Director of Financial Planning & Business Strategy

Visa sponsorship provided: No Location: Buffalo, NY Remote Status: no remote Pay Type: Annual Salary Salary: 100000-125000/US Dollars Occupational Categories: Accounting/ Financial Services/ Investing Industry(ies): Accounting Director of Financial Planning & Business StrategyWe are partnering with a growing organization to identify a finance leader who can connect financial performance with strategic business decisions. This position is designed for someone who enjoys looking beyond the numbers—using analysis, forecasting, and business insight to help leadership make confident decisions that support long-term growth.As a key member of the leadership team, you'll influence company direction by developing financial strategies, improving visibility into business performance, and building scalable reporting processes. Success in this role requires equal strengths in financial analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic thinking.What You'll DoGuide Financial PerformanceDirect the company's budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.Develop financial models that evaluate business opportunities, investments, and operational initiatives.Monitor business performance by identifying trends, risks, and opportunities across the organization.Produce executive dashboards and performance reports that provide clear, actionable insights.Analyze variances and key operating metrics to support informed decision-making.Partner with Business LeadersWork alongside department heads to improve financial performance and support operational planning.Evaluate pricing strategies, staffing decisions, capital investments, and profitability initiatives.Provide department leaders with meaningful financial reporting and recommendations.Assess customer, product, and market profitability to identify opportunities for growth and efficiency.Oversee sales incentive and commission reporting while ensuring accuracy and consistency.Support Executive LeadershipPrepare consolidated reporting for multiple operating entities.Deliver financial information required by banking partners and other external stakeholders.Assist with acquisitions, financing activities, due diligence projects, and audit support.Coordinate lender reporting and financial covenant compliance.Create presentations and financial analyses that help executives evaluate strategic initiatives.Improve Financial OperationsModernize financial reporting processes through automation and improved workflows.Strengthen reporting accuracy while reducing manual effort.Identify opportunities to enhance systems, reporting capabilities, and financial controls.Build scalable planning and reporting processes that support continued organizational expansion.Qualifications:What You BringBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.Five or more years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, business finance, or a comparable strategic finance role.Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and management reporting.Demonstrated ability to transform financial data into practical business recommendations.Excellent communication skills with experience presenting financial information to senior leaders.Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems, business intelligence tools, and financial reporting software.Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.A collaborative, solutions-focused leadership style with a commitment to continuous improvement.Preferred ExperienceExperience in any of the following areas would be beneficial:Multi-company or multi-entity organizationsHigh-growth or private equity-backed businessesMergers and acquisitions or financial due diligenceBanking relationships and lender reportingModern ERP platforms, including OdooWhy is This a Great Opportunity :Why This Opportunity Stands OutThis position offers the opportunity to become a trusted advisor to executive leadership rather than serving in a traditional finance reporting role. You'll help shape business strategy, influence key decisions, and create the financial infrastructure needed to support future growth. If you enjoy solving business challenges through financial insight and partnering with leaders across an organization, this role provides the visibility and impact to do exactly that.