Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Addison Group$220K — $280K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred.
  • 15+ years of progressive Finance and/or FP&A experience, including leadership roles.
  • 8+ years managing and developing finance teams.
  • Experience in a publicly traded environment; Fortune 500 experience preferred.
  • Deep expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and financial statement analysis.
  • Strong understanding of operational KPIs, profitability analysis, working capital, and cash flow.
  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Own the annual budget and long-term financial planning process across multiple business units.
  • Deliver executive-level financial reporting with actionable insights on revenue, margins, and cash flow.
  • Build financial models for evaluating growth opportunities and strategic decisions.
  • Analyze business performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities affecting financial results.
  • Lead variance analysis and provide clear recommendations based on financial performance.
  • Develop profitability analysis across various segments and enhance KPI dashboards for better visibility.
  • Partner with different functional teams to support business planning and decision-making.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with leading national providers.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Company Provided Basic Life and Accident Death & Dismemberment insurance.
  • Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Company Holidays.
  • 401(k) plan with generous company match.
Full Job Description
Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

The Senior Director of FP&A will be a key finance leader responsible for driving financial planning, forecasting, performance analysis, and strategic decision support across the organization. Reporting to the Vice President of FP&A, this role will partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to improve profitability, optimize resources, and support long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities
  • Own the annual budget, recurring forecast cycles, and long-term financial planning process across multiple business units and locations.
  • Deliver executive-level financial reporting and provide actionable insights around revenue, margins, EBITDA, operating expenses, cash flow, and working capital.
  • Build and maintain financial models to evaluate growth opportunities, acquisitions, capital investments, pricing initiatives, and other strategic decisions.
  • Analyze business performance and identify key trends, risks, opportunities, and drivers impacting financial results.
  • Lead budget-to-actual, forecast-to-actual, and year-over-year variance analysis, translating results into clear recommendations for leadership.
  • Develop profitability and performance analysis across customers, products, branches, regions, and markets.
  • Create and enhance KPI dashboards and management reporting that improve visibility into financial and operational performance.
  • Partner with Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, Accounting, and other functional leaders to support business planning and decision-making.
  • Support acquisition, integration, expansion, and due diligence activities through financial modeling and analysis.
  • Standardize forecasting and reporting practices while improving forecast accuracy, data integrity, and overall planning efficiency.
  • Lead and develop the FP&A team, establishing clear expectations while strengthening analytical and business-partnering capabilities.
  • Improve finance systems, reporting tools, and automation through collaboration with Finance and IT, including ERP and business intelligence platforms such as Power BI.
  • Prepare financial presentations and recommendations for executive leadership, Board meetings, and other key stakeholders.
  • Support broader finance transformation initiatives and continuous improvement efforts across the organization.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred.
  • 15+ years of progressive Finance and/or FP&A experience, including significant leadership responsibility.
  • 8+ years of experience managing and developing finance teams.
  • Experience in a publicly traded environment; Fortune 500 experience strongly preferred.
  • Deep expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, strategic planning, and financial statement analysis.
  • Strong understanding of operational KPIs, profitability analysis, working capital, cash flow, and performance management.
  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities.
  • Experience supporting multi-location or multi-business-unit organizations.
  • Industry experience within distribution, building products, commercial construction, retail, industrial operations, or manufacturing preferred.
  • Experience working with ERP, enterprise planning, reporting, and business intelligence systems.
  • Strong executive communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear business recommendations.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and partner effectively across operational and corporate functions.

Compensation:
  • Base salary: $220,000 - $280,000 per year
  • Bonus: 20%-30% Target Bonus
  • Equity: This role is eligible to participate in the equity plan

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to help you thrive inside and outside of work. Our excellent package includes:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision plans with leading national providers
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Company Provided Basic Life and Accident Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage
  • Legal Insurance Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Company Holidays
  • 401(k) plan with generous company match

About Addison Group

Addison Group is a professional staffing and consulting firm that provides services in the areas of information technology, finance and accounting, healthcare, human resources, and administration. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Addison Group has over 2500 employees and operates in 22 locations across the United States. The company has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private staffing firms in the United States by Inc. Magazine.
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