Corporate Director of FP&A

Baker Construction Enterprises; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading specialty concrete contractor as the Corporate Director of FP&A, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategies and driving business growth. This position offers the chance to collaborate with executive leadership, manage complex financial analyses, and lead forecasting efforts across multiple business units. With a focus on strategic financial planning, you'll provide insights that impact the company's future while working in a dynamic environment that values ambition and innovation. This role is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Great Pay

Excellent Benefits

Professional Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 15 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting.
• Deep understanding of project financials and cost accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and analysis efforts for strategic guidance.
• Develop financial models to evaluate new business opportunities.

Skills

Financial Planning

Financial Analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Risk Management

KPI Development

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting

MBA

Tools

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Thinkcell

Job description

Req ID: 6159
Travel:Up to 10%
Number of Openings:1

Achieve more in your career with the nation’s leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you’ll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you’ll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You’ll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you’ll have everything you need to define your career on your terms.

Make a meaningful impact with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative. Apply today and be more with Baker.

Summary

The Corporate Director of FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) is a strategic and operational leader of the financial planning and analysis activities for the company. S/he will collaborate closely with executive leadership and business unit FP&A to drive financial performance, business growth, and operational efficiency across multiple business units. The Corporate Director FP&A will partner with stakeholders to update, review and/or implement effective processes and procedures.

Roles and Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Leads financial planning, forecasting, and analysis efforts to provide strategic guidance to executive team and business units
• Partners with senior leadership to define long-term business goals, set financial targets, and ensure alignment with corporate strategy
• Assesses the financial impact of strategic decisions and works with leadership to integrate financial considerations into business strategies
• Acts as a trusted advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other executives, offering insights and recommendations on financial performance, capital structure, and growth opportunities

Financial Forecasting & Systems

• Leads the annual planning cycle and ongoing forecasts ensuring key internal and external factors are considered to steer organization to goals. This includes analytics of key drivers, trends, and R&O
• Participates in advising and setting financial targets for divisional operation management
• Leads design and implementation of the forecast system and analytics to support an effective/efficient process
• Manages and refines forecasting processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial data and analytics
• Develops and implements financial risk management strategies to mitigate the impact of unforeseen economic conditions, regulatory changes, and market volatility.
• Partners with internal Finance and Accounting to ensure effective forecast controls are in place such as standard principles, assumptions, and methodologies where applicable

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Leads corporate financial analysis, key messages, and monthly presentation materials for Executive Team and Board meetings
• Provides support to the senior management team with respect to strategic / financial decisions through timely and accurate analyses
• Develops comprehensive financial models and analysis to evaluate new business opportunities, capital projects, and major investments
• Provides detailed analysis of financial results, variances, and key drivers affecting the company’s financial position and operational results
• Assists in structuring, managing, and coordinating complex cross-division financial analysis projects with key stakeholders
• Develops performance metrics, KPIs, and financial models to monitor business performance and provide actionable insights for optimal decisions. This includes by division, customer, segment, and headcount
• Collaborates with accounting and operational teams to streamline and standardize financial management reporting
• Enhances financial planning systems and Power BI tools/reports to enhance understanding and insights

Market Research & Competitive Intelligence

• Monitors market trends with understanding of the key external drivers that impact the business
• Builds relationships with 3rd party research vendors to understand latest market drivers and insights to steer the business
• Leads competitive analysis understanding key performance trends, commercial direction, capital structure changes, etc.

SG&A Management

• Assists in creating and/or refining effective performance metrics that support operations to achieve objectives
• Supports Corporate Function teams (e.g. IT, HR, Marketing, etc.) on cost analysis and forecasting to improve operational efficiency
• Educates teams on financial metrics, business drivers, and financial implications of activities and decisions
• Leads company-wide SGA internal and external benchmarking to identify best practices and opportunities for spending scal

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance and/or Accounting with 15 years of progressive experience
• MBA preferred
• Experience in the construction or engineering industries with a deep understanding of project financials and percentage of completion cost accounting
• Experience with financial planning and reporting at corporate and business level, financial modeling and analysis, and capital budgeting
• Experience with performance management dashboards and development of KPIs
• Knowledge of risk management practices and corporate governance standards
• Knowledge in generally accepted accounting principles, specifically as pertains to project accounting
• Strong systems aptitude and proficiency, including expertise in Excel, PowerPoint, Thinkcell, and Power BI tools
• Travel occasionally as required to job sites

The following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job:

• Ability to effectively communicate, present, and interact with all levels of the organization
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret Accounting Technical pronouncements, business-related periodicals, journals, and government regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures
• Exceptional analytical and financial analysis skills. Superior analytical and problem- solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor as well as experience resolving complex problems with well-structured analysis
• Ability to work with all levels of co-workers in a team environment
• Ability to lead, influence and inspire teams across multiple business units and functions
• Ability to maintain A high level of confidentiality
• Strong financial acumen, including expertise in financial modeling, budget forecasting, variance analysis, and performance management
• Ability to analyze complex data and translate it into actionable insights for executive leadership
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously With key focus and attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, rapidly changing business environment

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark. This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness.

Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.

Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing [e-mail] or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.