Director of Financial Planning, Analysis, & T

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Director of Financial Planning, Analysis, & T Management East Peoria, IL, US 6 days ago Requisition ID: 1476 Salary Range: $140,000.00 To $175,000.00 Annually Job Summary: The Director of Financial Planning, Analysis and Treasury is responsible for leading the company's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, strategic analysis, and treasury functions. This role partners closely with executive leadership and department leaders to provide financial insights that drive business performance, support strategic initiatives, and improve decision-making. The Director of FP&A develops financial models, analyzes key business drivers, monitors operational performance, and identifies opportunities to improve profitability, cash flow, and operational efficiency. This role also plays a critical part in annual budgeting, long-range planning, board reporting, capital investment analysis, M&A support and treasury analysis and reporting compliance. Key Responsibilities: Direct enterprise-wide budgeting and planning activities, partnering with business leaders to align operating and capital investments with strategic priorities. Drive financial forecasting processes, including monthly, quarterly, annual, and rolling forecasts, while enhancing forecast accuracy and planning effectiveness. Lead cross-functional financial planning initiatives supporting operations, construction, commercial, engineering, and corporate functions. Oversee cash flow and liquidity forecasting to support working capital management, capital allocation, financing needs, and strategic growth initiatives. Build long-range strategic financial plans aligned with company objectives. Prepare rolling forecasts and recommend adjustments based on business performance. Own the continuous improvement of FP&A systems, reporting tools, and data models. Leverage business intelligence tools to improve forecasting accuracy and decision support. Analyze financial and operational performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities impacting profitability and cash flow. Develop complex financial models supporting pricing, capital investments, acquisitions, strategic initiatives, and enterprise valuation. Serve as a strategic finance partner to executive and functional leaders, providing financial insights and recommendations that optimize pricing, staffing, resource allocation, operational efficiency, and investment decisions to drive profitable growth. Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analyses. Partner with IT and Accounting to enhance data integrity and reporting efficiency. Strategic Finance Evaluate new business opportunities and market expansion plans. Assist financial analysis supporting mergers, acquisitions, due diligence, integration planning, and other strategic transactions. Evaluate capital investments and provide recommendations regarding capital allocation and expected returns. Assess financial risks associated with strategic initiatives, capital investments, market conditions, and operating performance, recommending mitigation strategies. Treasury Forecast debt balances, borrowing capacity, interest expense and covenant compliance. Partner with CFO on capital structure planning, banking relationships, and financing strategies. Lead all lender reporting activities, including debt covenant compliance, borrowing base calculations, and debt draw requests, ensuring timely and accurate submissions. Evaluate and recommend debt, equity, and liquidity management strategies. Executive Reporting Partner with Accounting to prepare executive financial reporting packages, dashboards, and KPIs. Present financial performance, forecasts, risks, opportunities, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership. Support Board reporting and investor communications when applicable. Leadership Lead, develop, and manage the FP&A team, providing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities. Establish best practices for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Improve financial planning systems and reporting automation. Collaborate closely with Accounting team to ensure financial accuracy. Qualifications: Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field required; MBA preferred. CPA, CMA, CFA, or other relevant professional certification preferred. 8–10 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or financial leadership. 3–5 years of leadership experience managing and developing finance teams. Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, financial reporting, and performance analysis. Experience with treasury management, cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, debt financing, and banking relationships. Strong financial modeling, business case development, and capital investment analysis skills. Advanced knowledge of financial statements, GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, and key financial metrics. Experience supporting executive leadership, Board reporting, and strategic planning. Experience in telecommunications, technology, utilities, infrastructure, or other capital-intensive industries preferred. Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, or private equity-backed organizations preferred. Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills. Skills and Competencies: Executive presence with the ability to influence senior leadership. Strong understanding of corporate finance, treasury management and capital allocation. Exceptional financial modeling and strategic planning skills. Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to coach teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, financial planning software, and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to continuous improvement. Working Conditions: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Ability to communicate effectively in person and virtually. Occasional travel (up to 10–15%) may be required. i3 Broadband is an equal-opportunity workplace that respects the diversity of our customer base and our team. We will treat customers, employees, and applicants fairly without regard for gender, race, age, or any other characteristics protected by law. Our employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr Broadband, LLC