OverviewThe Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) at Dole leads the corporate FP&A team in driving financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting across the enterprise. This role consolidates inputs from various finance sub-functions to provide a comprehensive, forward-looking view of company performance at the executive level. The Director ensures consistency in planning, rigorously tests assumptions, and supports strategic decision-making by delivering actionable insights and aligning financial targets with the company's strategic goals.
This role provides flexibility to work in a hybrid environment of home and our Westlake Village, CA office. (Hybrid is defined as 3 times per week in the office).
Responsibilities
- Lead Enterprise-Wide Planning and Forecasting Cycles: Orchestrate the annual budget, Latest Estimate (LE), and long-range plan cycles across all functions, ensuring aligned assumptions and corporate targets.
- Drive Executive-Level Performance Management: Translate business results into actionable insights by leading consolidated financial reporting, variance analysis, and executive presentations.
- Pressure-Test Inputs and Assumptions Enterprise-Wide: Validate and challenge financial drivers from Commercial, Supply Chain, and Revenue Growth Management (RGM) to ensure consistency, accuracy, and strategic alignment.
- Own Enterprise Scenario Modeling and Risk Analysis: Build dynamic models to assess macro, volume, cost, and pricing scenarios, helping leadership anticipate risks and trade-offs before they materialize.
- Standardize Financial Tools and Governance: Lead cross-functional efforts to improve planning tools (e.g., Hyperion, SAP Analytics Cloud), reporting standards, and organizational clarity on planning roles.
- Manage and Mentor FP&A Team Members: Provide leadership, guidance, and professional development opportunities to FP&A team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Experience, Knowledge, & Skills You Bring:
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of leading enterprise-wide financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
- Experience in managing and mentoring a team of finance professionals.
- Demonstrated experience in executive-level performance management and financial reporting.
- Experience in scenario modeling, risk analysis, and strategic decision support.
- Strong knowledge of financial drivers in Commercial, Supply Chain, and Revenue Growth Management (RGM).
- Proficiency in financial modeling and risk assessment techniques.
- Familiarity with financial planning tools such as Hyperion and SAP Analytics Cloud.
- Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in financial management and corporate governance.
- Strong organizational and project management skills
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
- Passionate about a purpose driven career
- Cultivates respectful and inclusive environments that support employee growth across teams
- Drives strategic initiatives and maintains excellence in complex and dynamic settings
- Establishes transparent decision-making and accountability frameworks
- Encourages organizational teamwork effectively to achieve shared objectives
Education & Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- MBA or advanced degree in Finance or a related discipline is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit and use the computer for extended periods of time; ability to answer phones and use a variety of office equipment; ability to lift 15 pounds and reach overhead.
Travel Requirements:
- Occasional travel may be required
FOR JOBS BASED IN CALIFORNIA:
Hiring Pay Scale: $200,000 to $225,000
Dole Packaged Foods is committed to paying our Associates fairly and equitably. The pay rate offered will consider a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, accomplishments, and location. Pay scales are subject to review on a regular basis and will be updated as appropriate.
