Director Financial Planning & Analysis

Financial Planning & Analysis LeaderServes as the enterprise FP&A leader for IT financial strategy, AI investment governance, and capital allocation. Responsible for driving financial planning, investment prioritization, and performance management across technology and strategic initiatives. Acts as a key advisor to senior leadership, influencing capital deployment, optimizing financial outcomes, and building scalable financial capabilities to support long-term growth.Job DetailsLead enterprise FP&A partnership with IT Finance, including strategic planning, forecasting, and performance management of multi-million-dollar technology investments.Establish and govern FP&A AI investment framework, including intake prioritization, funding allocation, and value realization tracking across functional areas.Drive enterprise capital allocation strategy, including business case development, ROI modeling, and investment prioritization aligned to corporate objectives.Serve as FP&A lead for strategic and transformation initiatives, providing financial leadership from business case development through execution and value realization.Oversee governance of complex, high-risk financial processes (impairment, lease analysis, compensation accruals), ensuring alignment with Accounting and audit standards.Lead system and process transformation efforts, including Oracle optimization, automation, and scalable planning capabilities.Develop advanced insights into cost drivers, investment performance, and enterprise financial risk, enabling proactive decision-making.QualificationsStrong written and oral communication skills with the ability to summarize data into reports and presentations for senior management and the Board of Directors.Knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation.Ability to organize, prioritize, and to be a self-starter in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrated ability to influence executive-level decision-making and capital allocation strategy.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.Creative ability to access information from different sources and compile for analyses and presentations.Team player with experience developing talent and leading a small team.Attention to detail, with the ability to detect errors and identify trends.Deep understanding of technology finance, enterprise systems, and transformation investments.Expertise in data-driven decision-making, forecasting, and performance management.Advanced financial modeling, data analytics, reporting, and executive presentation capabilities.Work Experience & Education8-10 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or strategy roles. Experience in IT finance, capital allocation, or transformation initiatives is strongly preferred. Bachelor's degree required; MBA, CPA, CFA strongly preferred