Interim Director of FP&A

Vaco by Highspring; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Birmingham is seeking an Interim Director of FP&A to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial analytics. This high-visibility role demands 5+ years of financial planning experience and expertise in P&Ls and advanced Excel. You'll enhance analytics and partner with leadership to improve processes immediately. Strong Power BI skills are preferred. This position offers exposure to executive leadership during a critical phase for the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of FP&A or financial analysis experience.
• Strong understanding of P&Ls and multi-entity reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills including modeling and pivots.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of company-wide budgeting and rolling forecasts.
• Build and refine financial models and P&L rollups.
• Deliver monthly reporting, variance analysis, and insights.

Skills

FP&A experience

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel skills

Power BI

Education

CPA, CFA, or MBA

Job description

Interim Director of FP&A
Birmingham, AL
Consulting Engagement (6 months)

We're partnering with a Birmingham-based organization to identify an Interim Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to own budgeting, forecasting, and financial analytics during a critical phase.

What You'll Do

• Take ownership of company-wide budgeting and rolling forecasts
• Build and refine multi-location financial models and P&L rollups
• Deliver monthly reporting, variance analysis, and executive insights
• Partner with operations and leadership to improve budgeting discipline
• Enhance analytics, dashboards, and KPIs (Power BI exposure a plus)
• Identify and implement process improvements and standardization
  

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of FP&A or financial analysis experience
• CPA, CFA, or MBA a plus, not required
• Strong understanding of P&Ls and multi-entity/multi-location reporting
• Advanced Excel skills (modeling, scenarios, pivots, lookups)
• Power BI experience or strong interest in developing it preferred
  

Why This Role

• High-visibility interim project with executive exposure
• Opportunity to "own" FP&A and improve processes immediately
• Flexible profile - open to strong early-career through seasoned FP&A professionals