This person will lead the consolidation of the entire FP&A function (budgeting, forecasting and a huge emphasis on financial modeling). This person will do a lot of modeling for various scenarios that may impact the business. They need to understand how an income statement and balance sheet communicate with a 13-week forecast. They also must be a good communicator, as they'll be partnering with the accounting team to understand how entries are booked / accrued, and they will have two very solid Senior Analysts reporting into them.
Position Summary :
The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will lead total company budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities. This high-impact role is responsible for building executive-facing financial materials, leading scenario planning, managing cost centers, and collaborating cross-functionally to provide financial insights that guide strategic decisions. This individual will lead a team of analysts and work closely with departments including Accounting and Human Resources.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead total company budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with business goals
- Develop and present financial materials for the executive team and Board of Directors
- Build robust income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow forecasts
- Create and maintain scenario models to evaluate strategic options and business risks
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to manage departmental budgets and drive accountability
- Partner with Accounting to support the monthly and quarterly close process
- Work with Human Resources to support headcount planning and compensation modeling
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing FP&A team
- Identify opportunities to enhance forecasting accuracy, efficiency, and transparency
Qualifications :
7+ years of progressive FP&A experience, with deep expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and reportingDemonstrated ability to build and present executive-level materials, including Board packagesStrong leadership and team management experienceProficiency in income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow forecastingStrong background in scenario planning and strategic analysisAdvanced Excel skills and proficiency with PowerPoint for financial storytellingExperience using Power BI or other dashboard / reporting toolsBachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferredExperience in retail, consumer products, or multi-location environments strongly preferred