Director, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis
About The Position
The Director, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis leads financial planning, forecasting, business analysis, and strategic decision support. The role partners with leaders across Operations, Commercial, Business Development, IT, HR, and Corporate Functions to evaluate performance, identify opportunities, and support business initiatives. The position translates business objectives into financial plans, leads forecasting and budgeting processes, manages complex financial analyses, and delivers actionable insights to senior leadership. It offers significant exposure to executive leadership and contributes to operational and financial performance in a fast-paced environment. The role requires regular, hybrid attendance at the F&B Center of Excellence in Bethesda.
Requirements
- 7–10 years of progressive experience in corporate finance, FP&A, management consulting, investment banking, analytics, accounting, or related disciplines.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Advanced expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
- Experience leading annual planning and forecasting processes across multiple functions or business units.
- Strong executive communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence decision-making.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.
Nice To Haves
- MBA, CPA, CFA, or another relevant professional designation.
- Experience in Hospitality, Travel Retail, Retail, Consumer Products, Airport Concessions, or a related industry.
- Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SAP, Anaplan, Power Query, AI-enabled analytics, or similar tools.
Responsibilities
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning across operating segments and corporate functions.
- Develop and oversee financial models, scenarios, and business cases for capital investments, commercial opportunities, strategic initiatives, labor planning, and operational decisions.
- Lead variance analysis of actual, budget, forecast, and prior-year results, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
- Monitor business performance trends and recommend ways to improve profitability, productivity, and resource allocation.
- Manage executive reporting, business reviews, Board materials, performance dashboards, and strategic presentations.
- Support evaluation of new business opportunities, acquisitions, partnerships, and investment decisions.
- Lead development and implementation of forecasting methodologies, planning processes, and analytical tools.
- Coordinate finance support for Operations, Commercial, IT, HR, Brands, Supply Chain, and Business Development.
- Provide expertise on business performance drivers and the financial implications of strategic initiatives.
- Mentor and develop analysts and other finance team members, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
- Support special projects and executive requests related to financial performance, growth initiatives, and enterprise priorities.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, flex, or sick time
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Company-paid life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Training and career growth opportunities
- Referral program with a bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
