Director, Financial Planning

• Lead and oversee critical financial activities for the Financial & Corporate Compliance Division
• Lead annual strategy, budgeting, quarterly forecasting, monthly and quarterly P&L and cash flow reporting
• Provide analytics covering KPIs, investment business cases, operational excellence, and divisional growth initiatives
• Partner with senior executives, business unit CFOs, Corporate, GBS, and dxg teams
• Build financial and operational reporting and planning support models
• Develop governance processes to drive functional ownership and accountability
• Prepare Monthly Divisional Meeting presentations for the FCC CEO and CFO
• Prepare monthly and quarterly FCC reporting for Wolters Kluwer Corporate
• Drive financial insight, analysis, and stronger financial controls in operational areas
• Support acquisition/divestment reporting and requests from Internal Control and internal/external auditors
• Enhance KPI reporting processes, systems, and tools
• Define KPIs, benchmark business units, identify growth and operational excellence opportunities, and develop investment business cases
• Lead the FCC Data & Analytics Team, Partnerships organization, and Operational Excellence organization

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, or related business field
• 10+ years of experience in finance and business operations roles
• At least 10 years of experience in leadership positions
• Experience managing professional-level direct reports and providing guidance for complex issues
• Demonstrated business analytics skills translating reporting into actionable decision support and recommendations
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to collaborate across organizational levels
• Successful collaboration and interaction with executives and senior leaders
• Financial analysis, forecasting, and business performance modeling skills
• Strategic thinking with a track record of developing and implementing successful financial strategies
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and business acumen
• Executive presence, collaboration, conflict resolution, and stakeholder buy-in skills
• Cross-functional and/or industry leadership experience analyzing business challenges and delivering recommendations
• Ability to use quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform business decisions
• Ability to work under tight and competing priorities
• Expert proficiency with finance tools and modeling, including Excel, PowerPoint, and business systems
• Ability to inspire people and create measurable results

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, forecasting, and business performance modeling, with a strong focus on developing and implementing financial strategies. Proven ability to lead teams, enhance reporting processes, and drive operational excellence through effective governance and collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Analysis
• Leadership Experience
• Business Analytics Skills
• Strategic Thinking
• Financial Tools Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Forecasting
• Business Performance Modeling
• KPI Development
• Operational Excellence
• Governance Processes
• Investment Business Cases
• Cash Flow Reporting
• P&L Reporting
• Accounting Principles

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Collaboration
• Conflict Resolution
• Executive Presence

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Industry Keywords

• Financial Compliance
• Corporate Compliance
• Divisional Growth Initiatives
• Operational Reporting
• Stakeholder Buy-In

Tools & Technologies

• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Business Systems