Description:
The Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will serve as a strategic finance leader, overseeing FP&A activities across multiple business units and driving the company’s long-term financial planning and decision-making processes. This individual will provide thought leadership, strategic guidance, and financial insights that influence company direction. The Senior Director will lead and mentor a team of finance professionals driving excellence in budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and business partnership.
What The Role Offers
- Oversee and guide the financial planning, forecasting, and strategic analysis processes across multiple business units.
- Partner closely with executive leadership and business unit heads to align financial strategies with corporate goals and growth initiatives.
- Lead the development of Business Unit multi-year financial plan, incorporating business trends, competitive dynamics, and investment strategies.
- Manage and develop a team of FP&A leaders and analysts, ensuring strong financial rigor, analytical capabilities, and leadership bench strength.
- Drive strategic financial initiatives, including performance optimization, profitability analysis, and capital allocation.
- Consolidate and present financial results and forecasts finance leaders and other senior executives, highlighting key drivers and risks.
- Enhance forecasting methodologies, analytical frameworks, and financial systems to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, influencing strategic priorities through data-driven insights and scenario planning.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to support growth strategies, product launches, and operational excellence.
What You Need To Succeed
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
- 12+ years of progressive FP&A experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
- Deep expertise in strategic financial planning, forecasting, and business partnership within a technology or high-growth environment.
- Proven success managing and developing senior finance professionals.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and storytelling skills; adept at synthesizing complex data into clear executive insights.
- Strong command of financial systems and planning tools and experience in an AI driven environment
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed organization and influence at all levels.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and executive presentation skills.