Interim Director FP&A

E78 Talent; Maryland; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

E78 Talent is seeking an Interim Director of FP&A in Maryland to build and own core FP&A processes, upgrade spreadsheet models, and deliver decision-ready analysis to the CFO, CEO, and leadership team. This hands-on role requires leading budgeting, forecasting, and reporting with strong cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in finance with FP&A leadership, experience in PE-backed settings, and deep Excel modeling skills to drive cross-functional data collection and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience with meaningful time in FP&A leadership.
• Prior experience at PE-backed companies.
• Experience in contract-driven environments using percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Advanced Excel modeling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently in a lean finance function.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Build and own core FP&A processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting.
• Redesign and strengthen existing Excel-based financial models.
• Gather data across operations, engineering, sales, and accounting and convert it into clear, actionable analysis.
• Evaluate manufacturing and product-level economics, including margin, capacity, and make/buy tradeoffs.
• Strengthen percentage-of-completion accounting and improve project-level financial visibility.
• Support acquisition integration and any additional transaction activity with financial analysis and modeling.
• Partner with the CFO and CEO on ad hoc analysis and board and sponsor reporting.

Skills

FP&A leadership

Excel modeling

Independent operator

Cross-functional data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Interim Director of FP&A will report to the CFO and work directly with the CEO during a period of heightened operational complexity. This is a hands‑on build role: establish core FP&A processes, upgrade existing spreadsheet‑based models, and deliver decision‑ready analysis to the leadership team and sponsor.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and own core FP&A processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting
• Redesign and strengthen existing Excel-based financial models
• Gather data across operations, engineering, sales, and accounting and convert it into clear, actionable analysis
• Evaluate manufacturing and product‑level economics, including margin, capacity, and make/buy tradeoffs
• Strengthen percentage‑of‑completion accounting and improve project‑level financial visibility
• Support acquisition integration and any additional transaction activity with financial analysis and modeling
• Partner with the CFO and CEO on ad hoc analysis and board and sponsor reporting

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience with meaningful time in FP&A leadership
• Prior experience at PE‑backed companies
• Experience in project‑based manufacturing, engineering, installation, field services, or similar contract‑driven environments using percentage‑of‑completion accounting
• Advanced Excel modeling skills
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently in a lean finance function and drive cross‑functional data collection
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field