Global FP&A Director - Software & Solutions

Dover Corporation•Princeton, NJ

4d•$180,000 - $240,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Dover Imaging & Identification (DII), a segment of Dover Corporation, designs, manufactures, and delivers industrial equipment, consumables, software, and services for marking and coding, consumer engagement, product traceability, authentication, and digital textile printing markets. DII includes Markem-Imaje, Blue Bite, Solaris Laser, Systech, MS Printing Solutions, and JK Group, and operates in more than 28 countries with over 40 offices and more than 3,000 employees worldwide. Systech is seeking a strategic, commercially oriented Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to advise executive leadership and help drive long-term value creation. The position translates business strategy into financial plans, performance insights, investment priorities, and actions that support profitable growth. The Director leads forecasting, annual operating plans, long-range planning, and performance management, partnering across Product, Commercial, Accounting, Controllership, ERP, Dover Digital, and Dover Corporate to improve business visibility, planning capabilities, and execution of strategic priorities. The role leads and develops an FP&A team of three direct reports supporting three global legal entities, with finance teams in the United States and Europe. The position is eligible for a discretionary performance-based bonus. Pay range: USD 180,000–240,000 annually.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
12 or more years of progressive finance leadership experience, including FP&A, business partnering, and performance management within a global organization.
Demonstrated success leading forecasting, AOP, strategic planning, and business performance management processes.
Experience leading teams and supporting multiple legal entities across geographies and cultures.
Strategic thinking with strong commercial and operational acumen.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling capabilities.
Ability to influence and challenge senior leaders through data-driven insights and business partnership.
Strong executive presence and excellent communication and presentation skills.
Proven ability to lead organizational change, process improvements, and cross-functional initiatives.
Collaborative leadership style and ability to build strong relationships across functions, business units, and cultures.
Curiosity, learning agility, sustained drive for success, and proactive effort to improve outcomes and raise performance standards.
High degree of integrity, accountability, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent advanced qualification.
Experience supporting software, SaaS, industrial technology, manufacturing, or technology-enabled businesses.
Buy-side M&A experience, including target assessment, due diligence support, financial modeling, and company valuation methodologies.
Experience with NetSuite and OneStream.
Experience or strong interest in the pharmaceutical industry, including familiarity with operational technology deployed in drug manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted finance advisor to business and functional leaders, providing financial leadership, insights, and constructive challenge for strategic decisions and long-term value creation.
Lead the financial planning framework, including monthly forecasts, Annual Operating Plans (AOP), and Long-Range Strategic Plans (LRP).
Translate business strategies into financial plans, identifying growth opportunities, investment priorities, and risk mitigation strategies.
Partner with commercial, product, operations, and engineering leaders on profitable growth initiatives and resource allocation decisions.
Prepare executive- and board-level analyses, business reviews, and performance updates.
Own company-wide forecasting, budgeting, and performance management processes.
Analyze revenue, bookings, gross margin, operating expenses, EBITDA, cash flow, and working capital performance.
Develop KPIs, conduct variance analysis and performance reviews, and drive organizational accountability.
Evaluate business performance drivers and recommend corrective actions to achieve financial commitments.
Develop forward-looking insights and scenarios to support decisions in a dynamic business environment.
Act as the central finance business partner across Commercial, Product Management, Customer Success, Operations, Engineering, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Accounting.
Translate business strategies and operational priorities into financial plans and measurable performance objectives, facilitating stakeholder alignment.
Lead cross-functional reviews to identify risks, opportunities, resource requirements, and corrective actions needed to achieve strategic and financial goals.
Foster collaboration among regional and functional teams to support consistent decision-making and execution.
Serve as the primary financial liaison between Systech, Dover Digital, and Dover Corporate leadership teams.
Partner with Product and Commercial leadership on financial analysis and strategic input regarding pricing and commercial models.
Collaborate with ERP, Business Systems, and operational teams on implementing and monitoring approved pricing structures.
Improve FP&A processes, reporting, and planning capabilities to enhance decision-making, efficiency, and scalability.
Partner with ERP, Business Systems, Accounting, and operational teams to strengthen data integrity, streamline processes, and improve financial visibility.
Support implementation and optimization of systems, tools, and automation initiatives that enable business growth and operational excellence.
Coordinate with Accounting and Controllership to align financial planning, management reporting, and statutory reporting requirements.
Support quarter-end close activities, audit requirements, and external reporting needs as necessary.
Support compliance with Dover financial policies, controls, and governance requirements in partnership with Accounting and Controllership.
Represent Systech in Dover Digital and Corporate finance initiatives, encouraging alignment and adoption of best practices.
Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing FP&A team of three direct reports supporting three global legal entities.
Foster accountability, collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement within the team.
Coordinate effectively across finance teams in the United States and Europe.
Build organizational capabilities and succession plans to support business growth and increasing complexity.