Director, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis

Worldpac•Oak Brook, IL

68d

About The Position

The Director, Corporate FP&A is a strategic leader responsible for managing and optimizing the company’s financial planning processes, including long-range planning, annual budgeting, dynamic forecasting, contingency planning, and analysis of actual results. This role partners closely with executive leadership, providing actionable insights and supporting enterprise-wide initiatives to drive business growth and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
8+ years of progressive FP&A experience with a strong accounting foundation.
Experience in a product-driven industry (manufacturing or distribution required).
Proven expertise in bank reporting, management P&L, and strategic planning.
Hands-on experience with Oracle EPM (FP&A module) or similar financial systems.
Deep understanding of financial reporting, systems, and US GAAP.
Prior experience in distribution or related industry required.
Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Experience with private equity-backed companies preferred.

Responsibilities

Executive Reporting & Communication: Present company-wide financial results, trends, and insights to the CEO, CFO, and Operating Committee to support informed decision-making.
Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with business leaders to identify, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive business performance.
Management P&L Ownership: Build and enhance management P&L reporting, delivering clear, actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
Oracle EPM Leadership: Lead implementation and optimization of Oracle EPM (FP&A module), ensuring integration with financial systems. Partner with IT, accounting, and business stakeholders to define requirements and manage project timelines.
Forecasting & Budgeting: Oversee monthly forecasts and annual budgeting in partnership with business units, ensuring accuracy and strategic alignment.
Board Communications: Prepare financial planning materials for Board of Directors presentations to support strategic discussions.
Strategic Modeling & Analytics: Provide advanced financial modeling and analytics for growth initiatives, restructuring, and major investments.
Accounting Alignment: Act as the primary liaison with accounting to ensure alignment on financial close, reporting, and compliance.
Bank Reporting & Compliance: Oversee timely and accurate bank reporting and ensure regulatory compliance in partnership with Accounting.
Cash Flow & Working Capital: Analyze working capital and cash flow to support operational and strategic goals.
Performance Monitoring: Track progress against goals, model corrective actions, and develop dynamic forecasts and scenario analyses.
Process Improvement: Identify and implement system and process enhancements to improve financial reporting and analysis.
Capital Planning: Manage the corporate capital planning process to ensure optimal resource allocation.
Incentive Plan Management: Prepare financial targets for corporate incentive plans.
Risk & Opportunity Assessment: Monitor and model the impact of operational and external changes to assess risks and opportunities.
Long-Range Planning: Lead development and analysis of multi-year financial plans in coordination with strategic planning.
M&A Support: Partner with the CFO to model acquisition and divestiture opportunities.
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop FP&A staff to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
Ad Hoc Analysis: Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support as requested by the CEO/CFO.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.