Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) plays a key leadership role in Noble's Finance organization, responsible for developing and managing the company's budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning processes. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director leads Noble's FP&A function to provide insightful financial analysis and decision support to executive leadership, helping drive growth, profitability, and efficiency.

This role manages one FP&A Manager and partners closely with the CFO, Corporate Controller, and business unit leaders across the Company's Sales, Capture/Strategy, Business Development, Operations, Fulfillment, and Program Management functions to enhance visibility into performance and inform data‑driven decisions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the annual operating plan, long‑range plan, and quarterly forecast processes across business units.
• Consolidate departmental inputs and produce accurate, actionable forecasts.
• Analyze performance versus budget and provide clear recommendations to leadership.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting packages with key performance indicators (KPIs), variance analysis, and trend insights.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario planning, capital allocation, and margin optimization.
• Support reporting and presentations for the Board of Managers and external stakeholders.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with Sales, Capture/Strategy, Operations, Fulfillment, and Program Management to align financial forecasts with operational realities.
• Serve as a key advisor to the Controller and CFO on profitability improvement and working‑capital strategies.
• Support pricing and profitability analysis for government contracts and bids, ensuring compliance with DCAA and related standards as required.

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Manage, coach, and develop the FP&A Manager to ensure analytical excellence and career growth.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for financial planning systems, tools, and processes.
• Enhance automation and data accuracy in reporting systems (e.g., Tableau, Netsuite, Power BI, Adaptive Insights, or equivalent).

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills; advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities with both financial and non‑financial audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to guide and develop a small, high‑performing team.
• Strategic mindset with attention to detail and execution discipline.
• Proficiency in FP&A and BI tools such as Tableau, Adaptive Insights, Power BI, or Hyperion.
• In‑depth understanding of GAAP, forecasting, and P&L analysis.
• Knowledge of Netsuite (Oracle) preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive financial experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role overseeing FP&A.
• Experience within distribution, manufacturing, or government contracting environments strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to partner with executive teams and translate business results into actionable insights.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid — combination of remote work and regular presence at Noble's Boston, MA corporate office.
• Travel: Limited, typically quarterly, to support business unit reviews or leadership meetings.
• Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting and computer work; must be able to communicate effectively in virtual and in‑person settings.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Noble provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Noble complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.