Sr. Director – FP&A Systems

Position Title: Sr. Director FP&A Systems (Confidential Client)
Location: Irvine CA Onsite
Employment Type: Permanent

Compensation

• Salary: $213800 - $285000/yr

Position Summary

Own and execute the enterprise FP&A systems strategy aligned to business priorities. Define multi-year roadmaps that support AOP LRP executive decision-making and global finance transformation. Lead a GenAI first approach to modernizing FP&A capabilities by embedding AI into planning forecasting analysis and executive insights. Operate and continuously enhance a global FP&A technology ecosystem with high standards for reliability performance security and scalability.

Primary Functions

• Set Strategy & Roadmap: Own and execute the enterprise FP&A systems strategy aligned to business priorities. Define multi-year roadmaps that support AOP LRP executive decision-making and global finance transformation.
• GenAI First FP&A Transformation: Lead a GenAI first approach to modernizing FP&A capabilities by embedding AI into planning forecasting analysis and executive insights. Identify and prioritize GenAI use cases such as predictive forecasting scenario modeling variance explanation and automated executive narratives. Partner with data science and engineering teams to productionize AI solutions with strong governance accuracy and explainability. Establish guardrails for responsible AI adoption within Finance.
• Run at Enterprise Scale: Operate and continuously enhance a global FP&A technology ecosystem with high standards for reliability performance security and scalability.
• Modernize the Finance Stack: Drive modernization of FP&A platforms including OneStream Power BI Databricks and ERP integrations to enable real-time data-driven insights.
• Lead Business-Critical Transformations: Deliver large-scale high-impact initiatives that transform FP&A processes improve agility and deliver measurable business outcomes. Quantify value track ROI and communicate impact to senior leadership.
• Continuous Improvement & Governance: Establish best practices operating rhythms and governance models to improve delivery quality predictability and execution maturity quarter over quarter.
• Finance Partnership: Serve as the primary IT leader and trusted partner to FP&A. Align priorities manage escalations and ensure transparent communication and successful delivery of outcomes.
• Build & Lead High-Performing Teams: Hire develop and lead a global team of FP&A systems professionals. Foster a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous learning.
• Vendor Financial & Portfolio Ownership: Own vendor strategy contracts and budgets (OpEx/CapEx). Optimize total cost of ownership while ensuring service quality and risk mitigation.
• Executive Governance & Reporting: Oversee portfolio delivery and executive reporting providing clear visibility into health risks dependencies and business value.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner closely with IT PMO Security Infrastructure HR Legal and Finance to deliver compliant scalable and integrated enterprise solutions.

Must-Haves

• Bachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science or related discipline
• 1015 years of experience in IT or enterprise applications with deep exposure to FP&A systems and finance processes
• Semiconductor industry experience supporting global Finance organizations
• Proven success delivering large complex global programs end-to-end
• Practical experience applying Generative AI (LLMs transformers) to enterprise or analytics use cases
• Exposure to AI-driven automation in finance workflows (forecasting planning analysis)
• Understanding of AI governance explainability and responsible AI practices
• Strong experience with FP&A platforms ERP systems and finance applications
• Knowledge of integration strategies using APIs middleware and AI extensions
• Experience building and leading high-performing global teams
• Strong program execution prioritization and delivery discipline
• Demonstrated ability to drive best-practice business and IT processes
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable technology solutions
• Sound judgment analytical thinking and decision-making capability
• Results-driven high-energy and execution-focused leadership style
• Comfortable operating with urgency and ambiguity
• Willingness to travel up to 5% as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with OneStream