Director of Financial Planning & Analysis

Drips; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Drips is seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to own forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow analysis, turning numbers into clear stories for executives and the Board. The role offers high visibility and direct exposure to senior leadership with influence on planning and growth.

You will manage multi-case forecasting models, collaborate with Revenue on monthly and quarterly forecasts, and contribute to annual budgeting while leveraging AI tooling to accelerate insights and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Own forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow analysis to guide strategic decisions and growth.
• Lead monthly/quarterly reviews and variance analysis across revenue, COGS, and SG&A.
• Prepare investor, lender, and Board materials with key drivers and fluctuations.
• Drive automation and insights using AI tooling to increase finance function speed and sharpness.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Cash flow analysis

Financial analysis

Board reporting

AI tooling

Job description

Drips is looking for a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to help lead the business clearly and plan with confidence. In this role, you'll own our forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow analysis, turn the numbers into clear stories for the executive team and Board, and use AI tooling to make the finance function faster and sharper. This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership and real influence on how we plan and grow.

Forecasting & Budgeting

• Maintain and regularly update the multi-case financial forecast model
• Work with the Revenue team to prepare monthly and quarterly revenue forecasts by customer
• Assist with preparation of the annual budget

Financial Analysis

• Lead monthly and quarterly financial statement review and forecast variance analysis (revenue, COGS, SG&A)
• Maintain the 13-week cash flow analysis
• Evaluate business cases for sales prospects
• Run gross margin analysis for existing and prospective customers, identifying opportunities for efficiency

Investor, Lender & Board Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial packages for lender and private equity investors
• Prepare quarterly financial materials for Board meetings, including identification of key drivers and fluctuations
• Present monthly financial results and comparison to forecast to the executive team

Automation & Insight

• Drive automation and efficiency in the function through AI tooling
• Perform ad-hoc forensic financial analysis to help management understand financial trends and anomalies