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Sr. Director, FP&A

Vaco Recruiter Services, Dedham

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Senior Director, Corporate FP&A

The Senior Director, Corporate FP&A reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and leads all enterprise-level financial planning and analysis activities. This executive role partners closely with senior leadership to shape financial strategy, deliver actionable insights, and support informed decision-making across the organization. The position serves as a key member of the senior finance leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

  • Act as a trusted financial advisor to the CFO and executive leadership.

  • Lead long-range financial planning, annual budgeting, and monthly forecasting processes, providing an enterprise-wide financial perspective.

  • Translate business strategy into financial plans, KPIs, and performance metrics.

Financial Analysis & Business Insights

  • Deliver clear, data-driven analysis on financial performance, trends, and risks to enhance profitability, cost management, and ROI.

  • Develop executive-level dashboards, reports, and presentations for leadership reviews.

  • Evaluate investment opportunities, M&A activity, and other strategic financial decisions.

  • Support board-level materials and executive communications in partnership with the CFO.

Performance Management

  • Influence cross-functional partners to improve profitability, cost discipline, and returns.

  • Monitor variances against budget and forecast, analyze underlying drivers, and recommend corrective actions.

  • Drive accountability through financial targets and performance metrics.

Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

  • Lead the financial and executive components of the monthly Integrated Business Planning process.

  • Partner with Sales and Operations teams to support demand and supply planning within the IBP framework.

  • Ensure alignment between financial objectives, operational plans, and broader business strategies.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing FP&A team.

  • Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development.

  • Champion the adoption and enhancement of financial systems, planning tools, and analytics.

  • Lead change management efforts related to process and systems implementations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA preferred.

  • 8–10 years of progressive finance experience, including significant FP&A leadership.

  • Consumer packaged goods (CPG) experience required; manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

  • Proven ability to partner effectively with executive leadership.

  • Deep expertise in financial planning, analysis, reporting, and business case development.

  • Experience designing and implementing financial tools for business stakeholders.

  • Background supporting acquisition evaluation and due diligence activities.

  • Advanced financial modeling, systems, and business intelligence/dashboard capabilities.

  • Exceptional communication, influence, and leadership skills.

  • Demonstrated success building and developing high-performing teams.

  • Private equity or investment banking experience is a plus.

Total Rewards

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

  • Wellness programs and fitness benefits.

  • Tuition reimbursement and educational support programs.

  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching.

  • Competitive paid time off.

  • Life insurance and other income protection benefits.

  • Relocation assistance, where applicable.

  • Employee referral incentives.

  • Opportunities for community engagement and employee recognition events.

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