Sr. Director – FP&A Systems

Location: Irvine, CA or Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)
Employment Type: Permanent

About the Organization

Our client is a global technology company that develops innovative semiconductor and infrastructure solutions powering data centers, cloud computing, networking, storage, artificial intelligence, and enterprise technologies. The organization is committed to driving innovation through cutting-edge technology and digital transformation while fostering a collaborative, high-performance work environment.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Director – FP&A Systems to lead the strategy, implementation, and modernization of enterprise Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) systems. This executive will partner closely with Finance and IT leadership to drive digital transformation, enable data-driven decision-making, and deliver scalable planning solutions across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the enterprise FP&A systems strategy aligned with business objectives.

• Lead the modernization of FP&A platforms, including OneStream, Power BI, Databricks, and ERP integrations.

• Drive a GenAI-first approach to planning, forecasting, financial analysis, and executive reporting.

• Identify and implement AI use cases such as predictive forecasting, scenario planning, variance analysis, and automated executive insights.

• Partner with data science and engineering teams to deploy AI solutions with appropriate governance and security.

• Manage and continuously enhance the global FP&A technology ecosystem, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.

• Lead enterprise-wide finance transformation initiatives from strategy through execution.

• Establish governance frameworks, delivery standards, and continuous improvement processes.

• Serve as the primary technology partner for Finance and FP&A leadership.

• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing global teams.

• Manage vendor relationships, technology budgets (OpEx/CapEx), and strategic portfolios.

• Provide executive-level reporting on project health, risks, business value, and delivery progress.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance, IT, PMO, Security, Infrastructure, HR, and Legal.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.

• 10–15+ years of experience in IT, Enterprise Applications, or Finance Systems.

• Strong experience supporting FP&A and Corporate Finance organizations.

• Proven experience leading large-scale global technology transformation programs.

• Hands-on expertise with OneStream (preferred), ERP platforms, and enterprise finance applications.

• Experience with Power BI, Databricks, APIs, middleware, and enterprise integrations.

• Practical experience implementing Generative AI and AI-driven automation within finance processes.

• Strong understanding of AI governance, explainability, and responsible AI practices.

• Demonstrated success building and leading global teams.

• Excellent executive communication, stakeholder management, and strategic leadership skills.

• Experience supporting global finance organizations within the semiconductor or high-tech industry is highly preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Enterprise Performance Management (EPM)

• OneStream

• Power BI

• Databricks

• ERP Integrations

• Finance Digital Transformation

• AI & Analytics

• Annual Operating Planning (AOP)

• Long-Range Planning (LRP)

• Executive Reporting

• Program & Portfolio Management

• Cloud Technologies

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a strategic technology leader with extensive experience in enterprise finance systems, digital transformation, and AI-driven innovation. They have a proven track record of leading global teams, delivering complex enterprise initiatives, and partnering with executive stakeholders to modernize FP&A capabilities and drive measurable business value.