Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

CMI Media Group•Parsippany, NJ

2d•$90,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Are you more than just a "spreadsheet builder"? Can you look at a complex grid of financial data and instantly extract the operational story behind it? As the Director of FP&A at CMI Media Group/Compas, you won't just compile numbers—you will translate them into executive action. Reporting directly to the EVP of Finance and Accounting, you will own the consolidation of our financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes. Serving as a strategic finance partner across our scaling business units, you will guide budgeting, revenue/expense forecasting, and profitability strategies. This is a high-visibility, high-impact leadership role where your insights will directly influence executive and parent company (WPP) decision-making.

Requirements

12+ years of progressive corporate finance, investment banking, or FP&A experience.
5+ years of direct people management experience with a proven track record of mentoring talent.
Experience working within an advertising, media, marketing services, or professional services agency model is highly preferred (understanding billability, utilization, and client-retainer models).
Deep understanding of how accounting entries (revenue recognition, accruals, timing differences, working capital) flow directly into the P&L and cash flow statement.
Advanced/expert level financial modeling skills in Excel.
Direct hands-on experience with Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) systems (Hyperion, Anaplan, Adaptive, or NetSuite/Workday Financials).
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Nice To Haves

MBA and/or CPA/CFA/FPAC certifications are highly valued.

Responsibilities

Own the Financial Story: Lead the annual budgeting, rolling forecasting, and long-range strategic planning (3-5 years) for our multi-state agency network.
Deliver Executive & Board Insights: Design, produce, and present monthly/quarterly Board reporting packages, investor-ready presentations, and executive KPI dashboards.
Drive Profitability & Business Partnering: Act as a dedicated advisor to business unit leads. Deliver deep-dive profitability analyses across client accounts, departments, staffing models, and media investment ROI.
Optimize & Automate: Lead the evolution of our FP&A technology stack (EPM, Anaplan, Adaptive, Excel, and emerging AI tools) to automate repetitive processes and establish a single source of truth.
Mentor and Lead: Oversee and coach a growing team (including our Cherry Hill-based Expense Budget Manager), elevating the output of the finance department to be highly strategic and insight-driven.