Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

National Vision•Alpharetta, GA

About The Position

National Vision is transforming Finance into a more integrated, forward-looking function that drives enterprise performance and decision-making. The Senior Director of Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis leads Corporate FP&A and oversees the company’s financial planning, performance management, and executive reporting cadence. The role establishes processes, standards, and accountability connecting financial close, reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning. In partnership across Finance and the business, the Senior Director delivers consistent, actionable financial insights while modernizing systems and strengthening organizational capabilities. The role leads enterprise Finance cadence and performance management; FP&A close analysis, management reporting, and three-statement analysis; enterprise forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning; Monthly Business Review and executive reporting; FP&A systems and process modernization; and the development of a high-performing FP&A team. It partners with Finance, business, Strategy, Investor Relations, BI, IT, Finance Systems, and Controllership stakeholders to support decisions and improve financial processes and data capabilities.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or corporate development, with exposure to enterprise planning and reporting.
6+ years with a strong financial foundation spanning P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, accounting close, and financial modeling.
6+ years of demonstrated ability to independently lead complex financial processes, drive cross-functional initiatives, and deliver measurable improvements.
3+ years of demonstrated success leading, coaching, and developing high-performing finance teams.
3+ years of demonstrated ability to manage financial systems architecture, partnering with technical experts to integrate enterprise planning, reporting, data infrastructure, and automation capabilities.
Four-year college degree or equivalent experience; a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline is required.
Advanced Excel, financial modeling, analytical problem-solving, and executive PowerPoint skills.
Strong accounting fluency and expertise in enterprise forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial performance management.
Expertise in data visualization tools; Power BI is preferred and Tableau is acceptable.
Experience with enterprise planning systems such as Oracle EPM, Hyperion, or equivalent, and strong data literacy.
Exceptional financial synthesis, executive communication, and presentation skills.
Proven change-leadership capability within evolving FP&A or transformation environments.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree, MBA, master's degree in a related field, CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional qualification.
Completion of a rigorous corporate financial leadership development, rotational finance, internal audit, or comparable professional training program.
Power BI experience preferred; Tableau is acceptable.

Responsibilities

Lead the enterprise Finance cadence across Corporate FP&A, Retail Finance, BI, Accounting, and other stakeholders.
Establish a financial management framework spanning the P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and key operational metrics.
Establish financial ownership, reporting standards, and performance review processes with accountable Finance and business leaders.
Lead FP&A close analysis and management reporting, partnering with Controllership on financial accuracy and integrity.
Oversee three-statement performance analysis, including variance explanations, financial bridges, working capital, and inventory.
Identify emerging financial risks, opportunities, and underlying performance drivers to inform management decisions.
Lead enterprise forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range financial planning across business and functional teams.
Establish driver-based forecasting, assumption governance, financial bridges, and measurable forecast-accuracy standards.
Oversee integrated financial models, scenario analysis, and financial guidance support in partnership with Strategy and Investor Relations.
Own Monthly Business Review and executive financial reporting, integrating performance insights across the enterprise.
Develop clear financial narratives and executive-ready materials supporting leadership decisions, Board reporting, and Investor Relations.
Lead FP&A systems and process modernization, integrating enterprise planning, reporting, data infrastructure, and automation.
Partner with BI, IT, and Finance Systems to establish scalable solutions, data integrity, and standardized financial tools.
Lead and develop a high-performing FP&A team through clear accountability, effective delegation, coaching, and performance management.
Independently drive functional priorities, resolve cross-functional challenges, and appropriately escalate material financial or strategic decisions.