Job Title:

Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Overview:

Job Title:
Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Overview
The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for the timely execution of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting for the Technology business unit. This critical role involves collaborating with Technology Finance, Corporate FP&A and Technology Leadership to provide strong financial management and insights to support optimal decision making
Reporting to the VP, Financial Planning & Analysis for Technology, this role will perform a broad spectrum of financial processes and strategic initiatives for Technology.

Role:
The Director is responsible for supporting a broad spectrum of financial processes and initiatives including but not limited to the following:

• Lead key aspects of financial management for Technology including budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and target setting processes; monitor performance and analyze and report on variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage forecasts, aligning with the overall Technology Finance Team; identify financial risks and opportunities, implementing strategies to mitigate & ensure compliance with policies, standards and regulations
• Provides financial insights to leadership, leveraging an advanced understanding of budgeting, long range planning and forecasting at detailed levels to assist in decision making and enhance financial performance; recommend new metrics to measure success
• Collaborates with senior business partners, acting as a trusted advisor on financial matters, ensuring alignment with goals and strategies; partner with sourcing to deliver efficiencies
alignment with targets; performs variance analysis to deliver and articulate arguments in an effective manner
• Assists with strategy and process improvements related to budgeting, forecasting, systems and other key areas to ensure alignment with objectives; proactively identifies ways to improve processes and executes agreed upon improvements sharing best practices with other Business Units
• Assists in creating quarterly operating review decks and manages monthly executive leadership updates
• Manages a team, conducts goal setting and performance appraisal processes, identifies, and coaches top talent within own team
• Perform other ad hoc projects and financial analyses as needed including those for new business cases



All About You:
• Robust understanding of Corporate FP&A processes and experience in Technology Finance strongly preferred
• Strong analytical skills with an eye on details, coupled with the ability to have a helicopter view and big picture strategic perspective
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Oracle, and Hyperion; prefer understanding of Apptio and Agile IT methodology
• Effective communication and influencing skills; ability to build credibility and rapport with senior management
• Energetic and motivated team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and teams, driving projects and key initiatives to successful completion.
• Ability to work independently and to drive process improvement initiatives
• Strong organizational skills and sense of prioritization
• Proficient in managing multiple concurrent initiatives simultaneously
• Experience in managing a diverse, multifunctional, global Finance organization, including motivating, developing and inspiring Finance professionals
• Good working knowledge of general accounting and internal controls
• Proven presentation skills, including strong oral and written capabilities including executive level presentations
• Master’s Degree preferred in Finance, Business or related field