Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Our client is seeking a Senior Manager/Director of Financial Planning & Analysis. This will be a highly influential role in upgrading the finance and planning functions, reporting directly to the CFO. This strategic position requires a high level of analytical thinking and the ability to step back from detailed analysis to see the big picture. The ideal candidate will have advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills, be adept at people development and management, and have experience in multi-unit/multi-location environments. This role requires the ability to dig into data, systems, and models while collaborating with other departments to drive data-based decisions.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 8-10+ years of experience in finance, with previous managerial experience preferred
• Demonstrate excellence in business analytics and problem-solving
• Experience in financial modeling, including summarizing and presenting data to various parties
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills
• Ability to develop and coach junior staff members
• Experience with multi-unit/multi-location environments preferred
• Ability to clearly communicate financial ideas and recommendations effectively both internally to executive management and externally to other parties (board, investors, etc.); tell the story that comes from the numbers
• Ability to drive projects to completion in a deadline-driven environment

Job # 4004