Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Director Of Fp&AThe Director of FP&A serves as a key partner to the CFO, acting as both the leader of financial planning & analysis and a strategic advisor across the business. This role combines rigorous financial leadership with driving strategic initiatives, aligning cross-functional priorities, and ensuring execution against the company's financial and operational goals.This individual will play a critical role in translating strategy into actionable financial plans and enhancing decision-making across the organization.Key Responsibilities:Financial Planning & Analysis LeadershipOwn the company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.Translate strategic initiatives into financial impact and measurable targets.Develop scenario modeling and sensitivity analyses.Ensure alignment between operational KPIs and financial outcomes.Lead cash flow forecasting and reporting, ensuring visibility into liquidity and operational cash drivers.Support debt management activities, including monitoring covenants, modeling financing scenarios, and assisting with lender communications.Strategic Partnership to CFOAct as a trusted advisor and extension of the CFO.Prepare and synthesize materials for executive decision-making.Lead special projects and strategic initiatives on behalf of the CFO.Anticipate issues and proactively bring solutions.Assist in insurance and risk management activities, including analysis of coverage, claims trends, and cost optimization strategies.Assist with income tax planning and coordination, including working with internal teams and external advisors to ensure alignment with financial strategy.Business Partnership & AccountabilityPartner with VPs and department leaders to drive financial performance.Challenge assumptions and improve decision-making rigor.Establish accountability around financial targets and initiatives.Serve as the financial "voice of reason" in cross-functional discussions.Reporting & InsightsLead development of actionable reporting (not just data).Enhance dashboards and KPI frameworks in partnership with BI.Provide forward-looking insights, not just historical analysis.Identify risks and opportunities early.Process & Infrastructure DevelopmentImprove budgeting and forecasting processes (speed, accuracy, ownership).Help define and document key assumptions tied to financial plans.Drive consistency in how performance is measured across the business.Partner with IT and BI to improve data quality and accessibility.RequirementsExperience8–12+ years in finance, FP&A, investment banking, consulting, or similar.Experience leading planning processes in a multi-department organization.Strong exposure to executive-level decision-making.Experience partnering with senior operational leaders.Skills & CapabilitiesStrong financial modeling and analytical skills.Exceptional business acumen—understands how operations drive financials.Ability to influence without direct authority.Clear, concise communicator (especially with executives).High ownership and proactive mindset.Ability to simplify complexity into actionable insights.Personal AttributesLow ego, high accountability.Naturally curious and forward-looking.Comfortable operating in ambiguity.Able to push back constructively.Highly organized and execution-focused.Success in This Role Looks LikeBudgeting becomes proactive, initiative-driven, and aligned to strategy.Cash flow, debt, and risk considerations are proactively managed and clearly communicated.VPs are more accountable to financial targets and assumptions.Reporting shifts from backward-looking to forward-looking.Better, faster decision-making across the organization.