Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

RDO Equipment Co. • Fargo, ND

10d

About The Position

The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis plays a critical leadership role in shaping how the organization understands its performance, plans for the future, and makes data‑driven decisions. This role goes beyond reporting numbers—it translates complex financial data into insights that influence strategy, guide decision making, and improve business outcomes across the organization. As a trusted partner to senior leaders, the Director of FP&A helps connect financial results to operational realities, ensuring the business has clear visibility into what’s working, what’s changing, and where opportunities exist. Specific Duties Include: RDO Equipment Co. invests heavily in its leaders and people. We uphold a clearly defined set of leadership competencies and expectations for all leaders: Develop an engaged team – Coach and develop teams by focusing on long-term growth and development while empowering individuals to own and drive results in their area of responsibility. Establish trusting relationships by recognizing individual contributions, while also consistently evaluating performance gaps and addressing through fair performance management efforts. Build strategic relationships – Effectively work with internal and external stakeholders to create collaborative partnerships. Work to foster environments where customer relationships are focused on long-term objectives, not short-term gain. Successfully mediate conflict and resolve disputes through leveraging trusted partnerships. Communicate with purpose – Communicate openly and create an environment of trust through proactive follow-up. Encourage open sharing of ideas and thoughts on what is working and what is not. Lead by example in always sharing the “why” related to decisions, progress and organizational direction. Model authentic leadership – Influence teams by knowing personal strengths, opportunities, style and approach. Demonstrate accountability and humility by owning opportunities for growth and admitting mistakes. Inspire others to grow and learn by demonstrating a personal commitment to continuous learning. Model resiliency by overcoming temporary setbacks while maintaining a clear vision of organizational priorities. Deliver results – Lead operational excellence by driving a sense of passion and urgency to deliver on business objectives. Align team goals with organizational priorities and create accountability by holding self and others to high standards around decisions, commitments, performance and outcomes. What you’ll do In this role, you will lead and evolve the organization’s financial planning and analytical capabilities. You’ll oversee enterprise‑wide analysis of financial performance, forecasts, and operating plans, while partnering closely with leaders across the business to improve decision‑making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business
• Strong experience (10+ years) leading financial planning, analysis, and performance management within a complex organization.
• Proven ability to think strategically while remaining grounded in data and detail.
• Confidence influencing senior leaders and guiding cross‑functional conversations.
• A collaborative leadership style with a passion for developing talent and improving how work gets done.
• Ability to travel 30%

Responsibilities

• Lead financial performance analysis across the organization, providing clear insight into trends, risks, and opportunities tied to revenue, costs, margins, and profitability.
• Translate data into strategy , delivering actionable analysis that supports pricing decisions, cost management, inventory planning, and investment prioritization.
• Partner cross‑functionally with leaders in operations, sales, and other teams to ensure financial plans align with business objectives and real‑world execution.
• Guide budgeting and forecasting efforts , lead and administer bi-annual business reviews including evaluating current and projected operating costs, understanding budget constraints, and modeling future scenarios.
• Develop and deliver executive‑level reporting , clearly communicating financial results, key drivers, and forward‑looking insights to senior leadership.
• Build and mentor a high‑performing FP&A team , fostering strong analytical skills, business acumen, and a mindset focused on continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

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