Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

The Intersect Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Intersect Group is partnering with a global organization to place a Director, Global FP&A in a leadership role across enterprise planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic decision support. You will partner with executive leadership to provide actionable insights during a significant transformation.

You will oversee planning processes, consolidate financial results across regions, and contribute toBoard reporting and capital allocation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance and FP&A experience in large organizations.
• 4+ years of leadership experience managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead global forecasting, annual operating plan, and long-range planning across regions.
• Oversee consolidated financial results, forecasts, budgets, and KPIs.
• Provide insights and strategic recommendations to CFO and executives.
• Prepare Board materials and executive reporting packages.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Executive communication

Leadership

Education

CPA

MBA

Tools

OneStream

Oracle Fusion

Workday

Job description

Location: Birmingham, AL or Atlanta, GA (Local Candidates Only)

Pay Rate: $175,000 to $200,000 Base + Target Bonus

Type: Direct Hire

Presented By: The Intersect Group

Company Overview

We are partnering with a well established global organization that supports critical operational and supply chain activities across multiple markets and regions. The company is undergoing a significant business transformation and is building a standalone finance organization designed to support future growth, operational excellence, and shareholder value. Known for its collaborative culture, strong leadership team, and commitment to continuous improvement, the organization offers finance leaders the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact.

Role Summary

The Director, Global FP&A will play a key leadership role in driving enterprise financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic decision support across a complex global organization. This position will partner closely with executive leadership to deliver actionable insights, improve forecasting accuracy, and support key business initiatives during an exciting period of transformation and growth.

This role will lead global planning processes, oversee consolidated financial reporting across multiple regions, and provide financial analysis that supports executive decision making. The Director will also contribute to Board reporting, capital allocation planning, enterprise forecasting, and financial process improvements while helping build and enhance the future finance organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global forecasting, annual operating plan, and long range planning processes across multiple business units and regions
• Oversee consolidation of financial results, forecasts, budgets, and key performance metrics across international operations
• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations
• Prepare Board level presentations, executive reporting packages, and financial analyses supporting decision making
• Lead monthly financial reviews, variance analysis, and identification of key business performance drivers
• Develop and maintain advanced financial models supporting strategic initiatives, investments, and business planning
• Drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, systems, reporting frameworks, and governance controls
• Mentor and develop FP&A team members while fostering accountability and collaboration

Key Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive finance, accounting, and FP&A experience within large complex organizations
• Minimum 4 years of leadership experience managing teams and driving organizational results
• Experience supporting enterprise wide FP&A functions, consolidations, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning
• Background within publicly traded, private equity backed, or similarly sophisticated corporate environments
• Experience preparing Board materials and partnering directly with CFOs and executive leadership teams
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, capital allocation analysis, forecasting methodologies, and performance reporting
• Experience managing financial results across multiple business units, regions, or global operations
• Excellent communication, leadership, relationship building, and executive presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, logistics, or related operational environments
• Exposure to investor relations activities and external financial communications
• Experience supporting major business transformations, corporate separations, or organizational change initiatives
• Experience with enterprise financial systems such as OneStream, Oracle Fusion, Workday, or similar platforms
• CPA, MBA, or other advanced finance credentials preferred