability
• Results-driven, high-energy, and execution-focused leadership style
• Comfortable operating with urgency and ambiguity
• Willingness to travel up to 5% as needed

• Hands-on experience with OneStream