Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Our client of several years, a privately held $1B manufacturing and distribution company, has engaged us to bring them a Director of FP&A. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles and they have a hybrid work from home policy. This position offers a strong compensation package for this key leader which includes a base salary plus discretionary bonus plus equity in the company.If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.We are seeking a Director of Corporate FP&A to lead company-wide financial planning and strategic analysis. This highly visible role will be responsible for building and maintaining forecasting models, owning liquidity forecasting, leading long-range planning efforts, and supporting key strategic initiatives, including lender and investor relations. You will work cross-functionally with executives and department leaders to drive data-informed decisions and ensure financial health across the company's global operations. This is a unique opportunity to impact the future of a rapidly growing company. As Director of Corporate FP&A, you'll be at the heart of their financial strategy "” driving clarity, focus, and execution at scale while translating financial insights into actionable business strategies.RESPONSIBILTIES: Annual Budgeting ProcessLead the company-wide annual budgeting process, coordinating inputs from all business units and departmentsDevelop and maintain budget vs. actual reporting mechanisms with meaningful variance analysisPartner with department leaders to drive accountability to budget targets and identify opportunities for optimizationCash Flow & Liquidity ManagementLead and continuously enhance the 13-week cash flow forecasting process, working closely with Accounting, Treasury, and Operations to ensure accuracy and actionable insightsMonitor daily and weekly cash positions, highlight variances vs. forecast, and proactively manage liquidity to support operating needs, growth initiatives, and capital investmentsThree-Statement Financial ModelingOwn the development and maintenance of the fully integrated 3-statement financial model (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow) to support strategic decision-makingBuild dynamic forecasting capabilities and scenario planning models to evaluate P&L and cash flow impacts under various assumptionsPerform regular sensitivity analyses to identify key business drivers and risk factors impacting financial performanceLender Relations & Capital Structure SupportServe as the finance point-of-contact for managing deliverables, covenant tracking, and compliance reporting for external debt partners and lendersPrepare materials for debt reporting packages, refinancing discussions, and investor updates; work closely with legal and external advisors as neededSupport management in evaluating capital structure alternatives and debt capacity analysisStrategic and Financial Due DiligenceConduct financial due diligence on new initiatives such as market entry, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, or capital investmentsBuild business cases with sensitivity analyses and ROI thresholds to support go/no-go decisionsLong-Range Planning (LRP)Lead the development of the company's multi-year financial plan that aligns with corporate objectives and growth strategiesDrive collaboration across departments to ensure LRP inputs are robust, supportable, and consistent with operational roadmapsProvide leadership with visibility into long-term value creation levers, including market expansion, margin enhancement, and capital investment strategiesAd Hoc Strategic Analysis & Executive SupportProvide direct analytical support to the C-Suite and executive leadership teamDrive clarity and rigor in business planning decisions through deep dives on pricing strategy, SG&A leverage, and return on strategic investmentsTeam LeadershipMentor and develop FP&A team members to build analytical capabilities and business acumenEstablish a culture of analytical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvementDrive cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing to enhance financial decision-makingQUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field; MBA or CPA/CFA preferred10-15+ years of progressive experience in Corporate FP&A, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Strategic FinanceDeep expertise in financial modeling and analysis, particularly around cash flow, LRP, and scenario planningProven ability to influence executive decision-making with data and insightExcellent communication and presentation skillsExperience with financial planning systems and ERP platforms (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP)Strong track record managing cross-functional projects and influencing without direct authorityThrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment and capable of balancing strategic thinking with executionFind. 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Created: 2025-09-24