Financial Planning Associate Director

About the Role 

As a Financial Planning Associate Director – North America CPM, you will serve as the primary finance business partner to the General Manager and leadership team for the North America region. You will lead complex financial projects with considerable autonomy, oversee financial planning and performance management, and provide expert financial guidance to support strategic decision‑making and execution across the region. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead North America financial planning cycles, including annual operating plans, periodic forecasts, and long‑range planning. 
• Own regional financial performance management, including executive‑level P&L analysis, variance analysis, and financial storytelling. 
• Oversee monthly financial reporting and closing activities in coordination with Accounting and Corporate Finance; ensure accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness. 
• Develop, maintain, and refine advanced financial models to support scenario planning, investment evaluation, and strategic initiatives. 
• Drive and continuously improve regional forecasting processes, assumptions, and governance. 
• Analyze and interpret financial performance, business drivers, and economic trends impacting the North America CPM business. 
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on financial implications of business decisions, growth initiatives, and cost management actions. 
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks affecting regional performance. 
• Support internal and external audit activities through strong financial controls, documentation, and clear analytical explanations. 
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Sales, Services, Product, and Operations to translate strategic priorities into financial outcomes. 
• Lead high‑impact financial initiatives and projects with notable complexity and risk. 
• Present clear, actionable financial insights and recommendations to senior management and executive forums. 

Skills 

• Expert Analysis: Highly proficient in complex financial analysis, variance analysis, and performance interpretation. 
• Strategic Modeling: Expert in developing and refining advanced financial and scenario models. 
• Forecast Leadership: Leads sophisticated forecasting processes with strong discipline and stakeholder alignment. 
• Executive Storytelling: Translates complex financial data into clear, decision‑oriented insights. 
• Compliance Expertise: Ensures adherence to financial regulations, standards, and internal controls. 
• Risk Management: Expert in identifying and mitigating financial risks. 
• Strategic Advisory: Provides sound financial guidance on strategic and operational business decisions. 
• High‑impact Collaboration: Strong business partner to senior leaders; influences without direct authority.