FP&A Director, Global

FP&A Director, GlobalLocation: Pittsburgh, PA (Remote flexibility based on candidate profile)Reporting to: Chief Financial OfficerThe RoleIndustrial Scientific is seeking a high-impact Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead global FP&A across a complex, multi-regional organization. This role sits at the center of strategic decision-making, providing critical financial insights that shape the company’s long-term growth trajectory.As a key business partner to the executive leadership team, you will drive global planning, performance management, and capital allocation, while building a high-performing FP&A organization. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence strategy at scale, working closely with leaders across commercial, operations, and product functions worldwide.Key Responsibilities1. Strategic Financial PlanningLead the global 3–5 year strategic planning process, developing driver-based financial models aligned with growth strategy and market expansion.Own the annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring rigor, accuracy, and alignment across all regions and business units.Establish and enhance a global performance reporting framework, delivering clear insights on variances, key drivers, and actionable recommendations to executive leadership.Proactively identify and quantify financial risks and opportunities, with direct ownership of the Americas region and oversight of FP&A best practices in EMEA and APAC.2. Business Partnership & Decision SupportServe as a trusted advisor to the executive team, regional leaders, and functional leaders, translating financial data into strategic business insights.Partner with Commercial and R&D teams to evaluate ROI for key initiatives, including: Multi-year lease and commercial agreementsNew market entry and expansionService center operating modelsNew product developmentLead the design and governance of sales incentive programs, ensuring alignment with growth and profitability objectives.Drive daily and weekly operational finance reviews, monitoring orders, revenue, cost of sales, and operating expenses to identify risks and improvement opportunities.3. Capital Allocation & Strategic InitiativesPartner with Accounting to strengthen cash flow forecasting and working capital management.Provide financial leadership on capital allocation, including capex planning and investment prioritization.Support M&A activities, including financial due diligence, valuation, and post-acquisition integration, with a focus on synergy realization and risk mitigation.4. Team Leadership & Continuous ImprovementLead and develop a global FP&A team, fostering a culture of accountability, analytical excellence, and continuous development.Provide coaching and mentorship across regions (EMEA, APAC, LATAM) to elevate global finance capabilities and standardization.Drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, systems, and tools, leveraging platforms such as Oracle, OneStream, Salesforce, and Power BI to enhance data accuracy and decision support.QualificationsExperience:10+ years in FP&A, Corporate finance or Finance Business Partnership5+ years in a global leadership role managing multi-regional teamsExperience in complex, fast-paced industries (e.g., manufacturing, technology, or software/services) preferredGlobal Business Acumen:Strong understanding of international markets, operational drivers, and financial performance leversExperience navigating currency exposure and cross-border business environmentsAnalytical & Strategic Capability:Advanced financial modeling skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insightsProven ability to influence strategic decisions through data-driven analysisLeadership & Communication:Track record of building and developing high-performing global teamsStrong executive presence, with experience presenting to senior leadershipTechnical Skills:Expert in Excel-based financial modelingExperience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred)Exposure to consolidation tools (OneStream, Hyperion, HFM) and BI platforms (Power BI, Salesforce)Personal Attributes:Strategic thinker with a hands-on, execution-oriented mindsetStrong problem-solving skills and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environmentHigh level of adaptability, resilience, and ownershipFortive Corporation OverviewFortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.About Industrial ScientificIndustrial Scientific designs and manufactures gas detection products and solutions that protect workers from hazardous conditions around the world. Since our beginnings in 1985, we have pioneered numerous technologies, including the first 3-gas detector, 6-gas detector, wireless gas detector, and even the first gas detector to be included on a NASA space shuttle.Today, we continue to innovate and expand our hardware and software offerings to equip the connected workers of the future. Our latest solutions make it possible to see and respond to hazards in real time, bringing us one step closer to our vision of ending death on the job by 2050. We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Pay RangeThe salary range for this position (in local currency) is 145,500.00 - 270,600.00Department:Finance