
Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Cross Country Consulting, McLean, VA, United States
The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) serves as a strategic finance leader and trusted business partner to senior leadership and business line executives. This role is responsible for driving financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and decision support across the organization. The Director will translate financial data into actionable insights, support strategic initiatives, and ensure alignment between financial outcomes and business objectives.
A core focus of this role is deep partnership with business lines , providing proactive financial guidance to enable growth, optimize performance, and support data‑driven decision‑making.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Business Partnership
- Serve as the primary finance partner to assigned business lines, building strong, collaborative relationships with operational and executive leaders
- Partner with business leaders to understand revenue, margin, utilization, and cost drivers
- Provide financial insights and challenge assumptions to support strategic decisions, investments, and growth initiatives
- Support pricing, resourcing, and profitability analysis, including business case development and ROI evaluation
- Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Support annual budgeting with the MD of FPA, long‑range planning, and rolling forecast processes
- Partner with business lines to align financial plans with operational and strategic priorities
- Develop our reporting infrastructure and scenario analyses to support decision‑making
- Ensure planning assumptions are consistent, transparent, and well‑documented
- Performance Management & Reporting
- Oversee monthly and quarterly financial reporting, variance analysis, and KPI tracking
- Deliver executive‑level insights, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership
- Identify risks and opportunities and proactively communicate recommendations
- Continuously enhance reporting clarity, relevance, and analytical depth
- Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop FP&A team members, fostering a high‑performance and collaborative culture
- Partner closely with Accounting, and other Operations teams to ensure data integrity and alignment
- Process Improvement & Systems
- Drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, tools, and systems
- Leverage automation, AI and technology to improve efficiency and scalability
- Support finance transformation initiatives and system implementations
- Contribute to developing and implementing firm‑approved, AI‑enabled solutions for clients, in accordance with company policies on data protection, intellectual property, and professional standards.
- Stay informed about emerging AI tools and techniques and collaborate with firm leadership to identify compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- MBA, CPA, CFA, or comparable advanced financial credential
- 10+ years of PQE in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles
- Strong experience in corporate‑level financial reporting and forecasting
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage complex datasets
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, particularly for executive reporting
- Experience reviewing work and providing guidance to junior team members
- Comfort with AI: Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm‑approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation.
- Continuous Learning Mindset: Openness to learning and applying emerging technologies including AI and automation in alignment with firm policies and client standard
Benefits Summary
The CrossCountry total rewards package includes comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; and a 401(k) with company matching. Additionally, employees can take advantage of generous parental and maternity leave policies, technology stipends, and wellness reimbursement programs, all designed to support both professional growth and personal well‑being. For detailed information about benefits at CrossCountry, please visit our dedicated benefits site:
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
CrossCountry provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employeesand applicants for employment and believes that respect and fair treatment are critical to creating a productive and inclusive workplace.
As an equal opportunity employer, CrossCountry is fully committed to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic. The company also complies with pay transparency and labor laws applicable to all terms and conditions of employment.
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