Director Fp&a

We are seeking a Director of FP&A to lead the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function for the Water Division of our growing $565M Infrastructure Services company. This strategic leadership role is responsible for driving financial insights, reporting, and business performance optimization.

About the role

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience, exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills, and a proven track record of working with advanced tools like Excel and Power BI to turn complex data into actionable insights. Reporting directly to the CFO and indirectly to the Divisional VP, this role will guide the financial strategy for the Water Division as the company scales. This position offers a clear trajectory toward FP&A leadership, with the opportunity to build and lead a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all FP&A activities for the Water Division, including budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, and performance analysis.
• Analyze monthly margin performance across the Water Division by job and in total, working with leadership to provide insight into drivers.
• Provide guidance and analysis to the program management team to develop understanding of program profitability and cost management and tracking.
• Manage and track timely pay application processing, invoicing, and payment through a team of Billing Coordinators.
• Create detailed annual budgets and quarterly forecasts through backlog management and collaboration with the production scheduling team.
• Develop complex financial models to support decision-making, evaluate business cases, and guide strategic initiatives.
• Review and provide guidance on new business development, bidding, estimating, and strategy.
• Leverage Power BI and other business intelligence tools to create dynamic dashboards and visualizations that enhance financial reporting and operational insights.
• Design and track key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to inform executive decision-making.
• Partner with operations, accounting, technology, and project management teams to ensure financial alignment with business objectives.
• Prepare and present financial reports and recommendations to executive leadership.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, with a strong background in financial modeling and data analytics.
• Proven track record of using advanced tools like Excel and Power BI to drive business insights.
• Experience leading FP&A functions, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business recommendations.
• Strong leadership skills with experience building and managing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence executive leadership.