We are seeking a highly experienced and analytical FP&A Director to serve as a critical business partner to our global leadership team.

Position Summary

Systech is seeking a strategic, commercially oriented Director, Financial Planning & Analysis to serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and help drive long-term value creation. This role translates business strategy into financial plans, performance insights, investment priorities, and actions that support profitable growth.

The Director FP&A leads forecasting, AOP, long-range planning, and performance management while partnering across Product, Commercial, Accounting, Controllership, ERP, Dover Digital, and Dover Corporate to strengthen business visibility, scale planning capabilities, and support disciplined execution of strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Finance Leadership

• Serve as the trusted finance advisor to business and functional leaders, providing financial leadership, insights, and challenge to support strategic decision-making and long-term value creation.
• Lead the development and execution of the company's financial planning framework, including Monthly Forecasts, Annual Operating Plans (AOP), and Long-Range Strategic Plans (LRP).
• Translate business strategies into actionable financial plans, identifying growth opportunities, investment priorities, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Partner with commercial, product, operations, and engineering leaders to support profitable growth initiatives and resource allocation decisions.
• Prepare executive and board-level analyses, business reviews, and performance updates that drive informed decision-making.

Financial Planning & Performance Management

• Own company-wide forecasting, budgeting, and performance management processes.
• Deliver timely and insightful analysis of revenue, bookings, gross margin, operating expenses, EBITDA, cash flow, and working capital performance.
• Drive accountability across the organization through KPI development, variance analysis, and performance reviews.
• Evaluate business performance drivers and recommend corrective actions to achieve financial commitments.
• Develop forward-looking insights and scenarios to support decision-making in a dynamic business environment.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Business Partnership

• Act as the central finance business partner across Commercial, Product Management, Customer Success, Operations, Engineering, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Accounting functions.
• Facilitate alignment among stakeholders by translating business strategies and operational priorities into financial plans and measurable performance objectives.
• Lead cross-functional reviews to identify risks, opportunities, resource requirements, and corrective actions necessary to achieve strategic and financial goals.
• Foster collaboration between regional and functional teams to drive consistent decision-making and execution across the organization.
• Serve as the primary financial liaison between Systech, Dover Digital, and Dover Corporate leadership teams.

Pricing & Commercial Partnership

• Partner with Product and Commercial leadership to provide financial analysis and strategic input on pricing and commercial models, ensuring alignment with growth and profitability objectives.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of approved pricing structures through collaboration with ERP, Business Systems, and operational teams.

Process, Systems & Transformation

• Drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, reporting, and planning capabilities to enhance decision-making, efficiency, and scalability.
• Partner with ERP, Business Systems, Accounting, and operational teams to strengthen data integrity, streamline processes, and improve financial visibility.
• Support the implementation and optimization of systems, tools, and automation initiatives that enable business growth and operational excellence.

Governance & Collaboration

• Partner closely with the Accounting and Controllership teams to ensure alignment between financial planning, management reporting, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Support quarter-end close activities, audit requirements, and external reporting needs as necessary.
• Support alignment with Dover financial policies, controls, and governance requirements in partnership with Accounting and Controllership.
• Represent Systech in Dover Digital and Corporate finance initiatives, driving alignment and adoption of best practices across the broader organization.

Team Leadership

• Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing FP&A team consisting of three direct reports supporting three global legal entities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective coordination across finance teams located in the United States and Europe.
• Build organizational capabilities and succession plans to support future business growth and increasing complexity.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline required; MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent advanced qualification preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including FP&A, business partnering, and performance management within a global organization.
• Demonstrated success leading forecasting, AOP, strategic planning, and business performance management processes.
• Experience supporting software, SaaS, industrial technology, manufacturing, or technology-enabled businesses preferred.
• Experience with buy-side M&A, including target assessment, due diligence support, financial modeling, and company valuation methodologies.
• Experience with NetSuite and OneStream preferred.
• Experience or strong interest in the pharmaceutical industry preferred, including familiarity with operational technology deployed in drug manufacturing.
• Experience leading teams and supporting multiple legal entities across geographies and cultures.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong commercial and operational acumen.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling capabilities.
• Ability to influence and challenge senior leaders through data-driven insights and business partnership.
• Strong executive presence with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change, process improvements, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to build strong relationships across functions, business units, and cultures.
• Demonstrates strong curiosity, learning agility, and a sustained drive for success, proactively seeking opportunities to improve outcomes and raise performance standards.
• High degree of integrity, accountability, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Success Measures

• Deliver accurate and actionable forecasts that improve business predictability and decision-making.
• Lead a best-in-class AOP and strategic planning process that aligns resources with growth priorities.
• Drive enhanced visibility into business performance through meaningful KPIs, analytics, and reporting.
• Improve the effectiveness and scalability of financial systems, processes, and planning capabilities.
• Establish yourself as the trusted finance partner to business leadership, Dover Digital, and Dover Corporate stakeholders.
• Build and develop a highly engaged, high-performing FP&A team that enables sustainable and profitable growth.

#LI-BM1

#LI-HYBRID

STATEMENT OF NON-INCLUSIVITY

This job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities that may be given to any employee. The duties and responsibilities outlined in this position may be added to or changed when deemed appropriate and necessary by the person who is managerially responsible for this position.

Work Arrangement : Full Time, Exempt

Salary Range : 150K - 240K + bonus

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.