FP&A Director

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic hands-on finance leader to manage the global FP&A function. The ideal candidate is someone unafraid of rolling up their sleeves but also excels in an executive environment and delivering the story behind the results. In this role, the Director of FP&A will be responsible for financial planning and reporting to drive improved business results. The candidate will be tasked with influencing the organization through a deep level of partnership and analysis to drive ongoing EBITDA expansion. As a key member of the Finance leadership team, the incumbent will be responsible for taking on additional activities as needed, including M&A, cash planning and strategy development.

Position Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly consolidation, analysis, and publication of global financial results and forecasts, including internal and external reporting.
• Manage the preparation of the planning process cycle of budgeting and strategy reviews.
• Enhance and enforce standardized reporting to maintain consistent performance measurement and analysis.
• Capital expenditure budgeting and appropriation request evaluation.
• Evaluate major capital expenditure and new product development requests.
• Report and interpret results of operations to executive management, comparing performance to operating plans and historical results.
• Use financial analysis and business acumen to provide decision support and/or make tactical and strategic recommendations in a variety of financial and non-financial areas at the business unit level.
• Direct the activities of the planning analysts and communications / support to managers and executives.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate methods and techniques for financial evaluation of projects.
• Encourage an atmosphere of teamwork, safety, creativity, trust and respect.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships across finance and other functional areas to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field
• Master’s degree in business administration or related field preferred
• 5+ years in a FP&A management role

Skills

• Skills in handling financial presentations and communicating with management personnel on all levels.
• Attention to detail, time management, problem-solving skills, and action oriented
• Strong computer skills including experience with a major ERP such as Oracle/SAP, Financial consolidation tool such as HFM or OneStream, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint.
• Experience working effectively across various cultures, teams, and time zones.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Sensience is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE): race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, or any status protected by applicable law.