Director, FP&A

Veritiv Corporation • Sandy Springs, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Director of Financial Planning and Analysis will lead a team responsible for providing comprehensive financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting to support strategic decision-making. This role requires strong analytical skills, exceptional leadership abilities, and a keen understanding of financial planning processes.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of related job experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Basic experience of simple office/operational systems.
• Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.
• Experienced in providing leadership to others regarding work related systems, processes, and challenges.
• Experienced in strategic management and leadership across company functions directing substantial resources over long time frames.
• Experience of interpreting strategy and policy in order to set and deliver objectives.
• Experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong customer service skills (friendly, courteous and helpful).
• Strong planning and organization skills are required.

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Analyze financial performance against key business metrics and document pertinent financial highlights.
• Support the strategic planning process by providing financial input and modeling.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business performance and efficiency.
• Manage, develop, and improve key financial processes, including forecasting, budget planning, performance reporting, long-range planning, cash flow, and balance sheet forecasting.
• Lead the corporate planning function, partnering with leadership team, channel/department heads and FP&A business teams to develop short-term forecasts, long-term strategic plans, annual budgets and financial reporting.
• Be an analytical thinker with the ability to identify strategic topics, synthesize complex ideas into clear frameworks, and use analysis to drive strategic priorities.
• Advise business leadership of opportunities and risks impacting business performance.
• Synchronize operating and financial strategy.
• Develop and implement financial strategies to support the company’s growth objectives and long-term goals.
• Provide comprehensive financial analysis, including variance analysis, profitability analysis, and scenario planning to inform business decisions.
• Collaborate with department heads and senior management to support strategic initiatives and provide financial insights.
• Assess financial risks and opportunities, providing recommendations to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
• Continuously improve financial planning processes and systems.
• Drive the financial aspects of strategic projects, including mergers, acquisitions, and investments.
• Design and implement advanced financial models and analytical tools.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Partner with business units to identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.
• Champion the use of technology and data analytics to improve financial planning processes.

Benefits

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director