Global Director, FP&A - Residential FireKGS (Kidde Global Solutions) is a global leader in fire safety and detection, protecting millions of lives through innovative, technology-driven solutions. The Residential Fire Segment is seeking a highly analytical, results-oriented Director of FP&A who thrives on transforming data into actionable insights and driving decisions that shape business outcomes. If you are passionate about building world-class FP&A processes and delivering measurable impact in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, this is your opportunity.
Role OverviewReporting directly to the CFO of Residential Fire, this role is a strategic finance leadership position responsible for elevating FP&A capabilities across the Segment. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated finance professional who combines deep analytical expertise with a bias for action-someone who doesn't just report the numbers, but interprets them, challenges them, and uses them to drive superior business decisions. You will own the end to end FP&A cycle and be a catalyst for building scalable, world-class financial planning processes.
Key Responsibilities- Transform Financial Data into Decision-Ready Insights: Analyze actual results, deliver variance analysis, and present clear, actionable narratives to senior leadership that accelerate decision making.
- Lead Forecasting & Planning Excellence: Own the end to end forecast process, monthly R&O, and annual budget cycle, driving continuous improvement in forecast accuracy and analytical insights.
- Develop World-Class FP&A Processes: Design, standardize, and optimize end-to-end FP&A workflows to establish best-in-class planning and reporting capabilities across the Residential Fire Segment.
- Drive Cross-Functional Financial Consolidation: Consolidate financial statements across multiple manufacturing and distribution sites, synthesizing complex data into clear executive-level reporting.
- Build Visual, Insight-Driven Reporting: Develop dynamic dashboards and visual reporting tools (Power BI preferred) that enable real-time performance monitoring and proactive decision-making.
- Own the R&O Framework: Maintain a robust Risks & Opportunities process to continuously monitor revenue, margin, and working capital-surfacing insights that inform strategic action.
- Deliver High-Impact Ad Hoc Analysis: Respond to critical business questions with rigorous, data-driven analysis that directly influences commercial and operational decisions.
- Lead & Develop Talent: Manage and mentor direct reports, fostering an analytical mindset, business curiosity and a culture of continuous improvement.
- Business Partnering: Serve as a trusted financial advisor to cross-functional stakeholders, translating financial insights into strategic recommendations that drive results.
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree
- 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial planning, or related finance roles
Preferred Qualifications- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment strongly preferred
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP, financial analysis techniques, cost analysis, pricing analytics, and budgeting/forecasting best practices
- Demonstrated track record of designing and implementing world-class FP&A processes that improve forecast accuracy and decision quality
- Experience in high-pace, complex, and matrixed global organizations
- Proven ability to work across international and operationally complex business environments
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with financial consolidation systems (HFM preferred) and ERP systems (JDE preferred)
- Proficiency in building visual reporting and dashboards using Power BI or similar tools
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with a passion for turning data into decisions
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable presenting to and influencing senior leadership
- Experience optimizing existing processes and designing new, scalable workflows
#LI-DNICompensation and Benefits Individuals may be eligible for an annual performance bonus based on both individual and company's performance. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the individual's knowledge, skills, and experience as it relates to the job requirements. Kidde Global Solutions is committed to providing a competitive benefits package to our employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, company holidays), 401(k) with employer match, EAP assistance, and more.
