Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Encompass Health • Birmingham, AL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Encompass Health is the leader in the inpatient rehabilitation industry, you’ll feel the Encompass Health difference as soon as you join. We collaborate and provide high-quality, compassionate, individualized care for our patients, allowing us time to get to know them and help them achieve their goals during their rehabilitation journey.

Position Purpose
The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is a key finance leader responsible for enterprise-level budgeting, weekly and quarterly forecasting, corporate financial modeling, and executive reporting. The Director serves as a strategic partner to the SVP, Finance and works closely with Investor Relations, Accounting, and Treasury to support external reporting, earnings preparation, and senior leadership decision-making. The role manages a Senior Financial Analyst and plays a critical role in delivering timely, accurate, and insightful financial analysis to executive management and the Board of Directors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8–12+ years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience, preferably in a publicly traded company.

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, consolidation, and analysis of the company’s annual budget and weekly, monthly, and quarterly forecasts. Oversee the quarterly consolidated financial models for the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow. Ensure internal forecasts align with externally communicated guidance and performance narratives.
• Provide variance analysis, root-cause explanations, and forward-looking insights to senior leadership. Perform scenario and sensitivity analysis to support decision-making.
• Partner closely with Investor Relations to help prepare for quarterly earnings calls, including earnings materials, talking points, and analytical support. Support preparation of earnings decks, scripts, Q&A support materials, and internal briefing documents.
• Prepare executive-level financial presentations for the Board of Directors, CEO, CFO, and senior leadership. Deliver clear, concise insights on performance, trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Works with Financial Systems, Consolidation and Internal Reporting personnel to create reporting
• Directly manage and develop a Senior Financial Analyst.
• Foster a culture of analytical rigor and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A community of people who love what they do. Yes, we see that as a benefit.

What This Job Offers

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