Director of Finance

Director of Finance (FP&A & Strategy)

Location: Hybrid (4 days/week in-office)

Compensation: $165,000 - $200,000,000 Base + Annual Discretionary Bonus

Join a high‑growth professional services leader as the Director of Finance . Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer , you will serve as the primary financial architect and strategic thought partner to the executive team. This is a high‑visibility seat designed for a finance leader who excels at building analytical infrastructure and translating complex data into clear, actionable strategic narratives.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and want to lead a team that directly influences the trajectory of a scaling organization, this is your next move.

Strategic Planning & FP&A Leadership

• The Blueprint: Own the end‑to‑end annual budgeting and long‑range planning processes, partnering cross‑functionally to align financial targets with enterprise growth goals.
• Forecasting Excellence: Manage a disciplined forecasting cadence, identifying risks and opportunities while leading the FP&A team toward best‑in‑class delivery.
• Dynamic Modeling: Build and maintain sophisticated multi‑year financial models to support capital allocation, pricing strategies, and strategic alternatives.

Business Intelligence & Narrative

• Executive Visibility: Design and deliver monthly/quarterly reporting packages and KPI dashboards that provide the executive team with a "single source of truth."
• Operational Insights: Deep‑dive into revenue trends, gross margins, and workforce utilization metrics to identify performance drivers specific to the professional services/staffing industry.
• Business Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor to non‑finance department heads, embedding financial rigor into daily decision‑making through data‑driven storytelling.

Systems & Team Growth

• Scalable Infrastructure: Continuously enhance FP&A tools and systems (BI tools, Power Query, etc.) to improve the speed and accuracy of financial insights.
• Leadership: Mentor and develop a high‑performance finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and technical excellence.

The Ideal Profile

• Experience: 8+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3‑5 years in a senior FP&A leadership role. Experience in Staffing, Professional Services, or Workforce Solutions is a significant advantage.
• Analytical Mastery: Advanced Excel modeling skills are required. Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, or FP&A platforms (e.g., Adaptive, Anaplan) is a major plus.
• Education: Bachelor's degree required; an MBA, CFA, or CPA is highly preferred.
• Communication: You must possess the "executive presence" to present complex financial concepts to a boardroom‑level audience with clarity and confidence.

Equal Opportunity Notice

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