Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Bell & Associates, Inc. provided pay range. This range is provided by Bell & Associates, Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

Director of FP&A

Remote – Must be based out of Chicago, New York City, or Pittsburgh, PA

Overview

Our client is a rapidly growing, PE-backed services company executing an aggressive growth strategy through both acquisitions and organic expansion. The organization is seeking a Director of FP&A to lead and scale its FP&A function, providing critical financial insight, operational analytics, and strategic support to executive leadership.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on FP&A leader who thrives in fast‑paced, evolving environments and has experience supporting multi‑entity organizations during periods of transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the FP&A team, driving best‑in‑class financial planning, forecasting, and performance management processes
• Own the annual budgeting, rolling forecast, and long‑range planning processes across multiple operating entities
• Partner closely with operational and functional leaders to deliver actionable insights, KPIs, and decision support
• Support multi‑entity integration efforts, including acquisition modeling, post‑acquisition reporting, and performance tracking
• Oversee consolidations and financial reporting support for a complex, multi‑entity structure
• Develop and enhance financial models to evaluate growth initiatives, pricing strategies, and operational efficiencies
• Prepare and present financial analysis and executive‑level reporting for senior management and PE sponsors
• Continuously improve FP&A processes, systems, and reporting tools to support scalability and data integrity
• Act as a strategic thought partner to leadership during periods of rapid change and growth

Qualifications & Experience

• 8–15 years of progressive finance experience, with a strong emphasis on FP&A
• CPA greatly preferred
• Prior experience in public accounting strongly preferred (Big 4 or national firm a plus)
• Experience in a private equity–backed environment or supporting PE sponsors is highly desirable
• Demonstrated success in operational FP&A, ideally within a multi‑entity or services‑based organization
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and scale high‑performing teams
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at the executive level

Why This Opportunity

• Leadership role within a high‑growth, PE‑backed organization
• Significant visibility and interaction with executive leadership and investors
• Opportunity to shape and scale the FP&A function during a critical growth phase
• Remote flexibility with strong regional leadership presence

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance