FP&A Financial Director - Enterprise Expense Management

Truist; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Vacation days

Sick days

Paid holidays

Pension plan

Restricted stock units

Job summary

Truist in Atlanta seeks an experienced finance professional to drive spend approvals, track investment performance, and manage the monthly expense forecast. This role partners across business, finance, technology, and operations to deliver data-driven insights and robust governance.

You will lead data quality, perform variance analysis, support budgeting and long-range planning, and mentor teams while advancing efficiency and scalability of financial processes. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
• Eight years of relevant accounting/finance experience with complex analysis.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and deliverables.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for senior leadership.
• Sound decision-making and leadership in a dynamic team environment.
• Familiarity with GAAP and core financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Data Management & Governance: lead collection, validation, transformation, and management of datasets.
• Financial Analysis & Insights: identify trends, risks, and opportunities with variance analysis and forecasting.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Partnership: partner across Finance, Technology, Operations, Risk, and Business teams.
• Process Improvement & Transformation: drive automation and governance to increase efficiency and controls.

Skills

Data governance

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

GAAP

Excel/Office

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA / CMA / CFA / MBA (preferred)

Tools

Essbase/Hyperion

EPM/BPC

Alteryx

Power BI

Job description

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Language Fluency

English (Required)

Work Shift

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

The key areas of focus for this role will be the Spend Approval Process, Investment Performance Tracking and Management, and the Monthly Expense Forecast routine. This role serves as a key partner across business, finance, technology, and operational teams to drive data-informed decision making, enhance financial transparency, and support enterprise initiatives through strong data governance, financial analysis, and process optimization.

The successful candidate will leverage advanced analytical capabilities, foster cross-functional collaboration, and lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of financial planning and management processes.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

Data Management & Governance

• Lead the collection, validation, transformation, and management of complex financial and operational datasets.
• Establish and maintain data quality standards to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency across reporting and forecasting processes.
• Partner with business, technology, and finance stakeholders to improve data governance practices and streamline information management.
• Develop sustainable data structures and reporting solutions that support strategic planning, forecasting, and executive decision-making.

Financial Analysis & Business Insights

• Perform comprehensive financial analysis to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.
• Deliver actionable insights through variance analysis, forecasting and strategic planning activities.
• Translate complex financial and operational data into meaningful business recommendations for senior leadership.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Partnership

• Build strong partnerships across Finance, Technology, Operations, Risk, and Business teams.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by providing financial expertise and analytical support for enterprise initiatives and strategic decisions.
• Facilitate discussions among diverse stakeholder groups to align objectives, resolve challenges, and drive successful outcomes.
• Communicate complex information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Process Improvement & Transformation

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, controls, and scalability within financial and operational processes.
• Lead process improvement initiatives utilizing data-driven methodologies and best practices.
• Design and implement automated reporting and analytical solutions that reduce manual effort and increase organizational effectiveness.
• Support transformation initiatives by developing repeatable processes, documentation, controls, and governance structures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent education and related training.
• Eight years of relevant accounting or finance experience that includes complex financial analysis.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Proactive in completing tasks and producing deliverables.
• Sound and comprehensive understanding of business and organizational strategies and processes.
• Ability to build consensus through communication and presentation of factual and relevant information.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interpret and communicate financial analysis to business partners in a concise and useful manner.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Sound and logical decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work well with others in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Familiarity with GAAP.
• High proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and other basic software products.
• Financial Modeling experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, or Chartered Financial Analyst Master’s degree of MBA Specific financial services or specialized industry experience.
• Proficient in Essbase/Hyperion, EPM/BPC, or other enterprise accounting software.
• Experience with Alteryx, Power BI, or other data transformation tools

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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