Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (1149258)

The Judge Group; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical, dental, and

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking an experienced Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead financial planning, forecasting, management reporting, and performance analytics. The role will partner with the CFO, CEO, and Board to provide insights supporting growth.

Ideal candidate has deep FP&A expertise, advanced modeling, and the ability to influence at the executive level. Leadership in scalable FP&A processes within a growing public tech company is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 15+ years in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, or related analytics.
• 5+ years in corporate FP&A or strategic finance.
• Experience in a publicly traded company.
• Proven leadership of annual planning and quarterly forecasting.
• Advanced financial modeling and integrated models.
• Experience presenting to executives and boards.
• Strong understanding of income statements, balance sheets, cash flow, and key metrics.
• Proficiency with Excel, FP&A tools, ERP systems, and BI tools.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and operating planning.
• Manage quarterly forecasting and update leadership and the Board.
• Maintain and enhance long-range financial models.
• Develop financial scenarios and sensitivity analyses.
• Partner with business leaders to set financial plans and assumptions.
• Implement forecasting methodologies and planning standards.
• Serve as strategic finance partner to leaders across the organization.
• Analyze performance against budget and forecast, identify risks and opportunities.
• Deliver actionable recommendations from financial and operational insights.
• Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Corporate functions on investments and resource allocation.
• Develop frameworks to assess products, programs, and contracts.
• Provide leadership with clear understanding of financial implications of decisions.
• Develop monthly management reporting, KPIs, forecasts, and drivers.
• Prepare analyses and presentations for executive leadership and Board.
• Align internal forecasts with external guidance with CFO/IR teams.
• Create executive presentations communicating performance, trends, risks, and outlook.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration

MBA, CFA, or CPA designation (preferred)

Tools

NetSuite ERP

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

Location: Louisville, CO
Salary: $190,000.00 USD Annually - $240,000.00 USD Annually

Description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead the company's financial planning, forecasting, management reporting, and business performance analytics functions. This leadership role will partner closely with the CFO, CEO, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors to provide financial insights that support operational excellence and long-term growth.

The ideal candidate combines deep FP&A expertise, advanced financial modeling skills, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence decision-making at the executive level. This individual will play a critical role in developing scalable financial planning processes and infrastructure within a growing public technology company.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning and Forecasting

• Lead the company's annual budgeting and operating planning process.
• Manage quarterly forecasting activities and provide updates to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Maintain and enhance long-range financial models.
• Develop financial scenarios and sensitivity analyses related to revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, headcount, capital investments, and cash flow.
• Partner with business leaders to establish financial plans and operating assumptions.
• Implement forecasting methodologies, planning standards, and financial assumptions that support informed decision-making.

Business Partnership and Performance Management

• Serve as a strategic finance partner to leaders across the organization.
• Analyze financial performance against budget, forecast, and prior periods, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Deliver actionable recommendations based on financial and operational insights.
• Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Operations, Sales, and Corporate functions to evaluate investments and resource allocation decisions.
• Develop financial frameworks to assess products, programs, customer engagements, contracts, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide leadership with clear understanding of the financial implications of business decisions.

Management and Board Reporting

• Develop and maintain monthly management reporting packages, including financial results, KPIs, forecasts, and business drivers.
• Prepare financial analyses and presentations for executive leadership and Board meetings.
• Partner with the CFO and Investor Relations team to ensure alignment between internal forecasts and external guidance.
• Create executive-level presentations that effectively communicate financial performance, trends, risks, and future outlook.

Strategic Finance

• Support enterprise strategic planning and capital allocation initiatives.
• Build financial models to evaluate new products, partnerships, investments, and growth opportunities.
• Assess cash requirements, liquidity, funding needs, and cash flow projections.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, including headcount forecasts and compensation assumptions.
• Evaluate the financial return and strategic impact of major investments.
• Support mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, and corporate development activities as needed.

Public Company Operations and Finance Infrastructure

• Partner closely with Accounting and Corporate Finance teams to align reported results, forecasts, and management reporting.
• Establish processes that improve forecast accuracy, data governance, and reporting integrity.
• Develop scalable FP&A systems, reporting tools, and planning processes to support organizational growth.
• Support earnings preparation, investor communications, and Board reporting activities.
• Maintain documentation and controls for key FP&A processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, or a related analytical function.
• 5+ years of experience in a corporate FP&A or strategic finance environment.
• Experience working within a publicly traded company.
• Proven experience leading annual planning processes and quarterly forecasting cycles.
• Advanced financial modeling skills, including development and maintenance of integrated financial models.
• Experience presenting financial information and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and Boards of Directors.
• Strong understanding of income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial metrics.
• Ability to translate complex financial and operational data into clear business recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, financial modeling tools, FP&A platforms, ERP systems, and business intelligence tools.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a high-growth technology, software, hardware, aerospace, defense, or other complex technical environment.
• Experience with NetSuite ERP.
• Knowledge of government contracts and government-funded programs.
• Experience developing multi-year operating models and long-range strategic plans.
• Experience supporting investor relations, earnings preparation, and external financial guidance.
• MBA, CFA, or CPA designation preferred.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k) match
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Savings Account
• Paid FMLA, Maternity/Paternity Leave|
• Employee Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment
• Equity Program