Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Role Description

The Director of FP&A will be responsible for leading the budgeting, forecasting, and analysis functions in the US Market working with all Odevo US Operating Companies. The role requires a strategic thinker with a problem-solving mentality. The ideal candidate will drive actionable insights and use data to help make decisions. This role will report to the US Market CFO and partner with senior leadership to develop financial strategies and improve operational efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the Financial Business Partner to a group of the Leaders of the Operating Companies
• Lead annual budgeting process for a set of Operating Companies
• Monitor profitability and update pricing models as needed
• Facilitate monthly forecast revisions with Operating Company leaders
• Create and refine variance analysis models driven by operational metrics
• Monitor financial performance and suggest corrective actions when needed
• Track Risks and Opportunities within each Operating Company, analyzing and prioritizing initiatives
• Use KPIs to find insights in performance
• Produce monthly reporting packages
• Run ad hoc analysis as needed to support decision making process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field
• 8+ years’ experience in financial planning
• At least 3 years in a management position
• Proficiency in financial planning tools (Jedox/Anaplan/Hyperion/etc.)
• Experience working with BI tools (PowerBI/Tableau/etc.)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to simplify complex analysis to non-financial stakeholders

Who You Are

• Analytically Driven: You have a strong analytical mindset and a detail-oriented approach, allowing you to identify, assess, and resolve financial discrepancies and optimize reporting processes.
• Strategic Problem Solver: You possess excellent critical thinking skills and can strategically address financial challenges, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective financial management.
• Tech-Savvy Financial Expert: You’re proficient with financial software and systems (e.g., ERP, Excel, financial modeling tools), leveraging technology to streamline workflows and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Strong Communicator: You can clearly and confidently communicate complex financial data to stakeholders at all levels, fostering cross-functional collaboration and informed decision-making.
• Proactive Leader: You are proactive in improving financial processes and leading a team, continually seeking opportunities for innovation and operational efficiency.