Director Financial Planning and Analysis
Job Description
Job Description
Position Title: Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Location: Long Island
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Position Summary:
The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is a strategic finance leader responsible for overseeing the planning, forecasting, and analytical functions that support the organization’s operational and financial objectives. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, delivering insights that inform strategy and drive performance across a multi-site manufacturing organization. The Director will lead all budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes, while also playing a critical role in business case development, margin analysis, and strategic growth initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead the FP&A team in developing and executing the annual operating plan, monthly forecasts, and multi-year strategic financial models.
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Deliver in-depth financial and operational analysis to support executive decision-making and improve profitability.
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Partner with operations, supply chain, and department leaders to understand key business drivers and ensure financial alignment.
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Own the preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reports, highlighting key variances and actionable insights.
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Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying trends and opportunities for cost savings or revenue growth.
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Support product pricing strategy, margin optimization, capital allocation, and investment prioritization.
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Collaborate with the Accounting team to ensure accurate financial close and alignment between actuals and forecasts.
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Drive continuous improvement in planning and reporting tools, systems, and processes.
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Play a key role in M&A financial due diligence, modeling, and post-acquisition integration.
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Develop, coach, and lead a high-performing FP&A team to ensure strong execution and professional growth.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline; MBA or CPA preferred.
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8+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 2 years in FP&A leadership roles within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
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Proven ability to lead cross-functional financial planning processes and deliver strategic business insights.
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Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
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Strong knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite); Microsoft Dynamics experience is a plus.
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Demonstrated leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
Please email resumes to michele.degaetano@LHH.com
Pay Details: $165,000.00 to $200,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Michele DeGaetano
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