Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
Overview
The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) role at Smithville Communications is a high-visibility leadership position responsible for partnering with executive leadership and driving enterprise-wide financial insight, planning, and decision support. The role directly supervises two Financial Analysts, leads the FP&A function, supports long-term strategy, and translates complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations that strengthen business performance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure data integrity, alignment, and sound assumptions
Provide insightful analysis and recommendations to senior leadership and ownership on financial performance, KPIs, and variance drivers
Serve as a trusted finance business partner to leaders across the organization
Lead and develop a team of Financial Analysts through coaching, goal-setting, and performance management
Develop and maintain complex financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses
Oversee the preparation of management reporting and performance dashboards
Support investment analysis, capital planning, and business case development
Drive special projects to improve efficiency, analytics, and decision-making
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial modeling, and business analysis
Demonstrated experience providing financial guidance and recommendations to C-suite leaders and company ownership
Commercial acumen and a strategic, business-partnering approach
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
Advanced Excel and financial modeling expertise
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday) and FP&A tools (e.g., Anaplan, Hyperion, Adaptive Insights)
Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
Ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into actionable insights at all levels
Excellent communication and strong ability to present analysis and recommendations to Senior Leadership and ownership
High attention to detail with a proactive, continuous-improvement mindset
Qualifications
Office-based role in a professional, low-noise environment
Regular collaboration with executives, department leaders, and direct reports
Standard 40-hour workweek, with flexibility for evenings or weekends as business needs require
Company-paid Dental, Term Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
Low-cost Medical, Prescription, and Vision plans
Health Savings Account with annual company contributions
401(k) with a company match
Paid holidays
Generous PTO
In-house training programs
Discount on Smithville Products and Services
Tuition reimbursement
Benefits
Company-paid Dental, Term Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
Low-cost Medical, Prescription, and Vision plans
Health Savings Account with annual company contributions
401(k) with a company match
Paid holidays
Generous PTO
In-house training programs
Discount on Smithville Products and Services
Tuition reimbursement