Director, FP&A

Credera; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working Model

Health insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) matching

Job summary

Credera seeks a senior FP&A leader to drive planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across North America, partnering with the NA Finance Lead and the executive team.

You will manage a small FP&A team, own budgeting, cash flow, and strategic financial insights, coordinating with global finance and regional leaders to support growth and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must be a strategic partner and trusted advisor to senior leaders.
• Experience in FP&A or commercial finance leadership roles.
• Professional Services/Consulting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the NA FP&A function including planning, forecasting, performance management and reporting.
• Partner with NA CEO and Regional Leadership on commercial performance and investments.
• Manage and develop FP&A team (FP&A Manager and Analyst).
• Set short and long-term financial goals with Global CFO and NA Finance Lead.
• Own monthly reforecasts, variance analysis, cash forecasting and working capital reporting.
• Prepare financial insights for ELT and Omnicom performance reviews; handle ad hoc requests.
• Oversee annual budgeting with NA Leadership, Sector Leads and Operations.
• Collaborate on headcount planning, compensation modelling and incentives.
• Maintain controls, policies and governance within FP&A; mentor team and coordinate with India SSC.

Skills

Strong communication

Multitasking

Team leadership

Business acumen

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Resource optimization

Role model

MS Office proficiency

Oracle experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA strongly preferred

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Company

Credera is a global consulting firm that combines transformational consulting capabilities, deep industry knowledge, AI and technology expertise to deliver valuable customer experiences and accelerated growth across various industries. We continuously evolve our services to meet the needs of future organizations and reflect modern best practices.

Agency

Credera

Job Function

Finance

Job Subfunction

Finance Management

Job Description

Credera is a global consulting firm that combines transformational consulting capabilities, deep industry knowledge, AI and technology expertise to deliver valuable customer experiences and accelerated growth across various industries. We continuously evolve our services to meet the needs of future organizations and reflect modern best practices. Our unique global approach provides tailored solutions, transforming the most influential brands and organizations worldwide. Our employees, the lifeblood of our company, are passionate about making an extraordinary impact on our clients, colleagues, and communities. This passion drives how we spend our time, resources, and talents. Our commitment to our people and work has been recognized globally.

Role

A senior leadership role responsible for the Financial Planning & Analysis function for Credera in North America, with material support to the broader global finance team. The role partners closely with the NA Finance Lead, the Executive Leadership Team, and regional finance counterparts to drive financial performance, planning, and decision support across the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the NA FP&A function, including planning, forecasting, performance management, and business reporting
• Serve as a senior finance partner to the North America (NA) CEO and Regional Leadership Team on commercial performance, growth, and investment decisions
• Manage and develop a team of FP&A professionals (FP&A Manager and FP&A Analyst)
• Partner with the NA Finance Lead and Global CFO to establish and implement short and long-term financial goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures for the FP&A function
• Own the NA FP&A calendar, including monthly reforecast deliverables, variance analysis, cash forecasting & working capital reporting
• Lead the preparation of financial analysis and insights for the Executive Leadership Team and Omnicom performance reviews, including revenue, margin, utilization, headcount, pipeline conversion, and gap to-close analysis
• Lead the preparation and analysis of ad hoc requests from Omnicom
• Own the annual budgeting process working closely with NA Leadership, Sector Leads and Operations team
• Partner with the Global Chief People Officer and NA Finance Lead on headcount planning, hiring approval governance, compensation modelling, and incentive design
• Establish and maintain effective financial controls, policies, and governance within the FP&A function.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing FP&A team and partner with India Finance on shared service support.

Requirements

• Knowledge and Skills
• Strong communication (oral & written) and interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects

• Team leader with a professional business acumen
• A proven background as a strategic partner and business advisor to senior leaders
• Must be able to maintain a high-level of confidentiality and ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Ability to problem-solve and adapt to change
• Ability to lead, react and respond effectively to stakeholders during presentation delivery
• Ability to maximize the use of the team’s resources
• Ability to serve as a role model for Credera’s core values and all consulting skills
• Ability to develop lasting business relationships with client mid-management o Advanced understanding of MS Office
• Experience with Oracle a plus
• Education & Experience
• 10+ years experience in Accounting or Finance o Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• CPA strongly preferred o Significant experience in FP&A or commercial finance leadership roles in an organization of relevant scale, scope, and complexity
• Professional Services/Consulting experience preferred

Learn More

Credera is part of Omnicom Precision Marketing that delivers transformative solutions rooted in data, technology, and AI. Omnicom Precision Marketing delivers precisely targeted and meaningful customer experiences at scale. Using its universal framework of connected data, connected intelligence and connected experiences, OPM provides services that include data-driven product / service design, technology strategy and implementation, CRM / loyalty strategy and activation, econometric and attribution modelling, technical and business consulting and digital experience design and development.

Compensation

Compensation: The salary range listed is provided for informational purposes only. Credera treats all applicants as individuals, considering, but not limited to, their professional and academic experience, specialized training, certifications, and associated responsibilities as they relate to our specific industry. The salary range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for each unique employee. We believe in recognizing and rewarding contributions at every level. While senior-level employees are eligible for a variable component as part of their compensation package, we are committed to supporting the growth and development of all team members. As employees progress in their careers, everyone will have opportunities to take on new responsibilities and become eligible for additional rewards. We strive to create an environment where everyone is empowered to succeed and advance.

Benefits

Credera provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan. Benefits include health, mental health, vision, dental, and life insurance, prescriptions, fertility and adoption benefits, community service days, paid parental leave, PTO, 14 paid holidays, matching 401(k), Healthcare & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts, and disability benefits. For more information regarding Omnicom benefits, please visitwww.omnicombenefits.com.

Hybrid Working Model

Hybrid Working Model: Our employees have the flexibility to work remote two days a week. We expect team members to spend three days in person, with the freedom to choose the days and times that best suit them, their project, and their teams. You'll collaborate with your project team to balance flexibility with the benefits of in-person connection, delivering outstanding results for our clients.

The Why

The Why: In-person engagement is essential for building strong relationships with clients and colleagues. It fosters trust, encourages learning, and helps us grow as consultants and professionals.

Travel

Travel: For our consulting roles, our goal is to minimize travel, and most projects do not require extensive travel. While some projects may involve up to 80% travel for a period, the annual average for team members is typically 10%–30%. We take a personal approach to travel by considering your submitted preferences when assigning roles.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; Credera will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT, or any other employment-based visa).

EEO / Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or disability.

Recruitment Privacy Notice

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For US Job Seekers

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Additional Note

Salary range: $160,000 > $205,000

Omnicom Policy Statement

Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.

Recruiter Notice

Credera will never ask for money up front and will not use apps such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp or Google Hangouts for communicating with you. You should be very wary of, and carefully scrutinize, any job opportunity that asks for money prior to starting and/or one where all communications take place exclusively via chat.