Director (Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Overview – Director (Financial Planning & Analysis)

Compensation: $180,000 – $190,000/year + bonus

Location:
Wake County, NC

Schedule:
Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Director (Financial Planning & Analysis) in Wake County, NC for our client, supporting enterprise financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial systems, and executive decision-making. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity to build and lead the FP&A function within a newly established, global organization experiencing significant growth. The Director will partner closely with executive leadership while driving financial planning processes, implementing scalable reporting systems, and leading a high-performing finance team.

• Financial Planning: Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modeling processes while supporting strategic business initiatives.
• Business Performance: Analyze financial results, develop executive reporting, monitor key performance indicators, and provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Lead the implementation and optimization of financial planning and consolidation systems while improving reporting processes and operational efficiency.
• Strategic Finance: Support capital investments, acquisitions, business integrations, and other corporate initiatives through financial analysis and decision support.
• Cross Functional Partnership: Collaborate with finance, accounting, and operational leaders to strengthen financial planning, reporting accuracy, and business performance across global operations.
• Leadership & Team Development: Build, mentor, and lead the FP&A function while developing talent and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required. MBA is preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive FP&A experience, including leadership within a global manufacturing or multinational organization, is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, IFRS, financial consolidations, and multi-currency reporting is required.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is required. Hands-on experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), PBCS, Smart View, or similar enterprise planning and consolidation systems is required.
• Skills & Attributes: Proven leadership, strategic thinking, analytical, communication, and project management skills with the ability to influence executive leadership, implement scalable financial processes, and drive business performance.