Director of Finance ( FMCG / FP&A / Finance / Hybrid ) - Philadelphia, PA
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Director of Finance ( FMCG / FP&A / Finance / Hybrid ) - Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, United States | Posted on 07/07/2025
We’re looking for a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) who can bring strategic insight and financial discipline to help shape and drive the company’s overall performance. This is a high-impact role that works closely with executive leadership to align financial planning with business priorities, support informed decision‑making, and deliver strong financial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development of financial strategies that support long‑term business objectives.
- Oversee annual budgeting, long‑range planning, and forecasting efforts across the organization.
- Present financial insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership, including the CFO.
- Simplify complex financial data into clear, actionable business strategies focused on growth and profitability.
- Manage the full FP&A cycle, including budgets, forecasts, and regular financial reviews.
- Lead financial modeling, scenario planning, and sensitivity analysis to guide key decisions and capital allocation.
- Incorporate operational and commercial inputs—such as pricing, volume, and margin drivers—into forecasts.
- Deliver accurate monthly reports, dashboards, KPIs, and performance analyses.
- Act as a business partner across departments, linking strategy with financial execution and outcomes.
- Help embed financial accountability and operational discipline across the company.
- Build and lead a strong FP&A team that aligns with business goals.
- Create a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and results.
- Define clear goals and development paths to coach and retain top finance talent.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including at least 5 years in a senior FP&A or corporate finance role—preferably in consumer goods or manufacturing.
- Strong experience in financial modeling, strategic planning, and executive-level business partnering.
- Skilled in ERP platforms and data tools such as JDE, Tableau, or similar.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels.
- Proven ability to lead teams and drive cross‑functional alignment.
What You Bring
- A strategic, big‑picture mindset paired with operational understanding.
- Strong leadership and coaching skills to help grow the next generation of finance talent.
- A track record of improving processes, driving accountability, and delivering measurable results.
- High integrity, curiosity, and resilience in navigating change and complexity.