Director, Global FP&A

Reporting to the Vice President Global FP&A the Director Global FP&A is a senior finance leader responsible for driving enterprise-wide financial planning forecasting and performance management across James Hardies global operations.

Im excited to add this newly created position to our growing organization. This role offers a rare opportunity to partner with senior leaders influence enterprise-wide decisions and help integrate and transform the next chapter of finance through strategic partnership. Matthew Wiora VP Global FP&A

This role serves as a trusted advisor to the VP Global FP&A CFO and Finance Leadership Team delivering high-quality financial insights and shaping enterprise decision-making.

The Director will lead and develop the Global FP&A team while also operating as a hands-on strategic leaderbalancing team leadership global process ownership and deep analytical capability to elevate the overall FP&A function.

Global Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the global planning cadence including monthly forecasts AOP and long-range planning
• Align regional inputs across NA EMEA and APAC ensuring consistency in key assumptions (volume price mix plant costs FX)
• Oversee development of driver-based models across P&L balance sheet and cash flow
• Ensure accuracy transparency and alignment of global financial projections

Enterprise Performance Management & Insights

• Own consolidated global financial performance reporting highlighting key drivers risks and opportunities
• Analyze performance across manufacturing SG&A pricing and product mix to inform decisions
• Deliver clear decision-ready insights to senior leadership and the CFO

Executive Partnership

• Partner closely with the VP Global FP&A CFO and Finance Leadership Team
• Lead preparation of Board materials earnings support and executive reporting
• Ensure a consistent and compelling financial narrative aligned to company strategy

Strategic Initiatives & Value Creation

• Lead financial support for enterprise initiatives including:
• Cost optimization and productivity programs
• Commercial strategy (pricing mix growth)
• Capital allocation and investment prioritization
• Develop scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis to guide decision-making
• Act as a thought partner constructively challenging assumptions and improving outcomes

Process Standardization & FP&A Transformation

• Establish and drive standardization of FP&A processes tools and reporting globally
• Improve forecast accuracy planning discipline and data integrity across regions
• Lead enhancements to systems reporting automation and dashboards
• Build scalable solutions to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead coach and develop a high-performing Global FP&A team including managers and analysts
• Set clear priorities performance expectations and accountability across the team
• Build capability in financial modeling business partnering and executive communication
• Foster a culture of ownership rigor and continuous improvement
• Support organizational design succession planning and talent development within FP&A

Global Collaboration & Functional Leadership

• Provide leadership across regional FP&A teams driving alignment and best practices globally
• Partner with Controllership Treasury Commercial Finance and Operations to ensure integrated financial insights
• Serve as a key liaison between finance and business leadership

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
• 10-15 years of progressive accounting/finance work experience with a mix of public and industry experience required
• Minimum of 7 years of experience managing and developing high-performing teams including demonstrated experience leading experienced professionals and/or people managers
• Proven ability to coach develop and hold teams accountable to performance expectations
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
• Strong business acumen and experience partnering with senior leadership
• Excellent presentation skills and competence to process confidential information discreetly.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects to successful completion.
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment is essential.
• ERP experience preferred (Oracle SAP etc.)

Other Desired Skills:

• Enterprise Leadership: Ability to lead teams and influence across a global matrixed organization
• Strategic Thinking: Connects financial insights to enterprise strategy and growth
• Analytical Rigor: Advanced financial modeling and problem-solving capability
• Executive Communication: Distills complex data into clear actionable insights
• Influence & Collaboration: Drives alignment across senior stakeholders
• Execution Excellence: Strong discipline in processes controls and deadlines
• Ability to travel up to 15%

As of the date of this posting a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $190K to $234K. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience skills geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

At James Hardie we recognize that our success depends on our people. Weve worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

• Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
• Insurance: day-one health coverage medical dental vision life insurance
• Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays
• Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match
• Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
• Work-Life Balance: parental leave wellness programs
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