Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

A large engineering services company company is looking for Director of Financial Planning and Analysis. Under the direction of the Vice President of Finance & Treasury, the Director, Finance is responsible for managing financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities for the organization and its subsidiaries. This role partners closely with department heads and executive leadership to support strategic initiatives, enhance financial transparency, and drive business performance. The role also supports M&A due diligence and integration, oversees cash flow forecasting, capital management planning, and drives internal audit and process improvement.

This position will be in Pasadena, CA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Prepare and deliver financial reporting packages for senior management, investors, and board-level presentations.
• Drive financial performance analysis, including monitoring of KPIs, variance analysis, and ROI evaluations on major capital projects.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and capital planning to maintain liquidity and support investment priorities.
• Manage the financial oversight of large-scale projects, including detailed cash flow forecasting, comprehensive financial reporting, and proactive problem-solving to address project-specific challenges.
• Provide financial leadership for M&A activity, including modeling, evaluation, due diligence, and integration planning.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of financial models and planning tools to support business growth and operational decision-making.
• Provide ad hoc analysis, business intelligence insights, and financial recommendations to inform strategic decisions.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support internal audits, improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Vice President of Finance
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance and Accounting, Statistics, or related field required.
• 5+ years’ experience interacting with executive leadership (e.g., Vice President Level and above) required.
• 8+ years’ experience managing capital and operational budgets required.
• 8+ years management & leadership experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint at an advanced level, including the ability to build complex financial models, use advanced formulas/functions, create dynamic dashboards, and deliver executive-ready presentations.

Additional Skills/Abilities Preferred, but Not Required:

• CPA with Big 4 experience preferred but not required.
• MBA preferred but not required.
• Experience in construction, engineering, or project-based industries strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Cognos TM1/Planning Analytics, Power BI, or similar business intelligence tools.
• 10+ years Corporate Finance experience preferred.

Travel Requirements:

Travel required 5-10% of the time to other office locations.

Hours:

This is an exempt position. Workdays are scheduled from Monday through Friday. Typically, work hours begin and end between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm as scheduled with the position's supervisor. Occasional overtime may be necessary for business needs.