Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Shawnee, KS

At PBI-Gordon Companies, and our subsidiaries PBI-Gordon Corporation, Pegasus Laboratories, and PetAg, Inc, our priority is people, pets, and the places they go. As employee owners, we support each other in building our careers as well as our companies. Our foundation is rooted in integrity, innovation, partnership, and pride. Come grow with us!

Position Summary

The Finance Director is the lead finance partner and a member of the subsidiary leadership team. The role is responsible for financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and performance management at the subsidiary level, while coordinating all accounting services with corporate. In addition, the position contributes to corporate FP&A activities, including consolidated planning, forecasting, and financial reporting across subsidiaries, ensuring alignment and consistency in assumptions and analysis. Functionally reporting to the Senior Director of FP&A and operationally to the Subsidiary General Manager, this position provides forward-looking insight and decision support to drive both subsidiary and enterprise-level financial and operational performance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Employee Ownership (ESOP): Company-funded retirement contribution of approximately 18% of pay, plus 401(k)
• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA, and Pet Insurance
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave
• Fitness and tuition reimbursement programs

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Forecasting
• Lead the subsidiary's annual budgeting process, including revenue, margin, operating expenses, capital expenditures, and working-capital assumptions.
• Own the subsidiary's monthly and quarterly forecast processes, updating projections based on latest trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure that all planning and forecasting activities are aligned with corporate FP&A standards, templates, and timelines.
• Performance Management & Analysis
• Provide clear, actionable analysis of subsidiary financial performance, including variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators for the subsidiary (e.g., revenue and margin by product and customer, labor and overhead productivity, inventory turns).
• Work with the GM and leadership team to interpret financial results and develop corrective actions or growth initiatives as needed.
• Commercial & Strategic Support
• Partner with marketing and commercial teams to evaluate pricing decisions, product and customer profitability, and channel economics.
• Support financial evaluation of new commercial initiatives, such as new distribution partners, customer programs, or product launches.
• Contribute financial input to business cases for local investments, partnerships, and expansion initiatives relevant to the subsidiary.
• Accounting Coordination & Governance
• Coordinate closely with the Corporate Controller's Shared Services team to ensure accurate and timely month-end close for the subsidiary, including accruals and inventory accounting.
• Support the application of corporate accounting policies and internal controls at the subsidiary level, and respond to audit requests and inquiries as required.
• Review subsidiary financial results prior to submission to corporate FP&A and Controller, ensuring completeness and reasonableness.
• Corporate FP&A and Consolidation Support
• Contribute to the corporate FP&A process, consolidating subsidiary financial results into enterprise-level forecasts, budgets, and reporting.
• Collaborate with corporate finance leadership to ensure consistent assumptions, methodologies, and performance metrics across all business units.
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support consolidated management reporting and executive presentations.
• Partner with the shared services and accounting teams to ensure accurate consolidation of subsidiary results and alignment of reporting timelines.
• Leadership & Team Development
• Provide direction and development to any local finance staff (e.g., analysts, cost-analysis resources) assigned to the subsidiary.
• Foster a culture of financial discipline, transparency, and continuous improvement within the subsidiary finance function.
• Act as a role model in cross-functional collaboration, partnering effectively with operations, sales, marketing, and other functions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred.
• 8–12 years of experience in FP&A, business partnering, or similar finance roles, ideally within a manufacturing or multi-site environment.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills, with the ability to translate operational and commercial activity into financial results.
• Proven track record of partnering with business leaders and influencing decisions based on financial insight.
• Comfort operating in a matrix environment with both functional and operational reporting lines.

Reporting

• Reports functionally to: Senior Director of FP&A
• Reports operationally (dotted line) to: Subsidiary General Manager
• Supervises: Sr. FP&A Analyst (PBI) & Financial Analyst

Work Environment & Culture

PBI-Gordon Companies offers a collaborative, employee-owned environment where accountability, partnership, and continuous improvement are valued. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas, develop professionally, and grow their careers alongside the business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PBI-Gordon Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about data-driven decision support, business partnering with senior leadership, and driving transformation, profitability, and growth through FP&A excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join an employee-owned organization that empowers leaders to shape strategy, support employee owners, and build sustainable financial success.

PBI-Gordon Companies and its subsidiaries are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees who work 30 hours per week or more. Full-time employees will become eligible to participate in benefits on the first of the month following their start date, unless stated otherwise below. (Note: Interns do not qualify for eligibility.)

Medical Insurance

We are committed to helping you and your dependents maintain health and wellness by offering voluntary, competitive medical insurance and prescription drug plan options.

Dental Insurance

Choose from two voluntary dental plans that are designed to help protect you and your dependents' oral health.

Vision Insurance

Our voluntary vision insurance plan is designed to help protect you and your dependents eye health. Coverage is available for eye exams, frames, lenses, and contact lenses. Employee owners are responsible for 100% of the cost of this plan.

Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

We offer a company-paid $50,000 life insurance policy with AD&D. You also have the opportunity to purchase additional life and AD&D insurance for yourself, your spouse and/or your dependent children. The cost for this coverage is based on the amount you elect and your age.

Short- and Long-term Disability

Our company-paid short-term and long-term disability plans to provide income replacement in the event you are not able to work due to illness or injury. Short-term disability will provide 70% income replacement up to $1,350 per week and long-term disability will provide 60% income replacement up to $5,000 per month.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EAP Services are company paid to benefit all employee-owners and their families. EAP provides up to six free counseling sessions to help you and your family members manage life stressors, solve personal or relationship concerns, and achieve your goals.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Flexible Spending Plans offer employee-owners the option to set aside pre-tax monies into a medical reimbursement or dependent care account to help pay for out-of-pocket medical, dental or vision expenses or day care costs. The maximum contributions are determined by the IRS and adjusted annually. This is a use-it-or-lose-it account, meaning any funds remaining in the account following the close of the plan year will be forfeited.

Pet Insurance

We love our pets! Pet insurance options for your furry friends is offered through the ASPCA.