Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

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What We Offer!

• A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching
• Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees.  Biweekly pay for salaried employees.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
• A tuition reimbursement plan where employees are encouraged to continue their education and development
• For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit https://suddath.com/about/careers/ and scroll down to view our employee benefits. 

General position summary:

The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is responsible for directing, leading and overseeing financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical activities supporting strategic decision-making across business units and enterprise functions.

This role serves as a key financial advisor to senior leadership and business unit leaders, providing forward-looking insights and recommendations that drive financial performance and operational effectiveness. The Director partners closely with cross-functional leaders to align financial plans with business objectives, identify risks and opportunities, and enhance profitability and efficiency.

Position is On-site

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes across assigned business units or functions
• Lead long-range financial planning (LRP) and scenario modeling to support business strategy and growth initiatives
• Develop and maintain complex financial and operational models supporting forecasting, planning, and decision-making
• Analyze variances between actual results, forecasts, and budgets, and translate findings into actionable insights
• Develop, prepare and deliver enterprise-wide executive-level monthly, quarterly and annual financial and operational reporting and performance analysis
• Partner with senior leadership and business unit leaders to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Provide financial guidance on initiatives, including cost management, investments, and resource allocation
• Identify financial trends, recommend and implement performance improvement strategies and risk mitigation actions
• Actively participate in evaluation and implementations / upgrades of enterprise-wide systems
• Drive FP&A process improvements, including reporting automation, system enhancements, and data optimization
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and consistency of financial data across reporting systems and processes
• Establish and monitor key financial and operational KPIs to support accountability and performance management
• Proactively communicate financial risks and opportunities to leadership
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing FP&A team, including managers, senior analysts, and analysts, as needed

Job Skills Required:

• Strong analytical and advanced financial modeling capabilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills
• Intellectually curious, proactive in approach to learn and execute on business problems and scenarios
• Good understanding of US GAAP and financial statements
• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with cross-functional teams
• Executive presence with the ability to effectively support senior leadership decision-making
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple initiatives in a dynamic environment
• Strong work ethic with hands-on approach and able to work independently

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May supervise Financial Managers and Analysts and is responsible for coaching, development, and performance management.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field required. MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred. 10–12 + years of progressive FP&A, corporate finance, or related disciplines, including demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to influence business outcomes.

Travel:

• Less than 10% travel required

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Computer Operations:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to learn and effectively use software applications such as move management, accounting/billing, HRIS, timekeeping and other applications used in the performance of job duties

Planning/Organization:

• Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize situations and needs change throughout the workday
• Ability to multi-task and organize workflow to manage daily responsibilities, meet deadlines and prioritize work

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:

• None required

Working Conditions:

• Office/Cubicle working environment
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Physical/Environmental Demands:

Activity:

• Stand - Under 1/3 Time
• Walk - Under 1/3 Time
• Sit – Over 2/3 Time
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Over 2/3 Time
• Reach with hands and arms –  1/3 to 2/3 Time
• Climb or balance – None
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl – Under 1/3 Time
• Talk or hear – over 1/3 to 2/3 time
• Taste or smell – None
• Other - None

Physical Activity Level:

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms

Manual Dexterity:

• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials

Special Vision Requirements:

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus

The Suddath Companies is a multifaceted group of companies that specialize in worldwide corporate employee relocations, household moving, warehouse and logistics management and specialized transportation services.

The Suddath Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.