Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

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BW Design Group is looking for a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, responsible for leading all aspects of our financial planning, annual budgeting, forecasting, and analytical processes. Reporting to the CFO, this high-impact role will serve as a critical thought partner to the executive leadership team.

The Director, FP&A will play a key role (along with the CFO and Design Group Controller) in shaping and executing the Firm’s strategic plan. The role is responsible for providing key financial/business insights into current and future performance to drive meaningful financial progress. The role is a potential successor candidate for the BW Design Group CFO.

• Proactively analyze operational and financial data, build complex financial models, and propose value-added actions to senior leaders to improve business performance.
• Establish and maintain a set of financial reports and analytical tools that monitor business performance, balance backward and forward-looking information, and generate actionable insight.
• Develop insightful and persuasive presentations for senior leaders that increase awareness and understanding of company performance and stimulate action.
• Build communication strategies and materials and present to a wide range of audiences including the Board of Directors, Barry-Wehmiller C‑Suite, and BW Design Group Executive team.
• Build relationships and partner effectively with a decentralized, global Finance organization.
• Lead the monthly forecast, annual budget, and strategic planning processes.
• Design and implement a roadmap to enhance FP&A capabilities throughout the organization by building on finance team skills and leveraging technology.
• Lead & develop FP&A team members & provide mentorship to the BW Design Group finance team.

• Ability to influence and persuade; able to build mutually beneficial partnerships throughout the business; knows when to give and take.
• Creativity and problem-solving skills, including strategic agility; ability to identify and adapt solutions, as necessary.
• Intellectually curious; proactively identifies learning opportunities and builds skills that increase success on the job; keeps current on macroeconomic data and relevant industry trends.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to assimilate substantial amounts of data and rapidly provide actionable insights.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels, including senior leadership, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize large and dynamic workload, including project management skills to own and drive a timeline, deliverables, and communicating results.
• Adept at handling ambiguity by proactively setting a plan, tailoring the scope, and asking probing questions that uncover the key objectives of an exercise.
• Demonstrated success in project execution and strong project management skills.
• Advanced storytelling abilities and PowerPoint presentation skills (e.g., consulting firm quality).
• Advanced or expert level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Ability to build complex, dynamic financial models for M&A, valuation, and project ROI.
• Ability to lead and develop team members and consistently motivate and align them with the most important objectives of the company.

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• MBA or CPA preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including at least 7 years in FP&A and 5 years in a leadership role. Minimum 2 years supporting C‑level executives in a strategic finance capacity.
• Experience in a complex, matrixed organization, preferably in AEC or consulting sectors.
• Proven experience with ERP systems and financial management software; familiarity with IFS and One Stream is a plus.
• Record of building finance functions and implementing digital tools and reporting platforms.

• Exceptional business acumen with the ability to influence key stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills; capable of interpreting large datasets.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills; able to simplify complex financial topics.
• Expert-level Excel modeling and advanced PowerPoint presentation skills.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams, managing ambiguity, and driving results.
• Familiarity with modern FP&A technology and automation tools.

• Trusted partner to Design Group President & CFO.
• Lead the BW Design Group FP&A team.
• Collaborate with the BW Global FP&A group.

• Occasional domestic travel required.

Director

Full-time

Finance and Sales

St Louis, MO $-$ 1 week ago