Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Description

The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is a key leadership role within the finance department of the organization. This position will oversee the FP&A team and work closely with senior management to provide strategic financial guidance, drive performance insights, and support decision-making processes across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities to drive financial planning, forecasting, and analysis initiatives.

What you'll do:

• Leads critical components of the annual budgeting process, working closely with business segment leaders and department heads to develop accurate and achievable financial plans.
• Develops long-range financial forecasts and scenarios to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Monitors financial performance against budget and forecasts, identifying variances and analyzing underlying drivers -> maintaining and delivering Risks and Opportunities to qualify and quantify variance to plan.
• Provides analytical support to business segment leaders for key strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and business development opportunities.
• Conducts financial modeling and scenario analysis to assess the financial impact of various strategic options.
• Identifies trends, risks, and opportunities to drive business performance and mitigate financial risks.
• Develops and delivers timely and insightful management reporting packages, including financial KPIs, variance analysis, and key business drivers.
• Presents financial results and analysis to senior leadership, providing actionable insights to drive decision-making.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between financial performance and operational strategies.
• Helps in the development of a high-performing FP&A team, providing mentorship, coaching, and career development opportunities. Focus on curating an ownership mindset throughout the team.
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration within the FP&A function.
• Implements best practices in FP&A processes, tools, and systems to support organizational growth and scalability.
  
  

What you'll have:

Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Proven track record of strategic thinking, business partnering, and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear and concise messages.
• Leadership experience, including managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and financial systems (e.g., ERP, BI tools).
• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; ability to thrive in ambiguity and drive results in a rapidly evolving organization.
  
  

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field or equivalent work experience; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in finance, with a focus on FP&A and strategic financial analysis.
  
  

What we'll offer:

• 8 paid holidays and 1 additional floating Diversity Day
• PTO program based on role and tenure, starting at 15 days!
• Incentive Bonus Program based on role within STG
• Comprehensive Benefits that include Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Options
• 401K program with Employer match
• Wellness programs
• Additional benefits including recognition program, financial education and engagement activities
• STG benefits can be found here: https://dbg.nfp.com/stg-benefits-summary/