Director - Global Financial Planning and Analysis

Director - Global FP&A

Cumberland Farms is a leading convenience retailer with an extensive network of locations across the United States, the UK, and Continental Europe. We are dedicated to serving the needs of today's busy consumers, offering fuel, foodservice, grocery, and everyday essentials across our family of brands.

Our transformational convenience retail business model has been built upon excellent relationships with an extensive portfolio of leading retail brands, and through strategic network acquisitions supported by a program of new-to-industry developments.

Every day, our committed workforce tirelessly delivers our products and services to millions of customers alongside supporting the local communities in which we operate.

The Director - Global FP&A is responsible for leading the company's global financial planning, forecasting, and performance management activities across all regions, including the U.S. and Europe. This role owns the end-to-end global budget, forecast, and long-range planning (LRP) processes, delivering timely, accurate, and insightful financial analysis to executive leadership, including the CEO, CFO, and Board of Directors.

The position serves as a key strategic finance partner, providing forward-looking insights that drive decision-making, resource allocation, and long-term value creation. The Director will lead the standardization of FP&A processes globally, develop robust KPI and analytics frameworks, and ensure strong alignment with Accounting and Controllership to deliver consistent, high-quality financial outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Own and lead the global budget, forecast, and long-range plan (LRP) cycles, ensuring consistency, rigor, and alignment with corporate strategy
• Consolidate financial results, forecasts, and management commentary across regions (U.S. and EU), providing a clear and cohesive global view of performance
• Prepare and deliver the global monthly reporting package for the CEO, CFO, and Board, including variance analysis, key drivers, risks, and opportunities
• Define and lead global KPI frameworks, financial analytics, and performance management standards, shifting the organization from reporting to insight-driven decision support
• Partner closely with Accounting and Controllership to ensure strong alignment between management reporting and financial close results
• Establish and manage the global FP&A calendar, including submission timelines, standardized templates, and reporting deliverables
• Provide financial leadership and decision support for global strategic initiatives, capital expenditure reviews, and long-term business planning
• Lead, develop, and mentor a global FP&A team, fostering a culture of accountability, analytical excellence, and continuous improvement
• Drive process standardization and scalability across global FP&A activities to support growth and increased complexity

Working Relationships:

• Executive Leadership Team (CEO, CFO, functional leaders)
• Global FP&A team members across regions
• Accounting, Controllership, and Finance Operations
• Business unit and regional leaders
• Strategy, Operations, and other cross-functional partners

Requirements:

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

Preferred Education: MBA or other advanced degree in Finance or Business

Minimum Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles

Preferred Experience:

• Experience supporting executive leadership and Board-level reporting
• Demonstrated success in building and scaling global FP&A teams
• Experience operating in a multi-region or multinational environment

Licenses/Certifications: CPA, CFA, or equivalent preferred but not required

Soft Skills/Competencies:

• Strong financial leadership and strategic thinking capabilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear executive insights
• Advanced presentation skills, including Board-level materials
• Ability to foster teamwork and build strong collaborative relationships across regions and functions
• Strong interpersonal skills and executive presence
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint); experience with financial planning systems strongly preferred

Other Requirements:

Travel: Some travel maybe required but not often

Hours & Conditions: Typically, Monday Friday, 8+ hour days in office setting, may be able to work 1 day from home with approval.

Physical Requirements: Minimal physical effort required; sitting / standing at computer for long periods of time. Ability to maneuver and lift up to 10 lbs.