Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Director Of Financial Planning & Analysis (Fpa)The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is responsible for leading the company's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, business analysis, and strategic decision support processes. This role serves as a trusted business partner to executive leadership, providing actionable financial insights that drive profitable growth, operational efficiency, and long-term value creation.The ideal candidate combines strong financial expertise with business acumen, analytical rigor, and the ability to influence decision-making across all levels of the organization. Experience in manufacturing and multi-site operations is highly preferred.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Financial PlanningFinancial Analysis & Business PartnershipPerformance ManagementBudgeting & ForecastingFinancial ModelingLeadership & Process ImprovementQualificationsEducationBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration required.MBA, CPA, CFA, or CMA strongly preferred.Experience10+ years of progressive finance experience, including 5+ years in Financial Planning & Analysis.Experience leading FP&A teams in a manufacturing or industrial environment.Multi-site and international business experience strongly preferred.Experience supporting executive leadership and Board-level reporting.Knowledge, Skills & CompetenciesStrong financial modeling and forecasting skills.Deep understanding of financial statements, cost accounting, and operational finance.Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leadership.Outstanding communication and presentation skills.Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, D365, or equivalent).Experience with financial planning and business intelligence tools (Power BI, Hyperion, OneStream, Anaplan, Adaptive Planning, etc.) is highly desirable.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Forecast accuracyBudget adherenceEBITDA improvement initiativesWorking capital performanceCash flow forecasting accuracySG&A managementReturn on investment (ROI) analysesFinancial reporting timeliness and accuracyExecutive satisfaction with decision support