Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
About The Position
GardaWorld is seeking a Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join the organization and lead enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance management across its U.S. operations. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Finance & Administration, this role provides financial insights that support operational excellence, revenue growth, margin expansion, and long-term strategic objectives. As a key member of the Finance leadership team, the Director will partner with business unit leaders, Operations, HR, Accounting, and executive leadership to deliver actionable analysis and recommendations that strengthen decision-making and business performance. The role will also advance finance capabilities through process improvement, automation, enhanced analytics, and scalable reporting solutions. The successful candidate will combine strong financial expertise, an understanding of business operations, and proven leadership capabilities with a hands-on approach to solving complex challenges in a large, service-driven organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- 10+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, corporate finance, business analytics, or related experience.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing finance teams and business partnerships.
- Experience supporting large, multi-site, labor-intensive organizations preferred.
- Experience within business services, security services, workforce management, logistics, facilities management, staffing, or similar industries strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success leading budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and performance management functions.
- Experience with AI-enabled analytics and data platforms such as Snowflake is a plus but is not required.
- Experience with ERP systems, financial planning software, business intelligence tools, and advanced reporting platforms.
- Strong understanding of labor economics, workforce analytics, customer profitability, contract-level financial analysis, and operational performance metrics.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics platforms.
- Proven ability to influence senior leadership and drive cross-functional initiatives.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AI-enabled analytics and data platforms such as Snowflake is a plus but is not required.
Responsibilities
- Lead the annual budgeting process, monthly forecasting cycles, and long-range strategic financial planning activities across multiple business units.
- Develop and maintain driver-based financial models that support revenue forecasting, labor planning, profitability analysis, and business decision-making.
- Analyze business performance and provide financial recommendations to improve revenue growth, operating margins, productivity, and cash flow.
- Partner with operational leadership to evaluate pricing strategies, customer profitability, labor utilization, contract performance, and new business opportunities.
- Lead scenario planning and sensitivity analyses to identify financial risks, opportunities, and potential operational impacts.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, integration activities, and other strategic initiatives through detailed financial analysis and business case development.
- Provide financial leadership for capital investment decisions, system implementations, and major operational projects.
- Lead monthly business reviews and performance discussions with executive leadership and operational management teams.
- Analyze actual versus budget, forecast, and prior-year performance while identifying key drivers and actionable recommendations.
- Develop and maintain executive-level dashboards, scorecards, and reporting packages that provide timely insight into financial and operational performance.
- Support operational leaders in developing action plans to address performance gaps and capitalize on business opportunities.
- Lead the development, enhancement, and administration of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting systems.
- Partner with Accounting, IT, HR, Payroll, and Operations to improve data quality, reporting automation, and business intelligence capabilities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that streamline budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analytical processes.
- Establish strong governance practices around financial data, reporting hierarchies, assumptions, and key metrics.
- Use automation, data visualization tools, AI-enabled analytics, and emerging technologies to increase efficiency and improve decision support.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of financial models, databases, reporting tools, and management dashboards.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team focused on business partnership, analytical excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Establish departmental goals, priorities, performance standards, and development plans.
- Build organizational capabilities through coaching, succession planning, cross-training, and knowledge sharing.
- Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and customer service throughout the finance organization.
- Ensure appropriate documentation, controls, and standardized processes are maintained across all FP&A activities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- 401(k) with employer matching contributions
- Paid time off (PTO) policy
- Paid holidays
- Disability coverage
- Life insurance options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
