Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

East 57th Street Partners; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 185,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity-backed company in Houston seeks a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to drive enterprise-level financial planning, partnering with senior leadership. This high-impact role involves leading budgeting processes, developing financial models, and overseeing a dynamic FP&A team. Candidates should have extensive experience in FP&A, preferably within high-growth environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive FP&A experience, with at least 3 in a leadership role.
• Proven success in high-growth or PE-backed environments.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Build and maintain robust financial models for strategic planning.
• Oversee and develop a high-performing FP&A team.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

MBA or CPA

Tools

Financial systems

BI tools

ERP platforms

Job description

Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

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Position: Director of FP&A

Location: Candidates must be based in the Houston metro area and willing to attend on-site board meetings and company events as needed

Compensation: $185,000 – $205,000 base + annual performance bonus

Overview:

East 57th Street Partners is representing a rapidly growing, private equity-backed company headquartered in Houston, Texas, in its search for a Director of FP&A. This is a high-impact role for a strategic, analytical, and execution-driven finance leader who can drive enterprise-level financial planning and analysis and partner directly with senior leadership to guide business performance.

Reporting to the CFO, the Director of FP&A will be instrumental in scaling financial processes, delivering executive-level insights, and supporting data-driven decision-making in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the company’s annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes across all business units
• Build and maintain robust financial models to support strategic planning, scenario analysis, and investment decisions
• Deliver monthly financial reporting packages, KPI dashboards, and board presentations with clear, actionable insights
• Partner with business unit leaders to align on performance metrics, monitor key initiatives, and optimize capital allocation
• Oversee and develop a high-performing FP&A team, promoting best practices, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Drive process automation and improve systems for efficiency in reporting, planning, and analytics
• Support M&A activity, including financial modeling, due diligence, integration support, and post-close performance tracking
• Conduct ad hoc analysis to support business initiatives, pricing strategies, and ROI evaluations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive FP&A experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Proven success in high-growth or PE-backed environments, driving strategic FP&A initiatives
• Expert-level proficiency in Excel and strong familiarity with financial systems, BI tools, and ERP platforms
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Must be based in the Houston metro area and willing to attend on-site board meetings and company events as required

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Business Development

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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