The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) is responsible for the overall planning, monitoring, evaluation, and analysis of the financial performance of the Company and individual business units. The Director will partner with executive management and the business unit leaders to provide financial transparency, develop financial strategies and provide financial insights to support the achievement of the Company’s strategic plan and goals. This involves conducting financial analysis, modeling, forecasting, and reporting to ensure efficient financial operations and execution. The Director of FP&A will also be responsible for the annual strategic planning and budgeting process.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with the executive management team and key leaders of the organization to improve financial results and drive execution of the strategic plan.  
• Regularly assess financial performance at the business unit level and provide insights on key performance drivers, opportunities for improvement, and financial strategies to reach established goals.
• Collaborate with leaders to develop and maintain management reporting, including dashboards and other reports, to facilitate and support better decision making.
• Support annual strategic planning and manage the annual budgeting process through working closely with budget owners and their teams to develop annual long-term budget plans and monthly forecasts that are in-line with the strategic plan and corporate objectives.   
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis and build financial models as needed to assess the cost/benefit of proposed projects/initiatives, evaluate value drivers of the organization, and provide valuable financial insights. Represent the Finance function on project teams.
• Conduct peer and industry analysis to develop budget and operating benchmarks and to assist in the preparation of monthly/annual forecasts.
• Manage and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual divisional reporting, including monthly variance reports and business unit reviews. Work with business unit leaders to explain variances and develop action plans.
• Proactively perform quantitative and qualitative analysis required for longer term strategic planning, special projects, and performance improvement and communicate results and recommendations to the management team. 
• Drive efficiency through continuously developing tools/systems and automating processes; manage the implementation of a budgeting and forecasting solution to streamline the forecasting and budgeting processes and provide enhanced reporting functionality.
• Identify key data sources and utilize data-driven insights about important departmental metrics to improve business decisions.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES: 

• Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills
• Proficient knowledge of US GAAP, FASB ASC
• Strong business acumen accompanied by advanced quantitative and analytical skills  
• Strong financial modeling skills, along with understanding of financial reporting and cash flow information
• Must be able to balance multiple responsibilities and tasks while meeting deadlines
• Solid computer skills with proficiency in MS Excel and working with an ERP/Financial System
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction to accomplish objectives
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and outside parties to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required, Master’s degree preferred
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience required
• Prior experience managing the FP&A function
• NetSuite and/or Planful experience a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This work is predominantly conducted in an office setting. 
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.