Director, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

# Director, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Guidance Residential, LLCfull-time Reston, VA (Hybrid)
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Job Description Guidance Residential is the leading provider of Shariah-compliant Islamic home financing in the United States, having financed over $8 billion in interest-free contracts for more than 24,000 American Muslim families. This Director-level Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) role is a hybrid position based at the company's Reston, Virginia headquarters.  

Role Overview :  The Director owns the complete planning and reporting cycle, responsible for modernizing Guidance's finance function through data integration, automation, and AI-driven tools. This is a strategic position that bridges finance operations with enterprise technology and business leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop and maintain driver-based financial models connected to production volumes, revenue, expenses, and cash flow — moving from static spreadsheets to dynamic, automated solutions
* Deliver monthly financial packages including variance analysis and KPI reporting to senior leadership
* Implement AI-assisted workflows for recurring analysis and reporting tasks
* Develop Power BI dashboards providing real-time financial visibility across the organization
* Standardize financial metrics, data definitions, and forecast assumptions company-wide
* Lead finance transformation initiatives with emphasis on process improvement and automation
* Systematically reduce manual spreadsheet dependency
* Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, mortgage production, and executive teams on financial planning and insights

Required Qualifications:

* 7+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or finance analytics
* Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills
* Advanced Excel and Power Query proficiency
* Hands-on experience with Power BI, Tableau, or comparable business intelligence tools
* Practical experience applying AI or automation tools to finance workflows
* Familiarity with the accounting close process
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

* MBA, CPA, or CFA certification
* Background in mortgage or financial services
* SQL, Python, or Power Automate skills
* Experience leading a finance transformation initiative  What's Offered:  
* Full-time, hybrid work arrangement (based in Reston, VA)
* 14 paid holidays annually
* Comprehensive medical, dental, and health coverage
* Student loan paydown assistance
* Paid vacation and sick leave
* Convenient location near Wiehle-Reston Station metro access### Apply for this role Apply on Company Website →Closes 23 August 2026
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