Director Of Financial Planning & Analysis

Req ID: 4712
Travel: Up to 25%
Number of Openings: 1
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Summary
The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) plays a critical role in supporting the financial decision-making process within the organization. This role involves analyzing financial data, preparing budgets and forecasts, conducting variance analysis, and providing valuable insights to senior management to facilitate strategic planning and operational improvements. TheDirector of FP&A collaborates with various departments to gather relevant financial information and assists in developing strategies to optimize financial performance.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Director of FP&A will perform the following duties in a safe, productive, and effective manner:

• Leads the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts
• Works closely with Business Unit Leaders and Financial Managers to gather relevant financial data for budgeting and forecasting purposes
• Analyzes historical trends and market conditions to support budgeting and forecasting assumptions
• Gathers relevant financial information for analysis
• Develops and maintains financial models for various business units and projects
• Conducts variance analysis to identify discrepancies between actual and budgeted/forecasted figures
• Analyzes financial data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
  • Interfaces with Business Units, project leadership and support services leadership to facilitate the efficient and effective delivery of Financial data
  • Collaborates with senior members of the accounting and finance teams
• Prepares regular financial reports for senior management and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives; prepares dashboards reflecting this information
• Supports the monthly financial reporting process with a focus on continuously improving financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Prepares ad-hoc financial analyses and reports to support decision-making
• Provides financial analysis and insights that support strategic planning initiatives
• Assists in evaluating potential investments and strategic initiatives through financial modeling and analysis
• Collaborates with various departments, including finance, accounting, operations, and sales to gather and analyze financial data
• Acts as a liaison between finance and other departments to ensure alignment on financial goals and objectives
• Identifies opportunities to streamline financial processes and improve efficiency
• Implements best practices in Financial Planning and analysis to enhance decision-making capabilities
• Creates effective performance metrics to drive accountability and ownership within the organization

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field and 10 years of experience in Financial Planning and analysis; Master's degree preferred
• Experience with Financial Planning, modeling, and reporting at corporate and business unit levels
• Knowledge of Financial and accounting principles, GAAP, and financial statement analysis
• Professional certifications (e.g. CFA, CPA) a plus
• Construction experience preferred
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
• Advanced proficiency with financial applications and software (e.g. ERP systems, BI tools)
• Must possess strong customer service skills
• Must be confidential
• Must be able to work independently and / or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Proven record of effectively leading teams
• Up to 50% travel required

The following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business-related periodicals, journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations
• Ability to prepare and write routine as well as complex correspondence
• Ability to present complex information in both verbal visual, and written formats and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and co-workers
• Strong ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, and proportions to practical situations
• Strong ability to analyze cost data and make financial projections based on the information available
• Strong ability to prepare accounting and financial analyses which may include, among other things, detailed cost projections, forecasts, financial models based on various scenarios, etc.
• Superior strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor, as well as experience resolving complex problems with well-structured analysis
• Ability to organize and prioritize work; detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, rapidly changing business environment
• Ability to identify, perform assessment of and develop mitigation strategies to address financial risks on the Company's significant projects

When you join Baker, you become part of a team that is driven to do more. We offer an excellent pay and benefits package, extensive training, and a culture that is built on the values of People, Honor, and Grit.
Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.
Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing hrtech@sharedservices.cc or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.
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