Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Accrue Partners; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accrue Partners is seeking a finance leader to join a collaborative, growing organization. The role partners with senior finance leadership to deliver strategic insights, build robust financial models (EBITDA, cash flow, profitability analysis), and drive planning and evaluation of investments.

Ideal candidate holds a bachelor's in Finance/Accounting/Economics, MBA a plus, and progressive senior FP&A or corporate finance experience, preferably in private equity-backed portfolio companies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics required or equivalent.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Progressive experience in FP&A, Strategic Finance or Corporate Finance at a senior level.
• Private equity‑backed portfolio company experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models focused on EBITDA, cash flow forecasting, revenue analysis, and profitability.
• Evaluate strategic investments and drive FP&A activities to support growth initiatives.
• Prepare analyses and recommendations for senior leadership to inform decisions.
• Partner with senior finance leadership and cross‑functional leaders to provide strategic financial insights.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Strategic Finance

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

The client is seeking a finance professional to join a collaborative and evolving finance organization within an established, industry-leading company experiencing ongoing growth and investment. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced finance professionals and business leaders, contributing to business performance, strategic initiatives, and long-term value creation. The organization values an ownership mindset, innovation, accountability, and encourages individuals to make a meaningful impact on the business while shaping processes and influencing strategic decisions.

In this position, the successful candidate will partner with senior finance leadership and cross-functional business leaders to provide strategic financial insights that influence enterprise-wide decisions and growth initiatives. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining sophisticated financial models focused on EBITDA performance, cash flow forecasting, revenue analysis, and profitability. The role will also involve evaluating strategic business investments, driving financial planning and analysis activities, analyzing business performance, and preparing financial analyses and recommendations for senior leadership to support informed decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline, with an MBA or advanced degree considered a plus. Progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Strategic Finance, or Corporate Finance at a senior level is expected, with a preference for those who have worked within private equity-backed portfolio companies. Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities are essential, along with the ability to collaborate across teams, navigate ambiguity, and contribute to the ongoing success and transformation of the organization.