Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Compensation: ~$180k-$225k base, 20-30% bonus, + LTIP Finatal is partnered with a leading private equity backed vertically integrated B2B and B2C direct-to-consumer ecommerce company that manufactures and distributes a portfolio of consumer goods. They are looking for a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to join its finance team in Cleveland, OH. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role for a finance professional who thrives in the details and understands how supply chain dynamics, inventory management, and short‑cycle forecasting connect to financial outcomes. The Director of FP&A will be a key partner to the CFO, owning core planning processes that are essential to how the business runs. Key Responsibilities Short‑Term Cash & Liquidity Forecasting Own and manage the 13‑week cash flow forecast, including weekly updates, variance analysis, and communication of liquidity outlook to finance leadership and Sponsors Maintain rolling forecast accuracy and continuously refine assumptions based on operational inputs Budgeting & Forecasting Play a key role in the annual budget process, building bottoms‑up models in partnership with department heads Maintain rolling forecasts and monthly reforecasts, clearly communicating drivers of change versus prior periods and plan Develop and maintain variance analyses (actuals vs. budget vs. forecast) with clear, concise commentary Reporting & Analysis Prepare and distribute regular financial reporting packages for internal stakeholders Build and maintain dashboards and KPI trackers that give the business real‑time visibility into key metrics Identify trends, risks, and opportunities through financial analysis and present recommendations to leadership Requirements Experience 7–10 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related financial planning function Direct experience managing 13‑week cash flow forecasts strongly preferred Background in demand planning, inventory analysis, or supply chain finance is a meaningful differentiator Experience in a consumer products, CPG, retail, or multi‑brand environment preferred Strong financial modeling skills with high proficiency in Excel; experience with planning tools (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive, or similar) a plus Demonstrated business acumen and commercial curiosity, with proven ability to quickly recalibrate modeling assumptions and scenario analyses in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment — translating ambiguity into actionable financial insight Detail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously Collaborative working style — comfortable engaging cross‑functionally with non‑finance partners Clear communicator who can translate financial data into business‑relevant insights Self‑starter who can operate with limited oversight in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environments Education Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required MBA or CPA a plus Location This role is based on‑site in Cleveland, OH #J-18808-Ljbffr