Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Smithville Communications•Ellettsville, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithville Communications is seeking a strategic, business‑minded Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to partner with executive leadership and drive enterprise‑wide financial insight, planning, and decision support. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role directly supervises two Financial Analysts, leads the FP&A function, supports long‑term strategy, and translates complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations that strengthen business performance. This role is 100% onsite at our Headquarters in Ellettsville, Indiana. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Direct applicants only. We are not seeking 3rd party recruitment services for this role. This is a high‑visibility leadership role for a finance professional who thrives at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and collaboration. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to expand enterprise influence and strategic leadership impact as the company grows and business needs evolve.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial modeling, and business analysis
Demonstrated experience providing financial guidance and recommendations to C‑suite leaders and company ownership
Commercial acumen and a strategic, business‑partnering approach
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
Advanced Excel and financial modeling expertise
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday) and FP&A tools (e.g., Anaplan, Hyperion, Adaptive Insights)
Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
Ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into actionable insights at all levels
Excellent communication and strong ability to present analysis and recommendations to Senior Leadership and ownership
High attention to detail with a proactive, continuous‑improvement mindset

Responsibilities

Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning processes
Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure data integrity, alignment, and sound assumptions
Provide insightful analysis and recommendations to senior leadership and ownership on financial performance, KPIs, and variance drivers to move the business forward
Serve as a trusted finance business partner to leaders across the organization
Lead and develop a team of Financial Analysts through coaching, goal‑setting, and performance management
Develop and maintain complex financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses
Oversee the preparation of management reporting and performance dashboards
Support investment analysis, capital planning, and business case development
Drive special projects to improve efficiency, analytics, and decision‑making