Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Jacuzzi Group

4h•Remote

About The Position

Jacuzzi Group is a leading global manufacturer of hot tubs, swim spas, baths, showers, saunas, and pool equipment. More than four thousand global employees work across a portfolio of brands, including Jacuzzi, Sundance Spas, Hydropool Swim Spas and Hot Tubs, DreamMaker, and more. With manufacturing and warehouse operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Italy, the United Kingdom, France, Brazil, Chile, and Australia, we have more than 70 years of experience Position Summary We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Director of FP&A – North America to lead financial planning and analysis for the North American segment of a global private equity-backed luxury appliance wellness products company. This role will serve as a critical business partner to the global CFO and North America leadership team, including the COO, CCO, CMO, CPO and CHRO, driving financial visibility, performance accountability, and value creation in a high-growth, performance-oriented environment. This role will be key to driving profitable growth for the business. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in a PE-backed or performance-driven organization, strong operational finance capabilities in a manufacturing organization, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights that improve EBITDA and cash flow. The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis is a remote position, but the candidate must be located in, and willing to work in, Eastern Standard Time zone.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
8–12+ years of progressive FP&A experience
Experience in a private equity-backed or highly performance-driven environment
Strong financial modeling and scenario analysis expertise
Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP and planning systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Adaptive, Anaplan)
Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and influence senior leaders
Experience in consumer goods, luxury products, manufacturing, or distribution
Experience in pricing and margin management
Exposure to board-level reporting
Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen
Data-driven decision maker
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and change
Executive presence and strong communication skills
High accountability and ownership mindset
Results-oriented with a focus on EBITDA growth and cash flow optimization

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA

Responsibilities

Deliver high quality, insightful monthly financial reporting packages for North America used by senior management including global CEO
Analyze revenue, gross margin, SG&A, and working capital performance
Identify risks and opportunities impacting EBITDA
Develop actionable insights to improve profitability and cash conversion
Serve as a trusted advisor to Sales, Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, and HR leaders
Translate financial metrics into operational levers
Support commercial decision-making and ROI analysis
Support engineering team in product development activities and decision making
Provide financial leadership for new product launches and market expansion
Support board reporting and investor updates with clear financial narratives
Prepare KPI dashboards and performance metrics aligned to PE reporting standards
Ensure financial rigor and forecasting accuracy in a fast-paced environment
Improve forecasting accuracy and reporting cadence
Enhance financial modeling tools and analytics capabilities
Drive standardization of KPIs and reporting across North America
Partner with Accounting to ensure alignment between actuals and forecasts