Director of Corporate FP&A

• Location: Plano, Texas
• Type: Dallas:Fin/Acct/HR:Direct Hire
• Job #9906

The Director of Corporate FP&A is a critical leadership role that will be responsible for Corporate financial forecasting, planning, budgeting, reporting and analysis for a multi-billion dollar multinational company.

The ideal candidate for this position will have progressive FP&A leadership experience, expert communication skills, an ability to positively collaborate and influence cross-functionally, and experience operating in a matrixed global environment. Additionally, experience supporting M&A transaction analysis and Business Development activities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the global profit and loss, annual budgeting, long-range planning, CAPEX, and cash flow quarterly forecasting process
• Lead the preparation of financial reports and presentations for management, Board of Directors and Board Committees
• Support M&A and business development initiatives
• Provide ongoing and ad hoc reporting and analysis of historic performance, including financial results and trends, productivity metrics, industry trends, capital expenditures, and key operating metrics
• Provide strategic vision and develop/leverage FP&A Financial Systems and tools
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive financial results and support Operational FP&A department with systems, data management, reports, and tools
• Evaluate existing reporting and data management processes and make recommendations on simplification and enhancement opportunities; lead ongoing process improvement agenda that advances team productivity
• Lead, develop and motivate direct reports
   

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive financial experience
• Experience in corporate FP&A, strategic planning, operational modelling, technical knowledge of financial statements, driver-based modelling, and reporting techniques.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field is required; advanced degree preferred
• Proven analytical skills with a hands-on and detail-oriented approach; able to accomplish deep-dive analytics both individually and in collaboration with the FP&A team
• Proven leadership and communication skills with an ability to develop and motivate a team
• Ability to link analytics into broader business themes
• Experience in capital market analysis
• Curious, independent, and proactive thinker with demonstrated record of approaching management with original and creative views on how to improve the business
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to operate in a dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Track record of leading simplification and process improvement projects
• High degree of personal and professional integrity
• Large, global company experience highly preferred
• Multi-outlet brick & mortar retail and/or entertainment industry experience a plus
• Thorough knowledge of financial planning databases (Anaplan, PowerBI, Workday ERP, Essbase, etc.)