Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Director, Financial Planning & Analysis The position sits within a PE backed multi-site manufacturing and service organization. The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis will serve as a strategic finance leader responsible for enterprise financial planning, forecasting, business performance analysis, and executive reporting. Partnering closely with senior leadership, this individual will deliver financial insights that support strategic decision-making, optimize operational performance, and help drive the organization's long-term growth strategy. This role oversees financial planning, business intelligence, and performance reporting while leading a team responsible for delivering scalable analytics, meaningful business insights, and continuous process improvement across the finance organization. The ideal candidate will be able to work out of the office a few times a week. Key Responsibilities Lead the company's annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, long-range planning, and monthly financial performance reviews. Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases to support strategic initiatives, capital investments, pricing strategies, and operational improvements. Deliver executive reporting packages, KPI dashboards, and variance analyses that provide leadership with actionable financial and operational insights. Partner with executive and operational leaders to evaluate business performance, identify risks and opportunities, and develop recommendations that improve profitability and efficiency. Monitor key financial metrics, including revenue, EBITDA, cash flow, and working capital, while supporting capital planning and resource allocation decisions. Lead the organization's business intelligence and management reporting functions by enhancing reporting capabilities, data quality, dashboard development, and reporting automation. Collaborate across the organization to improve forecasting accuracy, financial visibility, and data-driven decision-making. Champion finance transformation initiatives focused on process optimization, automation, and the adoption of advanced analytics and emerging technologies. Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A and Business Intelligence team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Support executive leadership through strategic analyses, board-level reporting, and other high-impact financial initiatives. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA, CPA, CMA, or other advanced professional designation preferred. 10+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance, Strategic Finance, or a related discipline. 5+ years of leadership experience managing FP&A, financial reporting, business intelligence, or corporate finance teams. Demonstrated success leading enterprise budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modeling processes. Strong executive presence with experience partnering closely with senior leadership on strategic planning, operational performance, and financial decision-making. Proven ability to build scalable planning processes, executive reporting, KPI frameworks, and business intelligence capabilities. Experience leading finance transformation initiatives, reporting automation, and continuous process improvement. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization. Experience with ERP systems, financial planning platforms, and business intelligence tools; exposure to AI-enabled analytics and modern reporting technologies is a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr