Job Overview – Director (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Compensation: $180,000 – $190,000/year + bonus
Location: Wake County, NC
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
Atlantic Group is hiring a Director (Financial Planning & Analysis) in Wake County, NC for our client, supporting enterprise financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial systems, and executive decision-making. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity to build and lead the FP&A function within a newly established, global organization experiencing significant growth. The Director will partner closely with executive leadership while driving financial planning processes, implementing scalable reporting systems, and leading a high-performing finance team.
Responsibilities as the Director (Financial Planning & Analysis):
- Financial Planning: Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modeling processes while supporting strategic business initiatives.
- Business Performance: Analyze financial results, develop executive reporting, monitor key performance indicators, and provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
- Systems & Process Improvement: Lead the implementation and optimization of financial planning and consolidation systems while improving reporting processes and operational efficiency.
- Strategic Finance: Support capital investments, acquisitions, business integrations, and other corporate initiatives through financial analysis and decision support.
- Cross Functional Partnership: Collaborate with finance, accounting, and operational leaders to strengthen financial planning, reporting accuracy, and business performance across global operations.
- Leadership & Team Development: Build, mentor, and lead the FP&A function while developing talent and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
Qualifications for the Director (Financial Planning & Analysis):
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required. MBA is preferred.
- Experience: 10+ years of progressive FP&A experience, including leadership within a global manufacturing or multinational organization, is required.
- Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, IFRS, financial consolidations, and multi-currency reporting is required.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is required. Hands-on experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), PBCS, Smart View, or similar enterprise planning and consolidation systems is required.
- Skills & Attributes: Proven leadership, strategic thinking, analytical, communication, and project management skills with the ability to influence executive leadership, implement scalable financial processes, and drive business performance.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.