Dir, Financial Planning & Analysis

CF Industries; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 144,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

CF Industries is seeking a Director of FP&A to partner with senior leadership, drive budgeting, forecasting and performance reviews across the organization, and lead the corporate finance team. The role focuses on margin expansion, capital allocation and strategic initiatives, with visibility to the CFO and executive leadership.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in FP&A or related finance functions, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with Oracle/SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive FP&A or related finance experience.
• Experience with public company reporting and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning across the organization.
• Prepare and lead monthly and quarterly performance reviews for executive leadership.
• Analyze results against plans and forecasts, and inform senior leadership.
• Partner with Accounting for variance analysis and insights into results.
• Develop financial models for earnings, capital allocation and scenarios.
• Collaborate with business units to evaluate drivers and growth opportunities.
• Support capital planning with Manufacturing and Engineering teams.
• Drive forecasting accuracy and analytical depth in reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA/CFA/CPA (preferred)

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.

JOIN OUR TALENT NETWORK We are a global leader in transforming natural gas into nitrogen. The chemical processes we use ensure we have the nitrogen we need to support life on earth - from fertilizer that feeds the crops that feed the world to products that remove harmful emissions from industrial activities. We are always seeking bright, ethical and resourceful professionals that have achieved a high level of success in their respective fields. Individuals who want to be a part of a strong, financially secure company; who believe in our values, are committed to what we do, and embrace our future. At CF Industries we take great pride in who we are, what we do and the talented people that work for us. Our values extend to our employment and hiring practices. We are committed to doing it right for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community.

Function: Finance & Accounting

Job Summary

The Director of FP&A serves as a trusted financial partner to the organization, as a direct report to the Vice President of Corporate Finance & Strategy, with visibility to the CFO and functional executive leadership, focused on understanding and analyzing financial and operational performance to drive actions and decisions in margin expansion and growth aligned with CF's strategic vision.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting and long-range financial planning processes, data, reporting and presentations
• Prepare and lead monthly and quarterly performance reviews for executive leadership
• Analyze financial and operational results against plans, forecasts, and external expectations
• Partner with Accounting team in variance analysis and formulation of clear insights of financial results
• Synthesize complex data and lead high-impact financial analysis to identify performance risks & opportunities to formulate recommendations and inform critical decisions for senior leadership
• Develop financial models supporting earnings forecasts, capital allocation decisions, scenario planning, and strategic initiatives
• Partner with business units and functional leaders to evaluate performance drivers and identify opportunities for growth and margin expansion
• Partner with Commercial (Sales / Supply Chain) teams to understand market drivers, pricing, cost; challenge inputs as appropriate with fact-based analysis to develop insights and drive actions and decisions
• Support capital planning processes, prioritization of capital investment options specifically with Manufacturing and Engineering teams, including investment analysis as required
• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy, financial reporting, and analytical capabilities
• Identify and implement improvement opportunities, tools, best practices and processes to improve forecast accuracy and insight, reduce lead-time and enhance analytical depth in existing processes
• Lead and develop the corporate FP&A team, setting the vision for a high-value, high-performance team, expanding capabilities via stretch assignments and mentorship

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 15+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance or Business-segment Finance or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of public company financials and reporting, capital markets, valuation methodologies, and financial modeling
• Experience presenting complex financial information to executive leadership and external stakeholders
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial planning systems (Oracle and SAP)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, publicly traded company environment
• Preferred MBA, CFA, CPA, or equivalent advanced credential
• Proficiency in Oracle and SAP
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, consumer products, or other industrial or chemical sector segments.
• Prior public company experience
• Experience supporting earnings calls, investor conferences, and Board presentations

Estimated base pay for the position is typically between: $143,500 - $201,900. The actual base pay for the position may be influenced by factors such as education, training, skills, qualifications, competencies, years of experience, job-related knowledge, and scope of the role, and could be outside of the posted pay range. In addition to base pay, an incentive program is available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including two medical plan options, a health savings plan with a company contribution and a match, dental and vision benefits, a well-being incentive program, 401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer’s contribution, life and disability insurance, paid time off programs and much more! Additionally, we offer several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance. For more detailed information on the CF programs, please visit our Total Rewards website at: https://cftotalrewards.com/.

Company Culture

We believe that We do it Right. We do it Well. We execute as a Team. We take a long term view.