Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States or Lansing, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Direct the annual budgeting process, periodic forecasting cycles, and long-range financial planning while developing models and scenario analyses to support strategic decisions. Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts, analyze variances, and provide timely management reporting for executives and business leaders. Partner with leaders to evaluate business performance, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions for strategic initiatives and cost optimization. Establish and track key performance indicators, improve FP&A processes and reporting tools, and collaborate with accounting to ensure alignment between financial reporting and planning assumptions. Own bonus accruals and incentive compensation calculations, lead and coach the FP&A team, prepare materials for executive leadership and board meetings, and maintain strong internal controls and compliance with applicable financial policies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a related field
- Eight (8) to ten (10) years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or related roles
- Three (3)+ years of leadership experience managing or mentoring finance professionals
- Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and management reporting
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with ERP, planning, or business intelligence systems
- Experience with dashboarding, data visualization, and financial planning software
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex financial information and communicate recommendations clearly to senior leaders
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills
- High level of business acumen, attention to detail, and sound judgment
Desired Qualifications
- MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant advanced degree or certification
- Preferred experience supporting a multi-entity, multi-site, or high-growth organization
- Preferred background partnering with operations, sales, or business unit leaders in a strategic finance capacity
- Preferred proven success leading process improvement or finance transformation initiatives
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