Corporate Director of FP&A

Baker Construction; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Corporate Director of FP&A to lead financial planning and analysis initiatives. This pivotal role involves collaborating with executive leadership to drive financial performance and operational efficiency across multiple business units. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in financial modeling, risk management, and project accounting, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy. Join a team that values ambition and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, making a meaningful impact in the construction industry.

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

Budget Forecasting

KPI Development

Project Accounting

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

MBA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Thinkcell

Job description

Join to apply for the Corporate Director of FP&A role at Baker Construction

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 scale

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

Key Competencies

• 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