Strategic FP&A Director - Growth, Margins & Efficiency

Motion Industries (MOT); Alabama; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Industries, a leading distributor, seeks a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis for North America. You will partner with Group VPs to provide proactive financial insights, drive performance, oversee budgeting, forecasting, and monthly close, and coach the FP&A team to deliver clear conclusions and actionable recommendations.

You will collaborate with Treasury, Shared Services, IT, and operations, benchmark against peers, and lead strategic initiatives to improve margins,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; master's preferred.
• 7+ years in managerial finance with 5+ years leading teams.
• Experience with ERP systems consolidated into one financial reporting platform; PeopleSoft a plus.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop NA FP&A team; set goals and priorities.
• Partner with operational leaders to support strategy and decision-making.
• Lead monthly/quarterly/year-end financial reporting for the group.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Executive presence

Analytical skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PeopleSoft ERP

Blackline

Job description

Motion Industries, a leading distributor, seeks a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis for North America. You will partner with Group VPs to provide proactive financial insights, drive performance, oversee budgeting, forecasting, and monthly close, and coach the FP&A team to deliver clear conclusions and actionable recommendations.

You will collaborate with Treasury, Shared Services, IT, and operations, benchmark against peers, and lead strategic initiatives to improve margins,