Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Our client is an organization in the Hennepin County area that’s looking for an Director of FP&A. Our client is looking for someone with 8+ years of experience, detail-oriented, and who has excellent leadership skills. This company offers flexibility, high visibility, and competitive benefits. This position is hybrid after training is completed.

The salary for this position is $180k - $190k.

The Director of FP&A will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Lead regional FP&A activities, ensuring compliance with company standards, financial policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, partnering with business leaders to deliver accurate financial results.
• Conduct financial analysis, modeling, and performance monitoring to support strategic decision-making and business objectives.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting, dashboards, and KPI tracking tools to provide timely insights to management.
• Monitor financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to optimize profitability and resource utilization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, accounting, and operational teams to improve processes, cost controls, and business performance.
• Support strategic initiatives, organizational change, and continuous improvement efforts to drive growth and operational excellence.

The Director of FP&A will possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; MBA or CPA preferred
• 8+ years of progressive FP&A experience in a manufacturing environment; private equity experience is highly preferred
• Advanced Excel skills: experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI) preferred
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex financial data
• Up to 20% travel

Equal Opportunity Employer

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.