Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

THE BIG PICTURE: CHAMPION OF OUR STRATEGIC PLAN, MAKING SURE WE ARE PERFORMING TO OUR BEST POTENTIAL & CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVING AS WE RAPIDLY GROW. ARE YOU UP FOR THE OPPORTUNITY?

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We are looking for an energetic and entrepreneurial-minded Director of Financial Planning and Analysis. The Director of FP&A will provide analysis to drive our financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting functions to achieve business objectives. Strategically, the Director of FP&A will develop & leverage a deep understanding of the key drivers of the various business lines, and become the finance partner to the leaders of the various teams to help drive strategic and operational initiatives as the business continues to grow and scale. They will work collaboratively with the executive leadership team and will use their entrepreneurial drive to help develop great solutions while working independently with various stakeholders with limited oversight and high visibility throughout the organization.

Our ideal candidate must be a hands-on servant leader who is comfortable being a player and coach. This role requires exceptional attention to detail (special projects, process improvement, etc.) on a routine basis, while also being a key member of the executive management team and contributing to the strategic direction of the Company. We're looking for a strategic-minded individual, who is nimble and proactive in the face of constant change and growth. And most importantly, they must be humble, energetic with a sense of humor and open to embracing our values-driven culture on a daily basis. Oh, and if you love dogs, all the better!

A Typical Day (job functions) | Lead with action + Clear, Concise Communication + Define Goals + Measure Outcomes + Continuous Improvement + Wow Our Customer

• Responsible for driving and monitoring financial performance, analyzing and interpreting operating results, investigating variances and unusual items; and evaluating their effect on operations
• Collaborate with executives across the organization to provide business analysis, support key decision and evaluate strategic initiatives.
• Drive the financial planning process for monthly forecast, annual budgeting, and five-year strategic plan
• Assist with decision-making for various business processes including budgeting, forecasting, and cost reductions
• Evaluate existing financial reporting and make recommendations for improvements to the company's financial reports and processes. Automate reporting using Workday Adaptive and available BI and other reporting tools and drive consistency in reporting across business lines.
• Provide detailed financial information and key performance indicators for decision making and make recommendations for action
• Provide leadership accurate and timely financial and operational recommendations
• Develop, enhance and maintain operational and ad-hoc reports to satisfy internal and external (ownership and banking) reporting requirements
• Lead financial workstreams associated with company's M&A activity including but not limited to financial modeling, due diligence, integration and quality of earnings analysis
• Prepare various monthly presentation packages for management reviews
• Act as the key interface with Controlling to support various activities related to Month/Quarter/Year-end closing

Skills (qualifications) | People Person + Visual Metrics + Systems + Live our Values + Humble Demeanor + Continuous Improvement (mentioned multiple times because it's that important)

• Extensive understanding of financial concepts including financial statement analysis, accounting, budgeting, profitability analysis, and costing methodologies.
• Solid understanding of the drivers of the business (i.e. industry volume patterns, specific customer products, customer/market mix, etc.).
• Comprehensive financial analysis skills that enable development and evaluation of business transactions and models, including models related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Advanced Excel modeling and programming skills required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills, working across multiple locations, management levels and functions.
• Ability to prioritize multiple, complex, and ambiguous tasks in order to meet stringent deadlines.
• Motivated and proactive self-starter with a sense of urgency and r