Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Compensation: $185,000 – $215,000 Base Salary + Bonus + Equity Stake Overview E57 Partners is partnering with a private equity sponsor to identify a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) for a platform company headquartered in the Tampa Bay metro area. The platform is a well-established founder's legacy business that was recently acquired by the private equity sponsor. With the sponsor now backing the company's next chapter, the focus is on honoring and building on the founder's legacy while pursuing an aggressive acquisition strategy complemented by strong organic growth. This is the company's first dedicated strategic finance hire. Accounting and Controller functions are already in place; what the business needs now is a builder who can stand up the FP&A function from the ground up and—just as importantly—develop and lead the corporate development function that will power the company's acquisition strategy. This is a high-impact, high-visibility opportunity for someone who wants to build: owning both forward-looking finance and the deal engine at a critical inflection point for the platform. Role Summary The Director of FP&A will build and own the FP&A function while standing up and leading corporate development. Partnering closely with the Controller and accounting team, executive leadership, and the private equity sponsor, this role bridges day-to-day financial performance with long-term value creation through M&A. This includes: Building the FP&A function from the ground up—budgeting, forecasting, and reporting Developing and leading the corporate development / M&A function Building and managing the acquisition pipeline and deal models Partnering with accounting to translate results into forward-looking insight Serving as a key financial partner to the CEO, leadership, and sponsor The ideal candidate is a hands-on operator and builder who pairs strong FP&A fundamentals with deal experience in a private equity-backed, acquisition-driven environment. What Makes This Opportunity Different The company's first strategic finance hire—build FP&A from the ground up Dual mandate: own FP&A and develop and lead corporate development Accounting and Controller functions already in place Recently acquired founder's legacy platform with a fresh growth mandate Aggressive acquisition roadmap paired with strong organic growth Direct exposure to the CEO, Board, and private equity sponsor Meaningful equity participation aligned with value creation Key Responsibilities FP&A Function Build-Out Build the FP&A function, processes, and tools from the ground up Own budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning Develop management reporting, KPIs, and dashboards to improve visibility Partner with the Controller and accounting team to align actuals with forecasts Deliver variance analysis and actionable insight to drive decisions Corporate Development & M&A Develop and lead the corporate development function Build and manage a robust acquisition pipeline Build deal models, valuations, and return analyses Lead financial due diligence and coordinate the broader diligence process Support post-close integration, synergy tracking, and value capture Establish repeatable, scalable diligence and integration playbooks Business Partnering & Decision Support Serve as a strategic finance partner to the CEO and leadership team Provide analysis to support capital allocation and investment decisions Evaluate organic growth initiatives, pricing, and margin opportunities Build business cases for new investments and initiatives Reporting, Systems & Infrastructure Implement scalable financial planning systems and reporting infrastructure Standardize reporting across the platform and acquired entities Improve data quality, cadence, and visibility for leadership and the sponsor Drive cash flow forecasting and working capital insight Board & Sponsor Partnership Prepare board materials and sponsor reporting packages Deliver clear, data-driven updates on performance, forecasts, and deals Align financial planning and M&A activity with investment objectives Qualifications Proven FP&A experience, ideally with corporate development / M&A exposure Experience building or significantly scaling an FP&A function strongly preferred Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills Experience supporting or executing acquisitions and integration Background in a private equity-backed or acquisition-driven environment preferred Strong business acumen and the ability to partner across the organization Comfortable operating hands-on in a build-from-scratch environment Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CFA a plus The Ideal Profile This role is best suited for someone who: Wants to build a finance function from the ground up Is excited to own both FP&A and corporate development Thrives in acquisition-driven, execution-heavy environments Can operate strategically and still roll up their sleeves Is motivated by equity and long-term value creation Why This Role This is a rare opportunity to build the finance and deal engine of a growing platform at a critical inflection point, with: A clean slate to build FP&A and corporate development Accounting and Controller functions already in place A clear mandate to grow through acquisition and organic expansion Direct visibility with the CEO, Board, and sponsor Meaningful equity aligned with the value you help create #J-18808-Ljbffr East 57th Street Partners