Senior Director – Financial Planning & Analysis Systems

Fox Point Recruitment LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 213,800 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Point Recruitment LLC is seeking a Sr. Director of FP&A Systems to drive the enterprise FP&A technology strategy across Irvine/Santa Clara. Lead modernization of OneStream, BI tooling, and ERP integrations, with strong governance and C-suite collaboration.

Ideal candidate brings 10–15 years in IT/enterprise applications, 8+ years in FP&A, and a track record delivering global programs in semiconductor or high-tech hardware. Travel up to 5% may be required.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of progressive IT or enterprise applications experience.
• At least 8 years in FP&A systems and finance processes.
• Experience supporting global Finance in semiconductor/high-tech hardware.
• Proven success delivering large, complex enterprise programs end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Own enterprise FP&A systems strategy and multi-year roadmaps.
• Lead GenAI-first FP&A transformation with governance and explainability.
• Modernize stack: OneStream, Power BI, Databricks, ERP integrations.
• Partner with Finance leadership; manage global FP&A teams and budgets.
• Govern vendor strategy, budgets, and program delivery visibility.

Skills

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Delivery mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering

Tools

OneStream

Power BI

Databricks

ERP integrations

Job description

Sr. Director – FP&A Systems

• Location: Onsite | Irvine, CA, US or Santa Clara, CA, US

• Department: Information Technology / Enterprise Architecture

• Salary Range: USD $213,800 – $285,000 / year

• Position Type: Full-Time

• No Sponsorship

• No Relocation

Job Overview

A leading technology organization is seeking a Sr. Director of FP&A Systems, to drive the technology strategy that empowers their global finance teams to predict, plan, and execute with unparalleled agility.

What you will do

Set Strategy & Roadmap

• Own and execute the enterprise FP&A systems strategy aligned to corporate business priorities.

• Define multi-year roadmaps that support Annual Operating Plans (AOP), Long-Range Planning (LRP), executive decision-making, and global finance transformation.

GenAI-First FP&A Transformation

• Lead a GenAI-first approach to modernizing FP&A capabilities by embedding AI into planning, forecasting, analysis, and executive insights.

• Identify and prioritize GenAI use cases such as predictive forecasting, scenario modeling, variance explanation, and automated executive narratives.

• Partner with data science and engineering teams to productionize AI solutions with strong governance, accuracy, and explainability.

• Establish clear guardrails for responsible AI adoption within Finance.

Run at Enterprise Scale & Modernize the Stack

• Operate and continuously enhance a global FP&A technology ecosystem with high standards for reliability, performance, security, and scalability.

• Drive the modernization of core platforms—including OneStream, Power BI, Databricks, and ERP integrations—to enable real-time, data-driven insights.

Lead Business-Critical Transformations & Governance

• Deliver large-scale, high-impact initiatives that transform FP&A processes, improve agility, and deliver measurable business outcomes. Quantify value, track ROI, and communicate impact to senior leadership.

• Establish best practices, operating rhythms, and governance models to improve delivery quality, predictability, and execution maturity quarter over quarter.

Finance Partnership & Leadership

• Serve as the primary IT leader and trusted partner to the FP&A organization. Align priorities, manage escalations, and ensure transparent communication and successful delivery of outcomes.

• Hire, develop, and lead a high-performing global team of FP&A systems professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Vendor & Portfolio Ownership

• Own vendor strategy, contracts, and budgets (OpEx/CapEx). Optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) while ensuring service quality and risk mitigation.

• Oversee portfolio delivery and executive reporting, providing clear visibility into health, risks, dependencies, and business value to cross-functional leaders (IT, PMO, Security, Infrastructure, HR, and Legal).

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience

• Degree: Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Core Experience: 10–15 years of progressive experience in IT or enterprise applications, with at least 8 years of deep exposure to FP&A systems and finance processes.

• Industry Background: Proven experience supporting global Finance organizations within the semiconductor or high-tech hardware industry.

• Track Record: Proven success delivering large, complex, global enterprise programs end-to-end.

GenAI / AI & Analytics Expertise

• Practical experience applying Generative AI (LLMs, transformers) to enterprise data or financial analytics use cases.

• Exposure to AI-driven automation in finance workflows (forecasting, planning, analysis).

• Solid understanding of AI governance, data privacy, explainability, and responsible AI practices.

Technical & Platform Expertise

• Strong hands-on experience with modern FP&A platforms, large-scale ERP systems, and enterprise finance applications.

• Deep knowledge of financial data integration strategies using APIs, middleware, and AI extensions.

• Specific expertise with OneStream is highly preferred.

Leadership & Execution Style

• Results-driven, high-energy, and execution-focused leader comfortable operating with urgency and ambiguity.

• Demonstrated ability to build, mentor, and lead high-performing global teams.

• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to seamlessly translate complex business needs into scalable technology solutions.

• Willingness to travel up to 5% as needed.

• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, ITIL, Six Sigma) are a plus.