Finance Director (FP&A)
Charlotte, NC - USA
Job Summary
The Finance Director serves as a strategic business partner to executive leadership driving financial performance business planning operational excellence and long-term value creation. This role leads the P&L side of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) forecasting reporting business performance management and strategic decision support across the IA segment.
The ideal candidate combines strong financial expertise with commercial acumen leadership capability and the ability to influence business decisions through data-driven insights.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Finance Leadership
- Partner with senior business leaders to develop and execute strategic plans aligned with organizational objectives.
- Drive financial decision-making through data-driven insights and business analysis.
- Evaluate growth opportunities investments acquisitions and strategic initiatives.
- Translate complex financial information into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) Strategic Plan (STRAP) quarterly forecasts and monthly outlook processes.
- Develop accurate financial forecasts and identify risks and opportunities.
- Monitor performance against commitments and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
- Develop maintain and build financial models that assess business opportunities risks and investment returns.
Business Performance Management
- Analyze key operational and financial metrics including revenue growth margin expansion and productivity.
- Analyze performance variances and partner with stakeholders to develop corrective actions.
- Establish and monitor KPIs that support strategic business objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting and business analytics.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and develop a high-performing finance organization.
- Foster a culture of accountability continuous improvement collaboration and business partnership.
- Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.
Governance Compliance & Controls
- Ensure compliance with company financial policies accounting requirements and regulatory standards.
- Maintain strong internal controls and risk management practices.
- Support internal and external audit requirements.
- Drive process standardization and finance transformation initiatives.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Present financial results forecasts and recommendations to executive leadership.
- Collaborate with Operations Engineering Commercial Supply Chain HR IT and other functional leaders.
- Establish credibility as a trusted advisor across the organization.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related discipline.
- 8-12 years of progressive finance leadership experience.
- Demonstrated experience in FP&A business finance operational finance or corporate finance.
- Strong financial modeling forecasting and analytical capabilities.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and developing talent.
- Excellent communication presentation and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred
- MBA CPA CMA or equivalent advanced professional certification.
- Experience supporting large global organizations and matrixed environments.
- Knowledge of ERP and financial systems such as SAP Oracle Hyperion OneStream or similar platforms.
- Experience leading finance transformation initiatives and digital reporting solutions.
Key Competencies
- Strategic Thinking
- Financial Acumen
- Business Partnership
- Executive Presence
- Leadership & Talent Development
- Influence & Collaboration
- Data Analytics
- Change Management
- Risk Assessment
- Decision Making
- Operational Excellence
Success Measures
- Achievement of revenue margin and cash commitments.
- Forecast accuracy and quality of financial planning processes.
- Quality and timeliness of financial reporting
- Successful execution of strategic and productivity initiatives.
- Strength of internal controls and compliance performance.
- Employee engagement retention and development of finance talent
- Positive business partner feedback and stakeholder feedback.
Reporting Structure
Reports To: Sr. Director IA FP&A
Direct Reports: (4) Total; (1) Finance Manager (1) Senior Finance Analyst (2) FFLs
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
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