Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Copart•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Copart, Inc. a technology leader and the premier online vehicle auction platform globally, with over 200 facilities located across the world, Copart links vehicle sellers to more than 750,000 buyers in over 190 countries. We believe in providing an unmatched experience, every day and everywhere, driven by our people, processes, and technology. Job Summary: The Director of FP&A will lead the FP&A team in the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis processes for the company. This role is critical in supporting executive decision-making, ensuring financial rigor, and driving business performance through insightful analytics and strategic financial guidance. This role will also lead on corporate development/M&A opportunities as they arise. The ideal candidate will have deep financial expertise, strong business acumen, and a collaborative leadership style.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, preferably within large, complex organizations
Strong leadership experience, including managing teams and influencing senior executives
Expert-level financial modeling and analysis skills
Exceptional communication and presentation abilities
Proficient in ERP systems and experience in MS Office, Power BI, Tableau, SQL
Ability to think strategically while also executing tactically in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in a public company or global business
Exposure to mergers & acquisitions
Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations
High integrity, with a results-oriented, ownership mindset

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Budgeting: Lead the annual budget process, long-range planning, and periodic reforecasting efforts across business units and corporate functions.
Financial Analysis: Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial analysis to support executive decision-making, including variance analysis, scenario modeling, and ROI evaluations.
Reporting: Develop and enhance management reporting packages, KPIs, and dashboards to communicate financial and operational performance to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
Business Partnership: Collaborate with business leaders to align financial plans with strategic goals, support investment decisions, and ensure accountability for financial performance.
Team Leadership: Manage and develop a team of FP&A professionals, fostering a high-performance culture and driving process improvements and automation.
Executive Support: Serve as a key finance partner to the CFO and executive leadership team, providing clear insights and recommendations to support business strategy.
Process Improvement & Tools: Identify and implement improvements in FP&A processes, systems and data integrity to drive efficiency and scalability.
Corporate Development / M&A Corporate responsibilities include identifying and evaluating potential deals, conducting due diligence, reviewing terms, and managing integration processes