Job Summary
The Director, SG&A & Enablement FP&A provides strategic financial leadership across corporate and enablement functions. This role partners closely with senior leaders to translate business strategy into actionable financial plans, drive disciplined cost and workforce management, and deliver forward‑looking insights to support executive decision‑making.
Responsibilities
- Lead FP&A coverage for SG&A and enablement functions, including IT, Finance, Services, and other corporate and support organisations.
- Partner with functional leaders to translate business strategy into coherent financial plans, forecasts, and resource allocations.
- Ensure financial plans reflect organisational complexity, investment priorities, and operational realities.
- Own SG&A and enablement inputs into the annual planning cycle, rolling forecasts, and in‑year outlooks.
- Develop forward‑looking analysis around cost, headcount, and productivity to support executive decision‑making.
- Provide clear, structured financial insight into drivers of performance and emerging risks or opportunities.
- Lead financial analysis related to workforce planning, payroll, and organisational design within SG&A and enablement functions.
- Develop and maintain productivity and efficiency metrics that help leadership understand how resources are deployed and scaled.
- Work closely with HR, Payroll, and Systems teams to ensure accurate and actionable workforce data.
- Act as a trusted FP&A partner to senior leaders across SG&A and enablement functions.
- Support leaders in evaluating trade‑offs, investment decisions, and organisational changes.
- Elevate discussions from historical variance analysis to forward‑looking insights and recommendations.
- Build, lead, and develop an FP&A team aligned to the SG&A and enablement pillar.
- Set clear expectations for analytical rigor, executive communication, and accountability.
- Develop talent and succession to support the organisation over an 18–36 month horizon.
- Work closely with Corporate Planning, Reporting, and Data & Analytics teams to ensure alignment and consistency.
- Contribute to the development of FP&A standards, planning processes, and performance management frameworks across the function.
Behaviors and Competencies
- Strategic Thinking – Analyze complex situations, drive organisational transformation, and adapt strategies to changing market conditions.
- Leadership – Inspire others and foster a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement.
- Business Acumen – Provide strategic guidance and insights to drive overall business success.
- Communication – Lead and model exceptional communication at all levels, develop and implement communication strategies, and coach others to improve their communication skills.
- Collaboration – Lead complex team projects, inspire others to collaborate effectively, and foster a culture of mutual respect.
- Problem‑Solving – Lead strategic problem‑solving initiatives and foster proactive problem‑solving.
- Financial Awareness – Provide financial guidance and strategic planning.
- Detail‑Oriented – Maintain high standards of accuracy and completeness in work.
- Strategic Implementation – Lead the development and execution of comprehensive strategic plans, inspire and guide teams, and drive organisational change to achieve strategic objectives.
- Continuous Improvement – Identify and implement major improvements and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.
Qualifications
- 7–10 years of progressive FP&A experience, with significant exposure to SG&A, workforce, and corporate functions.
- Prior experience operating at Director or Senior Manager level within a complex, multi‑function organisation.
- Strong financial modelling capabilities, including the ability to build and maintain robust, driver‑based models.
- Demonstrated ability to translate large, complex datasets into clear financial plans, strategic narratives, and executive‑ready recommendations.
- Deep understanding of cost structures, headcount dynamics, and productivity metrics.
- Proven ability to partner with senior executives and influence outcomes.
- Strong people leader with experience building and developing high‑performing teams.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills.
Benefits and Perks
- Commitment to diversity, as the largest minority‑ and woman‑owned enterprise in the U.S.
- Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.
- Health, wellness, and financial benefits providing peace of mind to you and your family.
- World‑class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours.
- Medical, vision, dental, 401(k), and flexible spending accounts.
The estimated annual pay range for this position is $150,000 – $180,000, which includes a base salary and bonus. Compensation is dependent on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and will vary from individual to individual.
Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status
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