FP&A Director

Xerxes Global•Bloomington, MN

15h

About The Position

We’re now seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial FP&A leader. This is a unique opportunity to come in and work closely directly with the CEO and Senior Leadership team, build FP&A processes, develop financial models, and provide strategic insights to support the company's growth trajectory. The FP&A Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy of the organization. Financial Planning & Reporting: Drive the budgeting and forecasting process, partnering with cross-functional teams to develop accurate and actionable financial plans ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Assume ownership of the company's P&L, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and transparency in financial reporting. Partner with shared service departments for accounting functions and ensure alignment with overall financial objectives. Financial Modeling and Analysis: Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business scenarios, investment opportunities, and strategic initiatives. Evaluate product performance, and market dynamics to optimize profitability and drive growth. Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) for various business functions and develop reporting frameworks, highlighting areas of opportunity and risk to senior management. Design and implement dashboards and reports to track KPIs and monitor business performance. Business Partnering & Leadership: Provide financial insights and guidance on new product launches, pricing strategies, market expansion initiatives, and other business opportunities. Serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, offering expertise and analysis to support decision-making and drive financial performance. Oversee day-to-day operations of the FP&A function, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and relevance of financial reporting and analysis. Collaborate closely with senior leadership and department heads to understand business drivers, key performance metrics, and strategic priorities. Process Improvement & Optimization: Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, enhance data integrity, and improve efficiency within the FP&A function. Implement best practices for financial planning, reporting, and analysis, leveraging technology and automation where applicable. Drive initiatives to optimize resource allocation, maximize ROI, and support overall financial health and growth of the organization Requirements: While we’re looking for some specific experiences and skillsets, nothing is more important than a strong can-do attitude, resilience in the face of change, and a passion for learning and creating. Some of the things you might bring to the role include 6-11 years of relevant professional experience Undergraduate B.S. Degree - emphasis in Accounting & Finance, CPA, CFA, or CMA preferred Worked in cross-functional environments and have led cross-functional teams Experience with business intelligence and/or planning and budgeting software applications Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Requirements

6-11 years of relevant professional experience
Undergraduate B.S. Degree - emphasis in Accounting & Finance, CPA, CFA, or CMA preferred
Worked in cross-functional environments and have led cross-functional teams
Experience with business intelligence and/or planning and budgeting software applications
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Drive the budgeting and forecasting process, partnering with cross-functional teams to develop accurate and actionable financial plans ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Assume ownership of the company's P&L, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and transparency in financial reporting.
Partner with shared service departments for accounting functions and ensure alignment with overall financial objectives.
Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business scenarios, investment opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
Evaluate product performance, and market dynamics to optimize profitability and drive growth.
Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) for various business functions and develop reporting frameworks, highlighting areas of opportunity and risk to senior management.
Design and implement dashboards and reports to track KPIs and monitor business performance.
Provide financial insights and guidance on new product launches, pricing strategies, market expansion initiatives, and other business opportunities.
Serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, offering expertise and analysis to support decision-making and drive financial performance.
Oversee day-to-day operations of the FP&A function, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and relevance of financial reporting and analysis.
Collaborate closely with senior leadership and department heads to understand business drivers, key performance metrics, and strategic priorities.
Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, enhance data integrity, and improve efficiency within the FP&A function.
Implement best practices for financial planning, reporting, and analysis, leveraging technology and automation where applicable.
Drive initiatives to optimize resource allocation, maximize ROI, and support overall financial health and growth of the organization