Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Detector Electronics; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Detector Electronics in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead annual plans, forecasts, and performance analytics. You will guide a team of FP&A professionals, partner with leaders across operations, and drive value creation through robust financial modeling and KPI development.

The role reports to the CFO, focusing on profitability analytics, pricing strategy, and strategic initiatives, with opportunities to influence M&A evaluation and post-close

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, Economics or similar field; MBA, CPA, or CFA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years progressive FP&A experience.
• Mastery of financial modeling, sensitivity/scenario analysis, and operational KPI development.
• Expertise in manufacturing cost structures, standard costing, and inventory optimization.
• Hands‑on ERP (JDE) and BI experience (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual operating plan, rolling forecasts, and multi-year financial models, directly linked to the company's value creation metrics.
• Partner with functional leaders across the business to identify and quantify opportunities in margin expansion, SG&A efficiency, and working capital optimization.
• Build scenario and “what-if” models to stress test strategic initiatives and quantify their impact on P&L, cash flow, and EBITDA.
• Design and implement performance dashboards and KPI scorecards that drive accountability across the business.
• Own profitability analytics to inform pricing, product mix, and channel strategy decisions.
• Prepare clear, insight-driven financial packages for senior leadership and the private equity sponsor.
• Support M&A activity, including target evaluation, financial due diligence, and post-close integration performance tracking.
• Manage and develop a team of FP&A analysts, setting priorities, reviewing work product, and building their skills over time.
• Establish clear standards for accuracy, turnaround time, and presentation quality across the team's output.
• Drive FP&A process automation and closer integration with core systems to produce faster, cleaner, and more actionable insights.
• Pressure test forecasts and assumptions, and insist on fact-based decision making across the organization.
• Serve as a thought partner to the CFO in shaping the company's financial strategy and transformation priorities.

Skills

Financial modeling

Scenario analysis

KPI development

Forecasting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, Economics or similar field

Tools

JDE ERP

Power BI

Tableau

Qlik

Job description

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Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Full Time FP&A: Mgr Minneapolis, MN, US

Salary Range: $180,000.00 To $210,000.00 Annually

About Us:

Det-Tronics is a $200M global technology leader in industrial life safety solutions, specializing in high-end flame and gas detection and automation control systems. As part of Spectrum Safety Solutions with 1,700 employees across 20+ countries we serve mission-critical environments in oil & gas, clean energy, marine, and infrastructure. Backed by Sentinel Capital Partners, we’re driving innovation and growth across our portfolio.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Director of FP&A is a key member of the finance leadership team, responsible for connecting financial planning and performance analytics directly to value creation. This role owns the annual operating plan, and performance reporting, while leading a team of FP&A analysts and serving as a thought partner to the CFO on financial strategy and transformation priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual operating plan, rolling forecasts, and multi-year financial models, directly linked to the company's value creation metrics.
• Partner with functional leaders across the business to identify and quantify opportunities in margin expansion, SG&A efficiency, and working capital optimization.
• Build scenario and “what-if” models to stress test strategic initiatives and quantify their impact on P&L, cash flow, and EBITDA.
• Design and implement performance dashboards and KPI scorecards that drive accountability across the business.
• Own profitability analytics to inform pricing, product mix, and channel strategy decisions.
• Prepare clear, insight-driven financial packages for senior leadership and the private equity sponsor.
• Support M&A activity, including target evaluation, financial due diligence, and post-close integration performance tracking.
• Manage and develop a team of FP&A analysts, setting priorities, reviewing work product, and building their skills over time.
• Establish clear standards for accuracy, turnaround time, and presentation quality across the team's output.
• Drive FP&A process automation and closer integration with core systems to produce faster, cleaner, and more actionable insights.
• Pressure test forecasts and assumptions, and insist on fact-based decision making across the organization.
• Serve as a thought partner to the CFO in shaping the company's financial strategy and transformation priorities.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, Economics or similar field ; MBA, CPA, or CFA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years progressive FP&A experience.
• Mastery of financial modeling, sensitivity/scenario analysis, and operational KPI development.
• Expertise in manufacturing cost structures, standard costing, and inventory optimization.
• Hands‑on ERP (JDE) and BI experience (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, etc.).
• Resilient, detail‑oriented, and thrives under pressure; a proactive driver of change, not just a reporter of numbers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or Master’s degree in relevant field strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing environment with exposure to planning and reporting in comparable industry.
• Experience deploying technology to improve process efficiency and effectiveness.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a globally respected brand in life safety
• Influence strategic decisions at the executive level
• Drive innovation and transformation in a high-growth environment
• Enjoy development opportunities within a dynamic, private equity-backed company

At Det-Tronics, we believe in taking care of our people. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with company contributions
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, life and disability insurance
• Time Off: Generous paid time off (PTO), holidays, and flexible scheduling options
• Professional Growth: Career development programs, training opportunities, and tuition reimbursement
• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness resources, and global mobility support
• Ownership Culture: Participation in our Ownership Program, empowering employees to share in our success

Ready to shape the future of industrial safety?