Director of Financial Planning & Analysis; FP&A

Position: Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
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Director, Financial Planning and Analysis Company:
Publicly Traded Consumer Services Company Compensation: $180k–$200k base range (DOE) + bonus + equity

Role Overview & Company Context

A highly reputable, publicly traded consumer services company with a national footprint is seeking a Director of FP&A to support executive leadership in a complex operating environment. The finance organization plays a critical role in driving strategic decision making, enterprise reporting, and analytics, with continued investment focused on elevating FP&A as a technology enabled, strategic function.

The Director of FP&A serves as a key thought partner to senior leadership, translating business performance and opportunities into actionable insights and measurable results. This role leads enterprise level budgeting, forecasting, long range planning, and strategic reporting while developing and mentoring a high performing FP&A team. The ideal candidate brings strong executive presence, advanced financial modeling capability, and the ability to respond quickly and effectively to leadership requests in a fast paced environment.

Key Responsibilities Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and periodic reforecast processes, including consolidation, validation, and executive presentation materials

Develop methodologies to analyze and report on key performance indicators including sales, margins, transactions, labor, guest metrics, and profitability

Partner with senior leadership on strategic initiatives through scenario modeling, ROI analysis, and long term financial planning

Direct long range planning and model impacts to the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow Oversee development of complex financial models related to capital investment, cash flow, margins, debt structure, acquisitions, and alternative scenarios

Elevate enterprise reporting with a focus on automation, analytics, and financial systems optimization

Lead franchise and unit level financial analysis including performance evaluation, expansion feasibility, reinvestment analysis, and market optimization

Prepare and present financial materials for executive leadership and the Board of Directors Partner cross functionally with operations, technology, and external consultants on financial systems, data governance, and planning tool enhancements

Develop, coach, and mentor FP&A managers and analysts while supporting ongoing team growth

Team Structure:
Vice President of FP&A, Senior Director of FP&A, Senior Manager FP&A, FP&A Managers, Senior Analyst, Analyst Qualifications Bachelor ’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred
10+ years of progressive FP&A experience with 3+ years in a leadership role within a mid to large size organization

Experience supporting complex, multi unit or consumer oriented businesses; restaurant or retail preferred

Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills with experience preparing executive and board level reporting

Strong communication skills, executive maturity, and ability to influence senior stakeholders

Experience with labor or cost driven operating models

Exposure to FP&A automation, systems implementations, or analytics transformations

Proficient in Oracle GL, Hyperion Planning, Essbase, Smart View, and Microsoft 365

Work Environment and Benefits Collaborative, high performing finance team Direct interaction with senior executive leadership

Fast paced, high visibility role with strategic impact

Hybrid work environment with flexible scheduling

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender…