Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
About The Position
The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) leads Dole Packaged Foods’ corporate FP&A team and drives financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting across the enterprise. The role consolidates inputs from finance sub-functions to provide executives with a comprehensive, forward-looking view of company performance. It ensures consistency in planning, rigorously tests assumptions, supports strategic decision-making with actionable insights, and aligns financial targets with company strategy. The position is hybrid, with work split between home and the Westlake Village, California office. Hybrid is defined as working in the office three times per week. Occasional travel may be required.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience leading enterprise-wide financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
- Experience managing and mentoring a team of finance professionals.
- Demonstrated experience in executive-level performance management and financial reporting.
- Experience in scenario modeling, risk analysis, and strategic decision support.
- Strong knowledge of financial drivers in Commercial, Supply Chain, and Revenue Growth Management (RGM).
- Proficiency in financial modeling and risk assessment techniques.
- Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in financial management and corporate governance.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Ability to sit and use a computer for extended periods; answer phones and use a variety of office equipment; lift 15 pounds and reach overhead.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or advanced degree in Finance or a related discipline.
- Familiarity with financial planning tools such as Hyperion and SAP Analytics Cloud.
Responsibilities
- Lead annual budget, Latest Estimate (LE), and long-range planning cycles across all functions, ensuring aligned assumptions and corporate targets.
- Lead consolidated financial reporting, variance analysis, and executive presentations to translate business results into actionable insights.
- Validate and challenge financial drivers from Commercial, Supply Chain, and Revenue Growth Management (RGM) to ensure consistency, accuracy, and strategic alignment.
- Build dynamic scenario models to assess macroeconomic, volume, cost, and pricing scenarios and help leadership anticipate risks and trade-offs.
- Lead cross-functional efforts to improve planning tools, reporting standards, and clarity on planning roles.
- Manage and mentor FP&A team members, providing leadership, guidance, and professional development opportunities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
