Job SummaryThe
Director, Financial Systems is responsible to lead the development, optimization, and support of financial systems that enable robust Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) activities. Serve as a critical liaison between Finance, IT, and business stakeholders, ensuring our planning systems are scalable, accurate, and aligned with business needs.
Essential DutiesLead Financial Systems Strategy:- Own the roadmap for FP&A-related systems (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, Oracle EPBCS, SAP BPC, Workday Adaptive, or similar).
- Drive the evaluation, selection, and implementation of financial planning tools.
System Architecture, Development & Optimization:- Design and manage end-to-end budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes within planning platforms.
- Partner with FP&A to develop and enhance models, dashboards, and reports that support business analysis.
Business Partnership:- Collaborate with business units, IT, and Finance to identify system requirements, streamline workflows, and ensure data accuracy.
- Translate business needs into scalable system configurations.
Project & Change Management:- Lead system upgrades, integrations, and enhancements, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications.
- Champion change management and user adoption across the organization.
- Lead conversion of current operating model into a product delivery, value focused, framework.
Data Governance & Controls:- Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with internal controls and external regulations.
- Establish and maintain data governance frameworks across planning systems.
Team Leadership:- Build and lead a high-performing team of financial systems analysts and administrators.
- Mentor and develop team members to support career growth and operational excellence.
Minimum EducationBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or related field.
Minimum Experience- 10+ years of experience in financial systems, with at least 5 years supporting FP&A functions
- 5+ years of management experience
- Proven success in leading planning system implementations or major upgrades
- Experience with modern EPM tools (e.g., Anaplan, OneStream, Oracle, SAP, Workday Adaptive, Planful, etc.)
- Master's degree in a related area or CPA may off set experience requirement
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Experience with enterprise data warehouses, BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and ERP integrations
- Experience with Azure, Databricks, data science, machine learning & AI
- Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project methodologies
- Knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations (GAAP, SOX)
- Strong understanding of FP&A processes and methodologies
- Excellent project management and cross-functional leadership skills
- Expertise in financial modeling, system architecture, and data integrations
- Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Excellent ability to lead large teams through periods of change
Preferred Qualifications: Pay Transparency: This compensation range is provided as a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary range for this role across all potential locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the range is a reasonable estimate of the current starting salary for the lowest level to the current starting salary of the highest level. Actual starting pay would be determined by experience relative to the job, market level, pay at the location for this job and other job-related factors. An employee may be eligible for additional pay, premiums, or bonus potential. The Company offers eligible employees health, vision, and dental insurance, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.
Pay: US Pay Range: $12,476.52/Monthly - $22,873.62/Monthly
Additional Details: Application Criteria: Upload current copy of Resume (Microsoft Word or PDF format only) and answer job screening questionnaire by July 27, 2025
Domicile Information: This position can be domiciled anywhere in the United States. Candidates who live within commutable distance of a FedEx corporate hub may be required to work a hybrid schedule.
Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact
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Pay Transparency:The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the minimum and maximum range for all levels in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment.
