Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Title: Director, Financial Planning and Analysis Company: Publicly Traded Consumer Services Company Compensation: $180k–$200k base range (DOE) + bonus + equity Role Overview & Company Context A highly reputable, publicly traded consumer services company with a national footprint is seeking a Director of FP&A to support executive leadership in a complex operating environment. The finance organization plays a critical role in driving strategic decision making, enterprise reporting, and analytics, with continued investment focused on elevating FP&A as a technology enabled, strategic function. The Director of FP&A serves as a key thought partner to senior leadership, translating business performance and opportunities into actionable insights and measurable results. This role leads enterprise level budgeting, forecasting, long range planning, and strategic reporting while developing and mentoring a high performing FP&A team. The ideal candidate brings strong executive presence, advanced financial modeling capability, and the ability to respond quickly and effectively to leadership requests in a fast paced environment. Key Responsibilities Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and periodic reforecast processes, including consolidation, validation, and executive presentation materials Develop methodologies to analyze and report on key performance indicators including sales, margins, transactions, labor, guest metrics, and profitability Partner with senior leadership on strategic initiatives through scenario modeling, ROI analysis, and long term financial planning Direct long range planning and model impacts to the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow Oversee development of complex financial models related to capital investment, cash flow, margins, debt structure, acquisitions, and alternative scenarios Elevate enterprise reporting with a focus on automation, analytics, and financial systems optimization Lead franchise and unit level financial analysis including performance evaluation, expansion feasibility, reinvestment analysis, and market optimization Prepare and present financial materials for executive leadership and the Board of Directors Partner cross functionally with operations, technology, and external consultants on financial systems, data governance, and planning tool enhancements Develop, coach, and mentor FP&A managers and analysts while supporting ongoing team growth Team Structure: Vice President of FP&A, Senior Director of FP&A, Senior Manager FP&A, FP&A Managers, Senior Analyst, Analyst Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred 10+ years of progressive FP&A experience with 3+ years in a leadership role within a mid to large size organization Experience supporting complex, multi unit or consumer oriented businesses; restaurant or retail preferred Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills with experience preparing executive and board level reporting Strong communication skills, executive maturity, and ability to influence senior stakeholders Experience with labor or cost driven operating models Exposure to FP&A automation, systems implementations, or analytics transformations Proficient in Oracle GL, Hyperion Planning, Essbase, Smart View, and Microsoft 365 Work Environment and Benefits Collaborative, high performing finance team Direct interaction with senior executive leadership Fast paced, high visibility role with strategic impact Hybrid work environment with flexible scheduling Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. 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