The Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) is a senior leader within the Finance team that partners with the Company’s business leaders by providing pro-active, high quality financial information and analysis in support of business decision-making. This role is accountable for the annual strategic planning process as well as the forecasting process. In addition, the Director of FP&A works closely together with the CEO and CFO with the assessment and communication of financial results, M&A activity, and other special projects. The Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) will support Jencap and Paragon divisions. This role is highly visible throughout the organization with strong interaction with the senior leadership team.

Responsibilities:

• Works closely with business leaders to understand market and industry trends, as well as specific dynamics impacting the Company's business.
• Builds comprehensive and dynamic financial analysis and models to drive insight business operations and provide recommendations and key findings to leadership teams.
• Assists in business case development, financial modeling, and financial analysis.
• Leads monthly management reporting of financial results, forecasts, and analysis.
• Supports M&A activity including due diligence, modeling and integration of potential acquisition targets.
• Coordinate with all levels of management to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare recommendations regarding company strategy, financial plans, new business planning, and operating forecasts.
• Financial review of business case justifications for business-wide projects, including new product introductions, product enhancements, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Make sure all employees are highly engaged; attract, motivate, develop, and retain talent.
• Assist the CEO and CFO in various special projects, long-range planning, and M&A activity.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, investments or related field is required. Master’s degree in business administration or finance, CPA or CFA designation are preferred.
• 10 years finance and business industry experience with a focus in Financial Planning & Analysis
• 5 years leadership experience in the insurance industry managing cross functional teams and influencing senior management; prior leadership and management experience required.
• Ability to effectively partner and influence senior level cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• Strong people management skills, effective at coaching and motivating staff. Serves as a role model in building effective relationships.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to lead discussions.
• Effectively and creatively utilizes all resources (systems, people, etc.) to manage daily operations.