FP&A Director: Remote Growth & Strategy

Remote; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Insurance coverage

Time off

Annual bonus

Parental leave

Wellness program

Remote-friendly

401(k) match

Learning opportunities

Referral bonus

Commuter benefits

Flexible work

Job summary

Nava is seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across our growing professional services organization. This remote-first role reports to the CFO and partners with executives, program leaders, and operations to translate data into strategic actions.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in FP&A or corporate finance, significant experience in professional services, and a proven ability to drive pricing strategy, margins, and resource

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of direct experience within a Professional Services firm (e.g., Consulting, IT Services, Legal, or Accounting firm)
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Proven expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting
• Exceptional ability to synthesize complex data into clear, concise, and actionable insights for non-financial executives
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience developing an FP&A function
• Advanced proficiency in financial planning systems (e.g., Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, Hyperion), business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and contract‑based ERPs (Unanet, Deltek, Netsuite).Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong computer skills and an ability to leverage technology in a contract administration context
• Excellent time management skills with keen attention to detail
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• High level of personal integrity, ethics, motivation, and ability to foster mutual respect and inclusion
• Capacity and resilience to develop, build, and grow strong working relationships at all levels of leadership, management, and external stakeholders and clients
• Ability to implement strategies and services in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and growing environment while maintaining alignment across organizational boundaries

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and long‑range strategic planning processes, coordinating with Executive Leadership, program leaders, practice leaders, and department heads to ensure alignment with the firm’s strategic objectives
• Develop and manage comprehensive financial models for forecasting revenues, expenses, resource capacity, cash, investments, and profitability, particularly focusing on driver‑based models relevant to professional services (e.g., headcount, contracts, projects, utilization, bill rates)
• Provide insightful financial due diligence and analysis for potential strategic investments, capital expenditures, and major initiatives
• Oversee the preparation of detailed, timely, and insightful monthly and periodic financial reports for the Leadership Team and Program Management
• Monitor performance against the annual budget, forecasts and key operational metrics, identifying trends, opportunities, and risks
• Analyze key professional services metrics, including utilization, unit economics, margins by program/project/client/practice area, and backlog, providing strategic recommendations for margin improvement and efficiency
• Act as a trusted financial advisor to program and practice leaders, helping them manage their P&Ls, understand their cost drivers, and make data‑driven decisions on pricing, staffing, and investments
• Oversee the end‑to‑end monthly contract invoicing process, ensuring accuracy, compliance with client contracts, timely submission of invoices to clients, and close collaboration with Program and Operations
• Work with the Accounting team to ensure billing practices align with GAAP regarding revenue recognition for fixed‑fee, time‑and‑materials, and other types of contracts
• Analyze invoicing trends, monitor the aging of receivables, and provide timely financial information to support collections efforts and minimize Days Sales Outstanding
• Lead the company pricing function in partnership with Business Development, Delivery, and company leadership, ensuring competitive pricing approaches, reliable models, and flexible tools are in place to drive growth while maintaining strict adherence to firm‑wide financial goals
• Collaborate with Growth and Delivery Teams to ensure that resource estimates, price targets, and supporting models are grounded in operational reality and historical performance
• Establish feedback loops and regular communication with Growth, Delivery, and other leaders are in place to provide data‑driven insights that continuously improve pricing strategies and tools
• Partner with the CFO, other C-level executives, and key leaders on firm‑wide strategic and operational initiatives
• Lead, mentor, and develop the FP&A team, fostering a culture of high performance, accuracy, and continuous improvement

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Leadership

Strategic thinking

GAAP knowledge

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

MBA or CPA/CFA certification (desired)

Tools

Adaptive Planning

Anaplan

Hyperion

Tableau

Power BI

Deltek

Netsuite

Job description

Nava is seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across our growing professional services organization. This remote-first role reports to the CFO and partners with executives, program leaders, and operations to translate data into strategic actions.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in FP&A or corporate finance, significant experience in professional services, and a proven ability to drive pricing strategy, margins, and resource