Interim Director of FP&A – Office of the CFO Practice
About The Position
East 57th Street Partners' Office of the CFO Practice is seeking an Interim Director of FP&A to support clients in the Austin metro area. This role is crucial for leading financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting functions, providing essential insights to CFOs, private equity sponsors, and executive teams. The objective is to drive data-driven decision-making, financial modeling, and strategic planning to improve business performance and maximize value creation. This interim position offers the chance to make an immediate impact by assisting businesses with financial transformations, transaction readiness, and M&A integration.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive FP&A and finance leadership experience.
- Prior experience as a Director of FP&A in a private equity-backed environment preferred.
- Strong expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and strategic planning.
- Experience with M&A due diligence, financial integrations, and transaction execution.
- Hands-on experience with business intelligence tools, ERP systems, and advanced Excel modeling.
- Ability to partner with executive teams, investors, and operational leaders to drive business performance.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- MBA, CFA, or CPA preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes to support business growth and profitability.
- Develop and refine financial models to assess business performance, scenario planning, and strategic initiatives.
- Partner with executive leadership and private equity sponsors to provide actionable financial insights.
- Optimize key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational reporting to drive business efficiency.
- Support M&A due diligence and post-transaction financial integration as needed.
- Streamline financial processes and systems to enhance reporting accuracy and decision-making.
- Drive working capital management, cash flow forecasting, and cost optimization strategies.
- Mentor and develop FP&A teams to build high-performing finance functions.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
