Director of FP&A

A newly created leadership opportunity is available for an experienced FP&A professional to build and lead the financial planning and analysis function at a privately held, diversified business with operations spanning agriculture, real estate, and homebuilding. This is a rare chance to shape the future of financial strategy, reporting, and decision support across a multi-entity enterprise undergoing digital and operational transformation.

About the Role:
Reporting directly to a high-caliber CFO, the Director of FP&A will be responsible for establishing and scaling a centralized FP&A function that supports strategic decision-making across all business units. You’ll bring rigor to the company’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, while leading the implementation of modern FP&A tools and building a high-performing team. This role is highly visible and requires strong business partnership with executive leadership, including the CEO, COO, and division heads.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Build and Scale the FP&A Function

• Establish a centralized FP&A function where none currently exists

• Define team structure, recruit top talent, and foster a culture of analytical excellence

• Create standardized, scalable planning and reporting processes across the enterprise

• Lead the financial transformation roadmap in partnership with the CFO and COO

2. Financial Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting

• Lead the company-wide zero-based budgeting process and streamline its execution

• Develop rolling forecasts and long-range planning models

• Provide actionable variance analysis on cost, margin, and profitability drivers

• Deliver insights that support decision-making at both corporate and business unit levels

3. FP&A Technology Implementation

• Evaluate and implement a best-in-class FP&A platform (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive, OneStream)

• Integrate planning tools with ERP (D365 preferred), Power BI, and Excel models

• Automate and improve the speed and accuracy of planning and reporting cycles

4. Strategic and Capital Planning

• Lead enterprise-wide strategic planning and financial modeling efforts

• Partner with business unit leaders to evaluate ROI, payback periods, and alignment of capital projects

• Oversee the CAPEX process, including system upgrades and investment tracking

5. Performance Management & Reporting

• Develop KPI dashboards and board reporting packages in collaboration with stakeholders

• Enhance financial transparency and accountability through improved reporting tools

• Identify opportunities for margin improvement, cost savings, and operational efficiency

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field (MBA preferred)

• 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or business analysis

• Proven leadership of a multi-division or multi-unit FP&A function

• Background in industries such as agriculture, homebuilding, manufacturing, or real estate preferred

• Hands-on experience with modern FP&A platforms (e.g., Adaptive, Anaplan, OneStream)

• Strong ERP (preferably D365), Power BI, and Excel modeling skills

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities; able to influence at all levels

Why Join?
This is a pivotal opportunity to build something from the ground up in a stable, growth-oriented, and values-driven business. If you’re passionate about financial leadership, systems implementation, and developing people while influencing strategy at the highest levels.