Senior Director Financial Planning Analysis

Confidential; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance organization is seeking a Sr. Director of FP&A in Atlanta, Georgia. This key role involves overseeing internal management reporting, managing financial profitability, and supporting various strategic processes. The ideal candidate will have significant financial management experience, strong analytical and leadership skills, along with proficiency in Excel and financial software. A relevant degree and certifications are preferred, providing an opportunity for an impactful position in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of financial management/accounting experience.
• Proven work experience as a Senior Finance Manager or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with financial and statistical software.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and creates all internal management reporting.
• Manage contract profitability and assist in developing budgets.
• Support strategic and annual planning processes.

Skills

Financial management

Analytical capabilities

Leadership

Communication

Proficiency in Excel

Expertise in financial software

Education

BS degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics

Relevant certification (e.g. CFA/CPA)

Masters degree (a plus)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SQL

Job description

The Sr. Director of FP&A is a key role in the finance organization responsible for leading the finance division. The role requires strong analytical capabilities, leadership, the ability to effectively communicate with both finance employees and business leaders, and the ability to perform with accuracy and integrity while working on tight deadlines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TASKS

• Oversees and creates all internal management reporting
• Responsible for overseeing and managing contract profitability
• Assist senior management in developing operating budgets, forecasts, and other financial analyses
• Handle monthly analyses and reporting responsibilities including functional spending and impact of initiatives
• Supports the strategic planning process, annual planning process, and forecast
• Maintain consistency and quality of support over to the corporate functions
• Gather and synthesize data across various parties and manage any ununiformed data

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• 10+ years of financial management/accounting experience
• Relevant certification (e.g. CFA/CPA) is a plus
• BS degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics (Masters is a plus)
• Exceptional high technical skills with a required proficiency in excel and PowerPoint
• Proven work experience as a Senior Finance Mgr, Finance Mgr or similar role
• Hands-on experience with financial and statistical software
• Expertise in MS Excel (creating spreadsheets and using advanced formulas)
• Familiarity with databases, SQL, and advanced modeling
• Ability to present financial data using detailed reports and charts