Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Overview

The organization is seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow analysis. This role translates financial data into clear insights for senior leadership and the Board, with a focus on improving the finance function using AI tooling. The position is high-visibility, with direct exposure to senior leadership and influence over how the business plans and grows.

Responsibilities

Forecasting & Budgeting

• Maintain and regularly update the multi-case financial forecast model
• Partner with the Revenue team to prepare monthly and quarterly revenue forecasts by customer
• Assist with preparation of the annual budget

Financial Analysis

• Lead monthly and quarterly financial statement review and forecast variance analysis (revenue, COGS, SG&A)
• Maintain the 13-week cash flow analysis
• Evaluate business cases for sales prospects
• Run gross margin analysis for existing and prospective customers, identifying opportunities for efficiency

Investor, Lender & Board Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial packages for lenders and private equity investors
• Prepare quarterly financial materials for Board meetings, including identification of key drivers and fluctuations
• Present monthly financial results and comparison to forecast to the executive team

Automation & Insight

• Drive automation and efficiency in the finance function through AI tooling
• Perform ad-hoc forensic financial analysis to help management understand financial trends and anomalies

Requirements

• Experience owning forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow analysis
• Proven ability to lead financial statement reviews and variance analysis
• Strong skills translating financial results into clear executive-level narratives
• Experience with investor, lender, and Board reporting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using AI or automation tools to improve finance workflows
• Experience conducting forensic financial analysis