Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range strategic planning processes in collaboration with senior leadership.
Develop sophisticated financial models to support long-term strategic initiatives, scenario planning, and corporate development activities (e.g., M&A, capital allocation).
Provide financial insights and recommendations to support the company's growth strategy and profitability goals.
Oversee the preparation of monthly and quarterly management reports, including variance analysis of actuals versus budget/forecast, key performance indicators (KPIs), and financial dashboards.
Provide insightful analysis of business trends, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities for the executive team.
Lead deep-dive analyses on product profitability, customer lifetime value, operational efficiency, and ROI for major projects and investments.
Serve as a trusted financial advisor to department heads and the executive leadership team, providing data-driven insights to inform operational and strategic decisions.
Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and other departments to develop financial models and business cases for new initiatives.
Prepare and present compelling financial narratives and presentations for the Board of Directors, investors, and other key stakeholders.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team, establish goals, recruit and retain top talent.
Drive the enhancement of FP&A processes, systems, and tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability, partnering with Accounting and IT.
Evaluate and implement new financial planning software and business intelligence tools as needed.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
5+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in a leadership role managing and developing a team.
Exceptional financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Proven ability to work as a strategic partner to senior leadership and communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely.
Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and FP&A software/BI tools (e.g., Tableau, snowflake, Alteryx) a plus.