Director of Finance

At Jack Henry, we’re more than a technology company—we’re a force for good in financial services. We’re redefining how community banks and credit unions connect with the people they serve. Our mission is rooted in people-inspired innovation, empowering financial institutions to deliver seamless, secure, and human-centered experiences. We deliver cutting-edge solutions that pave the way for the next generation of digital banking and payments, but our true impact begins with our associates.

About the role

We are looking to hire a Finance Director 1 (FP&A group) to support our Card Processing Solutions business. The position will have a team of 3 direct reports. Our department is responsible for financial review, financial analyses, financial outlook, budgeting, financial analytics, and partnering with business leaders in strategic planning. This role will have a heavy emphasis on revenue/direct cost drivers and analytics, cost optimization, workforce management, efficiencies through process improvement and use of AI, capitalization, business case development, and presentations to senior leadership in a fast-paced environment.

This position manages a team of experienced analysts, ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely financial data and insights that support business objectives. The Finance Director serves as the key financial resource and strategic partner to senior leadership, providing strategic consultation through trend analysis and emerging business developments, driving cross-functional projects with financial modeling and presentation support, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards. The role is accountable for maintaining effective internal controls, strengthening profitability, and guiding the organization through continuous improvement and informed decision-making.

This is a hybrid role based at any of the following Jack Henry office locations: Allen, TX; Lenexa, KS; Louisville, KY; Monett, MO; or Springfield, MO. You are required to come into the office 1 day a week, and based on business needs, may be required to travel to one of the listed office locations.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates the activities, deliverables, and outputs of an experienced financial analysts and lead advisory direct reports responsible for a Business Function within a LOB.
• Exemplify a growth mindset and what it takes to be a key driver to help improve profitability.
• Be an integral strategic partner for the LOB senior leadership team, acting as consultant and advisor providing supplementary analysis based on emerging trends and business developments.
• Drives cross-business analytic projects for senior management with financial modeling, data mining, and presentation support.
• Help design and develop financial models and key performance indicators reviews, develop forecasts, targets, annual budgets, and support financial reviews.
• Ensures GAAP and regulatory compliant financial statements in conjunction with maintaining effective internal controls and policies and procedures.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in any of the following categories: Corporate Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), capital planning, or financial reporting.
• People leadership and project management experience.
• Experience as a trusted partner with several stakeholder groups such as: Executive Sponsors, Corporate Leadership Team, Line of Business leaders, project stakeholders/Subject matter experts, and clients.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to effectively plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload to meet aggressive deadlines.
• Ability to travel up to 10% to attend Jack Henry meetings, trainings, and/or professional conferences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Continued education and/or related professional certifications.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion, OneStream, Tableau, or Power BI.
• Experience in a services and transactional-based business.
• Experience creating special reporting, interactive dashboards, or financial modeling.
• Strong business acumen and desire to strengthen knowledge of the business/industry.
• Ability to make recommendations to improve efficiency of processes and procedures.

Pay

This position offers a salary range of $107,700 - $186,000 based on experience and location. This posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum base pay we reasonably expect to offer for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary above or below this range and is subject to change in the future. Individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, work schedule, travel requirements, sales or revenue targets, and overall business needs and affordability.

Benefits

We recognize the value of our associates and believe much of our company's strength and success depends on their well-being. We demonstrate our commitment by offering outstanding benefit programs to ensure the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our people is always met. Our culture is exceptional, and we do great things together, rising to meet challenges and seeking opportunities as part of who we are as an organization.