Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

XPO; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health insurance on day one

Life and disability insurance

15 days PTO first year

9 paid company holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Incentive plan

Job summary

XPO is seeking a Director, Financial Planning and Analysis to guide strategic planning, forecasting, and performance management across the enterprise. You will partner with executive leaders to translate complex financial data into actionable insights that drive growth and profitability.

Responsibilities include leading yield and revenue analyses, building financial models, and shaping pricing strategy. The role demands 7+ years in FP&A, with advanced Excel/PowerPoint and ERP/BI tool expertise.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of FP&A, corporate finance or related experience.
• Experience leading complex planning, forecasting, performance-management or decision-support work.
• Experience advising senior leaders, leading annual and long-range planning, and translating business performance into executive-level insight.
• Advanced financial modeling skills across forecasting, scenario analysis, investment evaluation and complex data analysis.
• Expert understanding of financial planning, ERP, reporting and business-intelligence tools.
• Expert-level Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis of yield and revenue performance across metrics such as revenue per hundredweight and per shipment.
• Deliver price/volume/mix analysis, track price realization and identify yield trends.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to executive leadership and translate results into enterprise storytelling.
• Lead the revenue and yield components of the annual plan, monthly forecasts and long-range plan.
• Direct financial modeling, scenario planning and business cases for pricing strategy and investments.
• Set the roadmap for pricing analytics, dashboards, data quality and automation.
• Set direction and priorities for the FP&A team and develop talent and accountability.
• Maintain strong controls and partnership across Finance and the business.

Skills

FP&A leadership

Forecasting & planning

Financial modeling

Executive stakeholder mgmt

Excel & PowerPoint mastery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related field

MBA (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

What you’ll need to succeed as a Director, Financial Planning and Analysis at XPO

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent related work experience
• 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, operational finance, accounting or a related discipline
• Experience leading complex planning, forecasting, performance-management or decision-support work
• Experience advising senior leaders, leading annual and long-range planning, and translating business performance into executive-level insight
• Advanced financial modeling skills across forecasting, scenario analysis, investment evaluation and complex data analysis
• Expert understanding of financial planning, ERP, reporting and business-intelligence tools
• Expert-level Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills

Preferred qualifications:

MBA or other relevant advanced degree

• CPA, CMA, CFA or other relevant finance credential
• Experience in transportation, logistics, industrial, multi-site or another operationally complex organization
• Experience leading Finance transformation, planning-system or reporting improvements

About the Director, Financial Planning and Analysis job

Pay, benefits and more:

• C ompetitive compensation package
• Full health insurance benefits available on day one
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Education assistance
• Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Lead analysis of yield and revenue performance, including revenue per hundredweight, revenue per shipment, weight per shipment, density, length of haul, accessorials and fuel surcharge
• Deliver price/volume/mix analysis, track price realization and identify yield trends, mix shifts and revenue leakage early; quantify impacts and drive follow-through with Pricing and Revenue Management leadership
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to executive and Pricing and Revenue Management leadership; turn complex results into a clear enterprise narrative, frame tradeoffs and recommend decisions that improve growth, profitability, productivity and financial discipline
• Lead the revenue and yield components of the annual plan, monthly forecasts and long-range plan; challenge assumptions and clearly identify material risks, opportunities and required actions
• Direct financial modeling, scenario planning and business cases supporting pricing strategy, competitive response, capacity and network-mix tradeoffs, and investments that improve pricing capability or revenue capture
• Set the roadmap for pricing analytics, dashboards, data quality and automation; simplify reporting and improve the speed and accuracy of decision support
• Set direction and priorities for the FP&A team, develop talent and succession, and create clear accountability for accurate, timely and decision-useful work
• Maintain strong controls, consistent planning standards and effective partnership across Finance and the business

Directors are required to:

• Create a clear financial vision and connect the team’s work to enterprise priorities
• Use deep financial, operational and strategic understanding to shape priorities and influence business outcomes
• Create clarity when information is incomplete, priorities conflict or conditions change
• Build alignment through credible analysis, direct communication and constructive challenge
• Develop finance talent through coaching, feedback, accountability and meaningful development
• Focus the team on measurable financial and business outcomes and follow through on commitments
• Build trust, transparency and shared accountability across Finance and the business
• Anticipate what the business will need next and evolve FP&A, financial systems and reporting accordingly

XPO does not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for employment in the United States for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.

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