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Job Title: Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Job Summary: As the FP&A Director you will lead the financial planning budgeting forecasting and strategic analysis functions within the organization. This pivotal role involves providing senior management with insights into financial performance driving business decisions through datadriven analysis and overseeing financial reporting processes. You will collaborate crossfunctionally with departments to optimize financial strategies support operational efficiencies and contribute to the achievement of organizational goals.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Financial Planning and Forecasting:

   • Develop and oversee the annual budgeting process working closely with department heads to align financial goals with strategic objectives.
   • Lead the preparation of longterm financial forecasts scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling to support strategic planning and decisionmaking.

2. Financial Analysis and Reporting:

   • Provide insightful analysis of financial results variance analysis against budgets and forecasts and key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior management and stakeholders.
   • Prepare comprehensive financial reports dashboards and presentations for executive management board of directors and investors highlighting financial trends risks and opportunities.

3. Strategic Planning and Business Partnership:

   • Partner with business leaders to assess financial implications of business strategies investments and operational initiatives.
   • Conduct profitability analysis costbenefit analysis and financial modeling to evaluate strategic alternatives and drive informed decisionmaking.

4. Performance Management and KPI Tracking:

   • Establish and monitor key financial metrics KPIs and performance targets to measure business performance and drive continuous improvement.
   • Implement performance management frameworks dashboards and scorecards to track progress against financial and operational goals.

5. Crossfunctional Collaboration:

   • Collaborate with departments such as Sales Operations and Marketing to understand business drivers trends and challenges and integrate financial insights into operational planning and decisionmaking processes.
   • Serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to senior management providing financial guidance scenario analysis and strategic recommendations.

6. Financial Systems and Process Improvement:

   • Lead initiatives to enhance financial planning tools systems and processes to streamline budgeting forecasting and reporting capabilities.
   • Drive continuous improvement in financial processes automation of routine tasks and implementation of best practices in FP&A operations.

Skills Required:

• Financial Analysis: Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling forecasting techniques and financial statement analysis.
• Business Acumen: Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of business operations market dynamics and financial implications of strategic decisions.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to present financial information clearly and concisely to nonfinancial stakeholders and senior executives.
• Leadership: Proven leadership experience in managing teams fostering a collaborative work environment and driving results in a dynamic business environment.
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify business challenges analyze data and develop actionable recommendations to address financial and operational issues.

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or a related field is typically required; advanced degrees (e.g. MBA Masters in Finance) may be preferred.
• Significant experience (typically 810 years) in financial planning and analysis corporate finance or strategic financial management roles with progressive responsibility and leadership experience.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Management (CFM) may be advantageous.

Compensation:

• The compensation package for an FP&A Director typically includes a competitive base salary performancebased bonuses tied to financial performance metrics and potentially stock options or equity incentives.
• Additional benefits such as health insurance retirement plans and professional development opportunities may also be provided based on the employers policies.