Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Overview

We are a rapidly growing high-tech manufacturing operation and are currently looking for a Director of FP&A who will establish and scale our financial planning and analysis capabilities. Reporting to the SVP of Finance, this leader will take full ownership of forecasting, long-range planning, financial modeling, and performance analytics while building the infrastructure, systems, and team to support continued expansion. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity suited for a builder. You will architect foundational processes, implement scalable tools, and partner closely with executive leadership to guide strategy during a period of accelerated production ramp, new product introductions, and international growth.

Core Responsibilities

Enterprise Planning & Financial Modeling

• Direct the annual operating plan and quarterly forecast processes, incorporating GAAP-aligned projections, detailed cash planning, and operational performance metrics tied to manufacturing output.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive multi‑year financial plans reflecting production scaling, NPI launches, margin improvement initiatives, global expansion, and capital investment requirements.
• Construct driver‑based and scenario models that enable informed decision‑making across executive leadership.
• Lead disciplined variance analysis and root‑cause reviews to enhance forecast reliability and operational performance.

Operational Partnership & Cross‑Functional Finance

• Own the financial dimension of the S&OP process, collaborating with Operations, Product, Sales, and Supply Chain to align demand signals, production plans, inventory strategies, and cost trade‑offs with financial outcomes.
• Partner with Engineering, Product Management, Sales, and Supply Chain to evaluate product roadmaps, capital allocation, pricing strategy, and cost‑reduction programs.
• Provide scenario‑driven financial insight to inform decisions such as capacity expansion, make‑versus‑buy analysis, and inventory optimization.

Reporting, Systems & Team Development

• Design and deliver executive‑level reporting packages that clearly communicate results, key drivers, and forward‑looking risk and opportunity scenarios.
• Build and continuously refine financial systems, dashboards, and reporting automation, integrating ERP and BI platforms to support scalable analytics.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor FP&A talent as the organization grows.
• Translate complex operational and financial information into concise, actionable narratives for senior leadership and investors.

Candidate Profile

Required Experience

• 10+ years of progressive FP&A experience, including at least 4–5 years in a senior leadership capacity (Director-level or equivalent).
• Strong background in manufacturing or hardware‑driven industries (e.g., aerospace, defense, automotive, semiconductors, robotics, or other complex operational environments).
• Deep understanding of cost accounting, bill of materials structures, variance analysis, capacity modeling, and supply chain finance.
• Demonstrated experience building and scaling FP&A in high‑growth or startup environments, including process design, systems implementation, and team leadership.
• Advanced Excel modeling capabilities, with hands‑on experience using BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker) and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Odoo).
• Experience supporting S&OP processes and multi‑channel pricing strategies (commercial and government/defense markets) is highly desirable.
• Strong executive communication skills with the ability to distill complex data into strategic insights.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline; MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred.
• Comfortable operating in dynamic, fast‑paced environments with a proactive, solution‑oriented mindset.

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