Director of FP&A & Strategic Insights

CompTIA; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

CompTIA is seeking a highly analytical Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead financial planning, forecasting, performance management and business analytics. Reporting to the VP of FP&A, this role drives driver-based models connecting activity to revenue, EBITDA and cash flow, and translates insights into actionable business decisions.

The ideal candidate blends strong FP&A capabilities with business acumen and operates effectively in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment.

Qualifications

• Experience owning budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Strong experience partnering with senior leaders across functions.
• Experience preparing materials for executive leadership, Boards or investors preferred.
• Experience in technology, digital products, education technology, certification, SaaS or other data-intensive businesses is beneficial.
• Exceptional financial modeling, forecasting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead key components of the annual budget, periodic forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Develop driver-based financial models that connect operational activity to revenue, EBITDA and cash flow.
• Produce monthly and quarterly variance analysis across revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, EBITDA and other KPIs.
• Diagnose performance versus budget and forecast, identifying underlying drivers.
• Identify risks and opportunities and develop scenarios to quantify financial impact.
• Translate financial analysis into clear actions, owners and measurable outcomes.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Executive reporting

Strategic partnership

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

MBA/CPA/CFA or similar advanced qualification (preferred)

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

BI platforms

Job description

CompTIA is seeking a highly analytical Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead financial planning, forecasting, performance management and business analytics. Reporting to the VP of FP&A, this role drives driver-based models connecting activity to revenue, EBITDA and cash flow, and translates insights into actionable business decisions.

The ideal candidate blends strong FP&A capabilities with business acumen and operates effectively in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment.