Dir. Financial Planning & Analysis
Fairygodboss - Lowell, MA
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95% say women are treated fairly and equally to men99% would recommend this company to other women94% say the CEO supports gender diversityRatings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.Paid leave for new and adoptive parents, medical coverage for IVF services & reimbursement to help offset adoption and surrogacy expenses.45% company match on total employee 401(k) contributions up to the IRS annual limit.Unlimited paid time off for you to rest, re-charge, and pursue your personal aspirations.#893380858599Position summaryOur inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you're passionate about our purpose - people -then we can't wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We're united by purpose, inspired by you.Job DescriptionUKG is seeking a strategic and results-driven Director - Corporate FP&A. In this high-impact role, you will partner with cross-functional leaders and the executive team to drive long-term financial planning, provide actionable insights, and support key strategic decisions that fuel our growth. The focus will be on driving the enterprise level financial planning and analysis function with an emphasis on performance improvement; providing quality management information; and furthering the development of scalable reporting and processes, analytical tools, and key performance metrics. You'll oversee the development of comprehensive financial models, manage the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, and mentor a high-performing team-all to ensure our financial strategy aligns with our business objectives. Additionally, you'll work closely with senior leaders across departments to deliver insights that shape the future of UKG. The successful candidate possesses a broad understanding of finance and accounting concepts along with strong analytical and interpersonal skills, preferably with software industry experience.Join UKG Finance and become a vital force in our mission to lead the HCM software industry. We're not just number crunchers …. we're story tellers! We are trusted business partners driving accountability, delivering impactful analysis, focused on the Why's versus the What's and ultimately crafting the financial narrative that propels UKG forward. In our team, analytical prowess meets a growth enterprise mindset. We synthesize data, understand business functions, build complex financial models, reimagine business processes and actively shape key decisions. As stewards of financial data, we protect UKG with a business-wide mindset, while our innovation-driven approach anticipates challenges and drives transformative insights. Choosing UKG Finance means embracing a dynamic environment where your skills contribute to a journey beyond conventional finance roles. Let's explore how your unique talents can elevate our mission together.Job Responsibilities• Provide strategic leadership to the FP&A function by ensuring that financial planning, forecasting, and modeling activities align with the company's long-term objectives.• Partner with Corporate functions including building critical cross-functional relationships providing decision support, strategic financial analysis and guidance, and supporting them within processes such as headcount and expense planning.• Oversee the development and execution of company-wide financial plans, managing annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial models that support our growth initiatives.• Build sophisticated financial models to evaluate the impact of new initiatives, operational improvements, and strategic opportunities, including mergers and acquisitions.• Prepare and deliver concise, impactful reports and presentations that communicate critical insights and strategic recommendations to the CFO, executive team, and Board of Directors.• Develop & improve internal financial reporting and commentary that provides senior leaders with timely insights into trends, operational results, and growth drivers.• Conduct comprehensive variance analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and offer strategic recommendations to optimize financial performance.• Ensure accurate and timely internal reporting packages and presentations that illustrate a well-thought-out story that is backed by strong data points and metrics and provides the business value added insight to enable business decisions.• Develop and refine key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and dashboards that enhance business intelligence and inform executive decisions.• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of financial professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.Skills / Qualifications• 10+ years' experience in an Finance role with 5+ in FP&A, Managerial Experience is Required• Strategic-thinker with significant experience successfully developing and driving forward enterprise-level business initiatives.• Ability to lead, influence and drive priorities at the business executive level as well as build relationships and collaborate across all levels of the Company.• Excellent financial modeling and analytical skills, including experience in reporting tools such as Anaplan, IBM Planning Analytics and Power BI.• Strong results orientation and accountability with the ability to solve problems and execute in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.• Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills.• Flexibility and openness to change; comfort making decisions amidst ambiguity• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills and interest in continuous process improvementEducation/Certification/License• Business Degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering or related field (Masters preferred)Where we're goingUKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it's our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!Equal Opportunity EmployerUKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.View The EEO Know Your Rights posterUKG participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters here.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview ProcessFor individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email [emailprotected] .The pay range for this position is $142,100 to $204,200, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG's comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at say women are treated fairly and equally to men99% would recommend this company to other women94% say the CEO supports gender diversityRatings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.Paid leave for new and adoptive parents, medical coverage for IVF services & reimbursement to help offset adoption and surrogacy expenses.45% company match on total employee 401(k) contributions up to the IRS annual limit.Unlimited paid time off for you to rest, re-charge, and pursue your personal aspirations. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2025-09-17