Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Symbiotic Services • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Symbiotic Services is seeking an experienced Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead strategic financial operations for a dynamic, private equity–backed manufacturing organization in the upholstered furniture industry. This is a high-impact leadership role, ideal for a finance expert with deep operational and manufacturing finance experience, especially in PE-backed environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership in manufacturing.
• Strong proficiency in:
• 13-week cash flow forecasting
• Multi-unit financial management
• Labor and margin analysis
• Capex ROI assessments
• Scenario modeling

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and financial forecasting across all business units.
• Maintain rolling forecasts integrating operational and market data.
• Develop long-range financial models supporting growth and capital investments.
• Own the 13-week cash flow reporting and short/long-term liquidity planning.
• Optimize working capital through close collaboration with AR, AP, and inventory teams.
• Deliver financial oversight across multiple manufacturing units.
• Establish and standardize financial processes, KPIs, and reporting frameworks.
• Provide insights to improve operational efficiency and profitability.
• Conduct operations labor analysis and product margin evaluation.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and cost drivers alongside operations and supply chain.
• Lead Capex benefit analysis, including ROI and strategic assessments.
• Support investments in automation, equipment, and facilities.
• Prepare reporting for PE sponsors, lenders, and boards.
• Deliver insights aligned with EBITDA growth and value creation.
• Mentor finance team members.
• Improve systems and processes for faster, more accurate decision-making.
• Ensure internal controls and discipline in a high-paced environment.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Provide in-depth variance analysis and financial modeling.
• Support pricing, costing (BOMs), and KPI development across departments.
• Leverage analytics and modeling for strategic decision-making.

What This Job Offers

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