Finance Director (FP&A)

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Finance Leadership

• Partner with senior business leaders to develop and execute strategic plans aligned with organizational objectives.

• Drive financial decision-making through data-driven insights and business analysis.

• Evaluate growth opportunities, investments, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives.

• Translate complex financial information into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Strategic Plan (STRAP), quarterly forecasts, and monthly outlook processes.

• Develop accurate financial forecasts and identify risks and opportunities.

• Monitor performance against commitments and recommend corrective actions when necessary.

• Develop, maintain, and build financial models that assess business opportunities, risks, and investment returns.

Business Performance Management

• Analyze key operational and financial metrics including revenue growth, margin expansion, and productivity.

• Analyze performance variances and partner with stakeholders to develop corrective actions.

• Establish and monitor KPIs that support strategic business objectives.

• Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting and business analytics.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance organization.

• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and business partnership.

• Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.

Governance, Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with company financial policies, accounting requirements, and regulatory standards.

• Maintain strong internal controls and risk management practices.

• Support internal and external audit requirements.

• Drive process standardization and finance transformation initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Present financial results, forecasts, and recommendations to executive leadership.

• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Commercial, Supply Chain, HR, IT, and other functional leaders.

• Establish credibility as a trusted advisor across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.

• 8-12+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.

• Demonstrated experience in FP&A, business finance, operational finance, or corporate finance.

• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical capabilities.

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and developing talent.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

• MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent advanced professional certification.

• Experience supporting large global organizations and matrixed environments.

• Knowledge of ERP and financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, OneStream, or similar platforms.

• Experience leading finance transformation initiatives and digital reporting solutions.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking

• Financial Acumen

• Business Partnership

• Executive Presence

• Leadership & Talent Development

• Influence & Collaboration

• Data Analytics

• Change Management
• Risk Assessment

• Decision Making

• Operational Excellence

Success Measures

• Achievement of revenue, margin, and cash commitments.

• Forecast accuracy and quality of financial planning processes.

• Quality and timeliness of financial reporting

• Successful execution of strategic and productivity initiatives.

• Strength of internal controls and compliance performance.

• Employee engagement, retention, and development of finance talent

• Positive business partner feedback and stakeholder feedback.

Reporting Structure

Reports To: Sr. Director, IA FP&A 
Direct Reports: (4) Total; (1) Finance Manager, (1) Senior Finance Analyst, (2) FFLs