Sr Director Finance

First Student • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

First Student is seeking a Sr Director Finance to lead financial strategy and operations. This role involves planning, developing, and implementing strategies for operational management and development to meet organizational performance goals within budget and time constraints. The successful candidate will establish and maintain systems for measuring operational performance, monitor and report on operational issues and opportunities, and collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment with operational objectives. This position requires a strong understanding of financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, with significant exposure to Senior Management. First Student is a large organization focused on safely transporting students and passengers, committed to safety, innovation, and a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

• 4 year degree in accounting or finance
• CPA/MBA required
• At least 7 years of experience in accounting or finance with heavy concentration in financial analysis as well as budgeting and forecasting.
• Proven track record of excellent presentation and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops and implements strategy for operational management and development so as to meet agreed organizational performance plans within agreed budgets and timescales.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate systems for measuring necessary aspects of operational management and development.
• Monitors, measures and reports on operational issues, opportunities and development plans and achievements within agreed formats and timescales.
• Liaises with other functional/departmental managers so as to understand all necessary aspects and needs of operational development, and to ensure they are fully informed of operational objectives, purposes and achievements.
• Maintains awareness and knowledge of contemporary operational development theory and methods and provide suitable interpretation to directors, managers and staff within the organization.
• Contributes to the evaluation and development of operational strategy and performance in co-optation with the executive team.
• Manages and controls departmental expenditure within agreed budgets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director