Sr. Director – Corporate FP&A

• Location: Dallas, TX
• Type: Dallas:Fin/Acct/HR:Direct Hire
• Job #9865

Job Description 9865
This critical leadership role will be responsible for overseeing our corporate financial planning and analysis function, driving our financial strategy, providing valuable insights to our executive team to reach our short and long-term financial goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a key financial advisor to the executive team and department heads, providing strategic guidance and financial support. Collaborate with cross functional teams and the finance team of the parent company to evaluate and communicate financial performance, evaluate growth initiatives, and analyze capital investments. Foster a collaborative culture and ensure financial alignment throughout the organization.
• Lead the financial planning process, including annual budgets, short and long-term forecasts, and strategic plans for all divisions.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, profitability assessments, and scenario modeling. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the financial data and provide actionable insights to senior management. Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to monitor and drive the company’s financial performance.
• Oversee the budgeting process, working closely with each department to establish budget targets, review submissions, monitor actuals, conduct monthly variance analysis and recommend cost control measures.
• Lead and support strategic financial initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, business expansions, and capital allocation decisions. Conduct financial due diligence, perform valuation assessments, and support execution of M&A integration plans.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial planning processes and tools, reporting methodologies, and analysis techniques. Implement best practices and leverage emerging technologies to improve processes.
• Provide strong leadership to the corporate financial planning and analysis team and cross functional planners, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Statistics, Business, or related discipline, required
• 10+ years Corporate financial planning and analysis or related roles in a public company, with increasing levels of responsibility
• 7+ years’ Experience leading teams, both domestic and global
• 7+ years’ Experience utilizing financial planning software, such as Anaplan
• 5+ years’ Experience consolidating results of multiple business units / divisions
• 5+ years Expert-level Excel and modeling skills
• 2+ years’ Experience in M&A and valuation activities
• 2+ years prior hospitality or retail industry experience
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, identify trends, evaluate risks and opportunities, and provide insights to support business decisions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Solid understanding of GAAP principles, financial concepts, including financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and valuation. Ability to analyze complex financial data and draw meaningful insights.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities, with a track record of building and motivating high-performing teams. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and influence decision-making
• Proven experience in building strong relationships with business partners and senior executives. Strong facilitation and negotiation skills. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely.
• Results oriented with high regard for accuracy & quality while balance timelines. Resourceful and has a thirst for improving processes and tools.
• Proficient in financial planning and analysis tools and systems. Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, financial reporting tools, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing circumstances, navigate ambiguity and deliver against timelines
• Up to 5% travel required