Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Slane Co. is partnering with a leading, family-owned and operated equipment dealer, to identify an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis Director. This highly visible leadership role supports a diverse organization serving the construction, industrial, and material-handling industries. The Director will oversee enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, performance reporting, and strategic analysis while serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership. This individual will translate financial and operational data into meaningful insights that guide critical decisions, strengthen business performance, and support long-term growth. Key Responsibilities Strategic Financial Leadership Lead enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning. Provide forward-looking insights and analysis of performance drivers and variances. Develop scenario models to support strategic planning and executive decision-making. Evaluate financial risks, opportunities, and key value drivers. Lead cash-flow forecasting and support debt management, covenant monitoring, and lender reporting. Assist with tax planning in partnership with internal teams and external advisors. Financial Analysis & Business Insights Lead profitability, variance, trend, margin, and cost analysis across business units. Translate operational data into actionable financial recommendations. Evaluate product and service-line profitability, customer segments, and capital efficiency. Partner with business leaders to identify performance gaps and recommend corrective actions. Support capital investments, acquisitions, expansion opportunities, and other strategic initiatives. Executive Partnership & Reporting Serve as a trusted financial advisor to executive and operational leadership. Present financial insights, performance trends, forecasts, and recommendations. Develop executive dashboards, board-level reporting, and enterprise KPI frameworks. Strengthen accountability around financial targets and strategic initiatives. Partner with operations to improve profitability, efficiency, and sustainable growth. Team, Systems & Process Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop the FP&A team. Establish consistent financial planning, analysis, and reporting practices. Improve financial models, dashboards, and reporting processes. Lead the evaluation and optimization of financial planning tools. Partner with Accounting, IT, and business systems teams to strengthen data accuracy, accessibility, and integrity. Identify opportunities for automation and greater reporting efficiency. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration with an accounting concentration required; MBA preferred. Current and active CPA license required. 10+ years of accounting or auditing experience, preferably within an equipment dealer, industrial, manufacturing, distribution, or related environment. 8+ years of leadership or management experience. Advanced financial analysis, forecasting, modeling, and reporting capabilities. Strong Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics AX or Dynamics 365 experience is a plus. Proven ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to executive and operational audiences. Strong business judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Ability to lead independently while building trusted, collaborative relationships across the organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr