Job Details
Job Title: Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Travel: Domestic & International
Overview
A global industrial equipment leader is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to support its Aftermarket business unit. This high-impact leadership role requires strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and a proven ability to drive automation and process improvements. The successful candidate will lead a team of experienced analysts and collaborate closely with operational stakeholders across global facilities.
Key Responsibilities
•Provide FP&A and accounting support for multiple global Aftermarket facilities.
•Manage and mentor a team of three senior-level financial analysts.
•Foster a collaborative environment within the FP&A team to increase alignment and effectiveness.
•Lead all aspects of month-end close activities including journal entries, variance analysis, and SOX compliance.
•Present monthly and quarterly performance updates to operations and financial leadership.
•Partner with regional leaders to develop annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
•Lead the lifecycle of process automation projects—design, implementation, and change management.
•Continuously improve reporting systems and processes for enhanced efficiency and accuracy.
•Support internal and external audit activities as needed.
•Conduct ad hoc analysis and special financial projects.
Required Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
•Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in accounting and/or FP&A.
•At least 3 recent years of hands-on FP&A experience (not solely accounting roles).
•Demonstrated experience managing or directly supervising financial professionals.
•Proven ownership of automation and process improvement projects—examples may include creating dashboards or integrating big data analytics to enhance reporting and insight delivery.
•Ability to independently lead the full lifecycle of process or system changes, from concept to execution.
•Strong stakeholder communication skills with the ability to challenge assumptions and influence outcomes.
•Highly skilled in interpreting and presenting financial data to both technical and non-technical audiences.
•Stable work history (not seeking candidates with primarily short-term contract roles).
Preferred Skills & Experience
•Familiarity with Alteryx, Sigma, Oracle Cloud, Power BI, and Power Query is highly desirable.
•Experience with system implementation or integration projects.
•CPA, MIS, or Master's degree is preferred, but not required.
•Working knowledge of Hyperion Financial Management is a plus.
•Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles.
Ideal Candidate Attributes
•Highly adaptable with the ability to solve problems in real time and respond quickly to changing priorities.
•Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments and making decisions with incomplete data.
•Not overly methodical—must be flexible, solutions-oriented, and capable of leading change.
•Strong analytical mindset paired with strategic business insight.
•Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
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