Director of FP&A – Strategic Finance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Direct the annual budgeting process, long-term strategic planning, ongoing forecasts, and monthly outlook assessments.

• Take ownership of consolidated profit and loss forecasting and performance reporting.

• Conduct variance and root-cause analyses related to revenue, volume, mix, margins, expenses, EBITDA, cash flow, and working capital.

• Develop and uphold enterprise key performance indicators (KPIs), scorecards, and analytical bridges.

• Provide financial guidance throughout the Sales, Inventory, Operations Planning (SIOP) process.

• Collaborate with Sales & Marketing, Research & Development, Product Management, Commercial, Technology, Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Finance teams.

• Evaluate trade-offs associated with service levels, delivery timelines, quality, expedited costs, inventory management, contribution margins, and cash flow.

• Lead financial modeling efforts, as well as scenario and sensitivity analyses for growth, turnaround strategies, portfolio management, productivity improvement, and restructuring initiatives.

• Formulate profitability strategies for underperforming products, facilities, and business divisions.

• Analyze capital expenditure and new product development opportunities through business cases, return on investment (ROI), cash payback assessments, risk evaluations, and post-investment reviews.

• Assist in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, encompassing valuation, due diligence, synergy evaluations, integration planning, and performance monitoring.

• Collaborate with the CFO and executive team on ad hoc analyses, board and shareholder inquiries, financing documentation, and strategic projects.

• Oversee and enhance reporting packages for executives, boards, lenders, and management.

• Establish a scalable analytical foundation and reliable financial and operational data source.

• Spearhead standardized dashboards and reporting tools for profit and loss, sales, profitability, SIOP, plant KPIs, and controllable expenditures.

• Automate regular reporting and analytical processes, strengthen control measures and data governance, and minimize manual reconciliations.

• Acquire a solid understanding of SAP/ERP data flows, product costing, and COPA.

• Lead, nurture, and retain a high-performing Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team.

• Foster cross-functional collaborations and enhance financial and data literacy through coaching and training.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.

• 10-15 years of comprehensive experience in Finance or Accounting.

• A minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in FP&A, strategic finance, business finance, or similar roles, including significant leadership responsibilities.

• Experience in a multi-site manufacturing, industrial, or similarly intricate operational setting.

• Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, consolidated performance reporting, financial modeling, and analytics-driven decision support.

• Proficiency in advanced Excel and financial modeling techniques.

• Familiarity with large-scale ERP systems and business intelligence environments.

• Strong understanding of financial statements, management reporting, cash flow, working capital, and fundamental accounting principles.

• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership, constructively challenge assumptions, and translate analysis into actionable strategies.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the executive presence to engage effectively with leadership and governance stakeholders.

• An MBA, CPA, CMA, or other relevant advanced degree or certification is preferred.

• Experience with SAP, COPA, Power BI, data lakes, or similar analytics and profitability platforms is preferred.

• Experience in a private equity-backed company is preferred but not mandatory.

• Experience supporting SIOP, capital allocation, product and customer profitability, and turnaround initiatives is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary, incentive opportunities, and benefits packages.

• Most benefits commence on Day ONE.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Company-funded Life and Long-term/Short-term disability programs.

• 401(k) plan with a robust company match.

• 120 hours of Paid Time Off (prorated based on hire date).

• 11 paid holidays.