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Director of Financial Planning and Analysis
Mentor
, Ohio Direct Hire
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Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
Mentor, OH
Competitive Pay and Benefits
The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is a new strategic finance leadership role, responsible for establishing and overseeing the FP&A function for the North American subsidiaries. This position provides comprehensive financial support to drive the performance of each business and subsidiary, to ensure financial transparency, and to guarantee informed decision-making. The Director will play a pivotal role in deploying best-in-class FP&A practices across the organization, ensuring alignment with the global standards and strategic objectives. This position also provides comprehensive financial support to the management team from Mentor, Ohio.
Director of FP&A Responsibilities
Director of FP&A Requirements
Mentor, OH
Competitive Pay and Benefits
The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is a new strategic finance leadership role, responsible for establishing and overseeing the FP&A function for the North American subsidiaries. This position provides comprehensive financial support to drive the performance of each business and subsidiary, to ensure financial transparency, and to guarantee informed decision-making. The Director will play a pivotal role in deploying best-in-class FP&A practices across the organization, ensuring alignment with the global standards and strategic objectives. This position also provides comprehensive financial support to the management team from Mentor, Ohio.
Director of FP&A Responsibilities
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of FP&A processes across North American operations, which includes:
- Overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
- Reviewing and analyzing financial results and cash flow performance, monitoring key performance indicators, and identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Ensuring quality production of regular financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior executives and Group headquarters.
- Mentoring and developing FP&A team members and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and financial acumen within the organization.
- Support business case development for investments, capital expenditures, and strategic initiatives.
- Act as the finance business partner to the leadership team, proactively supporting growth initiatives and operational excellence, which includes:
- Providing accurate, timely, and insightful financial actual reporting and analysis to support management in strategic and day-to-day operational decision-making.
- Collaborating cross-functionally with Sales and Operations teams to provide finance support for financial performance, major projects and process improvements.
- Ensuring compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain a close relationship and partnership with the Director of Financial Reporting, Treasury and Taxes.
Director of FP&A Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; relevant certification (CFA, CPA) or MBA preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with significant expertise in FP&A roles.
- Demonstrated leadership in deploying FP&A practices in a manufacturing or industrial environment, ideally with international exposure.
- Advanced analytical skills, with proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Strong communication and presentation abilities; experience working directly with executive leadership.
- Proficiency with ERP and financial planning systems; advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
- Ability to thrive in a matrixed, cross-functional environment and manage multiple priorities.
- High integrity, attention to detail, and a results-driven mindset.
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