FP&A Director, Global

Fortive•Pittsburgh, PA

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

Industrial Scientific is seeking a high-impact Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead global FP&A across a complex, multi-regional organization. This role sits at the center of strategic decision-making, providing critical financial insights that shape the company’s long-term growth trajectory. As a key business partner to the executive leadership team, you will drive global planning, performance management, and capital allocation, while building a high-performing FP&A organization. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence strategy at scale, working closely with leaders across commercial, operations, and product functions worldwide.

Requirements

10+ years in FP&A, Corporate finance or Finance Business Partnership
5+ years in a global leadership role managing multi-regional teams
Experience in complex, fast-paced industries (e.g., manufacturing, technology, or software/services) preferred
Strong understanding of international markets, operational drivers, and financial performance levers
Experience navigating currency exposure and cross-border business environments
Advanced financial modeling skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
Proven ability to influence strategic decisions through data-driven analysis
Track record of building and developing high-performing global teams
Strong executive presence, with experience presenting to senior leadership
Expert in Excel-based financial modeling
Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
Exposure to consolidation tools (OneStream, Hyperion, HFM) and BI platforms (Power BI, Salesforce)
Strategic thinker with a hands-on, execution-oriented mindset
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
High level of adaptability, resilience, and ownership

Responsibilities

Lead the global 3–5 year strategic planning process, developing driver-based financial models aligned with growth strategy and market expansion.
Own the annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring rigor, accuracy, and alignment across all regions and business units.
Establish and enhance a global performance reporting framework, delivering clear insights on variances, key drivers, and actionable recommendations to executive leadership.
Proactively identify and quantify financial risks and opportunities, with direct ownership of the Americas region and oversight of FP&A best practices in EMEA and APAC.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team, regional leaders, and functional leaders, translating financial data into strategic business insights.
Partner with Commercial and R&D teams to evaluate ROI for key initiatives, including: Multi-year lease and commercial agreements, New market entry and expansion, Service center operating models, New product development.
Lead the design and governance of sales incentive programs, ensuring alignment with growth and profitability objectives.
Drive daily and weekly operational finance reviews, monitoring orders, revenue, cost of sales, and operating expenses to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
Partner with Accounting to strengthen cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
Provide financial leadership on capital allocation, including capex planning and investment prioritization.
Support M&A activities, including financial due diligence, valuation, and post-acquisition integration, with a focus on synergy realization and risk mitigation.
Lead and develop a global FP&A team, fostering a culture of accountability, analytical excellence, and continuous development.
Provide coaching and mentorship across regions (EMEA, APAC, LATAM) to elevate global finance capabilities and standardization.
Drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, systems, and tools, leveraging platforms such as Oracle, OneStream, Salesforce, and Power BI to enhance data accuracy and decision support.