Director, Corporate FP&A

Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Corporate FP&A Director to lead a high-performing team within our organization. This role will drive strategic financial planning, business operations enablement, and organizational transformation. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Corporate FP&A, the Corporate FP&A Director will play a pivotal role in advancing the company's adoption of AI, enabling data-driven decision‑making, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

This position provides a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change and provide a significant impact to the organization. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping processes and influencing outcomes, making a direct contribution to our strategic goals.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a critical function within our organization, driving innovation and transformation at the intersection of finance, technology, and business operations. As the Corporate FP&A Director, you will have the chance to shape the future of our company, enabling data‑driven decision‑making and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Leadership and Team Management:
  • Lead and mentor a team of managers and direct reports, fostering a collaborative and high‑performance culture.
  • Develop and implement formal training and development programs to enhance team capabilities and career growth.
• Business Operations Enablement:
  • Develop an understanding of existing business processes, using best‑of‑breed benchmarking metrics, identifying pain‑point areas, and implementing prioritized systems improvements.
  • Lead initiatives to optimize business processes, ensuring efficiency and scalability.
• AI Adoption and Data‑Driven Decision Making:
  • Champion the integration of AI technologies into financial and operational workflows.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for leveraging AI to improve forecasting accuracy, operational efficiency, and strategic insights.
• Organizational Change Management:
  • Drive change management initiatives to support business process transformation and establish cultural alignment with organizational goals.
  • Act as a change agent, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption of new processes and technologies.
• Training and Development:
  • Design and implement formal development programs to upskill team members and enhance organizational capabilities.
  • Promote continuous learning and professional growth within the FP&A function and broadly across Finance and Business Operations functions.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  • Partner with cross‑functional teams and senior leaders to enable advanced analytics and AI adoption across the organization.
  • Work closely with the VP of Corporate FP&A and other senior leaders to align financial strategies with business objectives.
  • Collaborate with departments such as IT, HR, and Operations to ensure seamless execution of initiatives.
• Performance Metrics and Reporting:
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of operational initiatives.
  • Prepare and present reports to senior leadership, highlighting progress, challenges, and opportunities.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in corporate FP&A, financial management, or related roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
• Prior defense contracting industry experience is required.
• Proven track record of leading teams and driving organizational transformation.
• Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• US citizenship is required and able to obtain security clearance as needed.

• Experience in change management and business process optimization is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies and their application in financial and operational contexts.

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