Job Description

Director of Finance – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Boston, MA - Hybrid

Role Overview

The Director of Finance, FP&A will lead and develop a high-performing team of financial analysts, driving the monthly forecast cycle and consolidating inputs from operational leaders to deliver insightful financial reporting. This role is central to the review of P&L line items, identifying risks and opportunities, and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A function. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and collaborative leader who can elevate the team’s capabilities and deliver clear, actionable insights to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

FP&A Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of financial analysts focused on P&L analysis and forecasting.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and analytical rigor within the FP&A team.

• Drive initiatives to improve forecasting processes, reporting tools, and financial model accuracy.

Monthly Forecast Cycle Management

• Own the monthly forecast cycle, consolidating inputs from operational and business leaders.

• Present monthly forecasts with comparisons to prior forecast, annual plan, and prior year results.

• Identify and communicate risks and opportunities across P&L line items.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Guide the team in deep-dive analysis of P&L components to uncover trends, variances, and drivers.

• Partner with the Accounting team to review actuals versus forecast and analyze key variances.

• Deliver clear, concise, and actionable reporting to senior leadership.

• Support strategic decision-making with high-quality financial insights.

Cash Flow Support

• Support the development and refinement of cash flow forecasting models.

• Participate in weekly reviews of cash results, helping to identify trends and potential risks.

Modeling & Process Improvement

• Lead efforts to enhance financial models that support P&L reviews and forecasting accuracy.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline data flows and improve reporting efficiency.

• Champion best practices in financial modeling and analytical methodologies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Accounting, Regional Finance, and Operational teams to validate assumptions and ensure alignment.

• Serve as a key liaison between FP&A and business units to support financial planning and performance management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in FP&A leadership.

• Proven experience leading and developing FP&A teams.

• Strong background in financial forecasting, P&L analysis, and strategic planning.

• Experience partnering with Accounting on actuals vs. forecast analysis.

• Familiarity with cash flow forecasting and liquidity analysis.

• Experience partnering with operational leaders and international finance teams, and building positive working relationships with people and teams across a diverse organization.

• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills; strong Excel required. Essbase and Tableau a plus.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to distill complex data into actionable insights.

• Strong business acumen and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

Benefits

• 50% Discount on GCC trips

• Robust healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and flex spending accounts

• Generous Paid time off (PTO)

• Paid holidays throughout the year

• Company-paid life insurance

• Paid short and long term disability insurance

• 401K Retirement Savings account

• Discounted auto and renters insurance

• Volunteer and philanthropy opportunities to give back in Boston and where we travel

• Casual dress code every day

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