Celanese

Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

Celanese$130K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CPA, CFA preferred.
  • 10+ years in FP&A or corporate finance, with senior-level business partnership experience.
  • Experience leading high-performing teams is essential.
  • Background in complex, matrixed, or global organizations recommended.
  • Strong strategic and analytical skills; adept at simplifying financial information.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills, with capabilities in financial storytelling.
  • Advanced in financial modeling and scenario analysis; proficiency in financial systems (SAP, BPC) and Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecast, and long-range planning processes, aligning them with business strategy.
  • Validate monthly financial results with Accounting, ensuring accuracy and consistency in reports.
  • Deliver variance analysis against forecasts, identifying performance drivers and recommending actions.
  • Act as a trusted finance partner to senior leaders, providing insights for strategic initiatives and resource allocation.
  • Develop financial models for business cases, pricing, and profitability analysis.
  • Support M&A and capital investment initiatives through modeling and post-investment tracking.
  • Improve FP&A processes and systems for better scalability and insight generation.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities to enhance skills and capabilities.
  • Collaborative work environment fostering innovation and strategic thinking.
  • Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
  • Access to advanced financial tools and systems for efficient workflow.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) plays a critical leadership role in driving financial insight, strategic decision-making, and performance management across the business. This role partners closely with senior business leaders to translate strategy into actionable financial plans, deliver forward-looking analysis, and ensure sustained value creation. The Director leads planning, forecasting, and reporting processes while mentoring a high-performing FP&A team.

Responsibilities

 

Financial Planning, Forecasting & Analysis

  • Lead the annual budgeting, rolling forecast, and long-range planning processes, translating business strategy into financial plans and scenario analyses to assess risks and opportunities.
  • Validate monthly business actual financial results, partnering closely with Accounting and Controllership to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of reported financials
  • Deliver timely and insightful variance analysis against forecast, identifying key performance drivers and recommending corrective actions.
  • Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and analytical rigor.

Strategic Business Partnership

  • Act as a trusted finance partner to senior business and functional leaders, providing data-driven insights to support strategic initiatives, investments, and resource allocation.
  • Develop and maintain robust financial models to support business cases, pricing decisions, and profitability analysis.
  • Support M&A, capital investment, and other strategic initiatives through financial modeling, valuation, and post-investment performance tracking.

Process Improvement & Systems

  • Enhance FP&A processes, tools, and systems to improve scalability, automation, and insight generation.
  • Partner with IT and finance transformation teams on planning system enhancements and data model improvements.
  • Ensure strong governance, controls, and documentation across planning and reporting processes.
Qualifications

 

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required
  • MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent advanced qualification preferred

Experience

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles, with demonstrated business partnership at a senior level
  • Prior experience leading and developing high-performing teams
  • Industry experience in a complex, matrixed, or global organization preferred

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong strategic and analytical capabilities with the ability to simplify complex financial information
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills, including executive-level financial storytelling
  • Advanced financial modeling and scenario analysis expertise
  • Strong systems aptitude to ERP and financial reporting system (SAP and BPC) and high proficiency in Excel
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, ambiguity, and tight deadlines

Leadership Attributes

  • Business-oriented, proactive, and results-driven
  • Collaborative partner with strong commercial acumen
  • Comfortable challenging assumptions and driving change
  • High integrity and commitment to sound financial governance

About Celanese

Celanese is a global technology and specialty materials company that engineers and manufactures a wide variety of products essential to everyday living.You can "Be in Your Element" at Celanese. We know it’s people who drive our innovation-focused growth strategy, and we know that the best people will thrive in a culture that both challenges and rewards performance financially and with new opportunities and innovation. Celanese is committed to research and development, will give you opportunities to work on interesting projects, and will challenge and reward your success.

Celanese Careers

Join the vibrant team at Celanese, a global leader in chemical and specialty materials, where innovation and sustainability drive groundbreaking solutions across industries. At Celanese, we are committed to improving the world through our materials, and there has never been a better time to explore the job opportunities available within our expansive network.

Work You’ll Do

Embark on a career at Celanese where you can use your skills to make a significant impact. Our company thrives on diversity and leadership, fostering a culture where every team member is a key player in our shared mission. With Celanese, you will engage in work that pushes the boundaries of materials science to enhance global industries.

Innovate and Lead

Join a team where innovation is at the core of everything we do. At Celanese, you will collaborate with over 7,500 dedicated professionals globally, who are leaders in technology, sustainability, and market solutions. Our leadership in the industry is driven by a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring that we always stay ahead of the curve.

Grow Your Career

Celanese is not just a company; it's a place where you can grow your professional career through continuous learning and opportunities. From leadership development programs to diversity training, our commitment to your career growth is unwavering. We believe in nurturing talent through professional development and providing the tools needed for your career journey.

Be Part of Our Team

Experience the power of networking and collaboration at Celanese. Our culture promotes an inclusive environment where ideas thrive and innovation flourishes. We are hiring creative and solution-driven team players who are ready to contribute to our dynamic environment. Explore a range of positions, from internships to full-time roles, and find where you fit best.

Benefits and Culture

At Celanese, we understand that our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we offer competitive benefits designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members and their families. From comprehensive health benefits to performance bonuses, our benefits package is designed to enhance your life and grow your career.

Explore Job Opportunities

Whether you're updating your resume, preparing for an interview, or seeking new challenges, Celanese offers a variety of job opportunities to propel your career forward. Our hiring process is designed to identify and attract professionals who are passionate about their work and eager to make a difference.

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Learn more about Celanese
Size
8,529 employees
Market Cap
$11 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.9 billion
Founded
1918
5 Year Trend
+9.6%
Revenue
$5.6 billion
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