Director, finance FP&A

Zaelab•Greendale, WI

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Director of Finance, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, is a strategic financial leader responsible for comprehensive financial planning, forecasting, and analysis that drives critical business decisions. This role balances hands-on financial modeling and reporting with strategic advisory responsibilities, partnering with executive leadership and functional teams to optimize financial performance and support organizational growth initiatives. The successful candidate will lead the FP&A function, own financial forecasting and reporting accuracy, and serve as a trusted financial advisor to the CFO and the broader executive leadership team.

Requirements

7-10 years of progressive financial experience in roles of increasing responsibility, demonstrating deep expertise in financial planning, analysis, and reporting
Demonstrated experience in high-growth environments, particularly in private equity-backed organizations or acquisitive corporate settings where financial rigor and rapid scaling are critical
Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, FP&A, and financial reporting; expert-level knowledge of forecasting methodologies, variance analysis, and scenario planning
Proven track record identifying and driving process improvements, implementing automation solutions, and leveraging AI and emerging tools to enhance financial operations and reduce cycle times
Deep understanding of industry-specific KPIs, business metrics, and how to translate financial data into actionable business insights that drive operational performance
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to diverse audiences including executive leaders and boards
Comfortable operating in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment; flexible and agile as business needs and goals shift

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive financial models to evaluate M&A opportunities, capital investments, and strategic business initiatives. Provide executive leadership with impact analysis, ROI projections, and scenario analysis to support complex decision-making.
Lead comprehensive annual budgeting processes that align financial resources with strategic priorities. Prepare monthly and quarterly P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow forecasts with variance analysis. Ensure cross-functional alignment and own forecast accuracy.
Prepare comprehensive financial insights, board decks, and executive dashboards that communicate financial position, trends, and strategic implications; support board presentations led by CFO. Deliver timely financial reports to business leaders and functional teams to support accountability and decision-making.
Partner with functional leaders (Sales, Operations, Marketing, R&D) to provide financial analysis supporting their strategic initiatives and KPI achievement. Translate financial data into actionable business insights that enable effective decision-making.
Serve as financial advisor to C-suite on significant contracts, partnerships, and business opportunities. Provide financial support and perspective on commercial and strategic decisions. Collaborate on working capital management and ensure compliance with GAAP standards.
Drive continuous process improvement through automation, AI-enabled tools, and financial systems enhancement. Maintain documentation of financial planning processes, methodologies, and control procedures to ensure consistency and auditability. Identify opportunities to reduce cycle times and improve efficiency.
Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team. Establish clear expectations, provide coaching, and create growth opportunities for team members.