Addison Group is representing a large Seattle company who is seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to lead divisional enterprise-wide planning, forecasting, and financial decision support across a complex, multi-business-unit operating environment. This role is designed for a proven FP&A leader with experience in large, multi-unit organizations, public company financial management, and finance transformation.
The Director of FP&A will partner closely with executive leadership and senior operational leaders to improve financial performance, drive efficiencies, and elevate FP&A as a strategic business partner.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise & Business Unit Partnership
- Provide FP&A leadership across multiple business units and operational functions
- Act as a strategic finance partner to senior leadership, translating financial data into actionable insights
- Develop scalable and standardized financial frameworks while supporting distinct business needs
Planning, Forecasting & Public Company Support
Lead the annual budgeting process, long-range planning, and rolling forecasting in a public company environmentEnsure strong alignment between internal management reporting and external reporting cadenceSupport earnings preparation, variance analysis, and board-level financial materialsFinance Transformation & Efficiency
Drive finance transformation initiatives, including process improvement, automation, and analytic enhancementsPartner with Accounting, IT, and Operations to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting speed, and data consistencyChampion best practices in FP&A tools, reporting infrastructure, and operating modelsLeadership & Team Development
Build, manage, and develop a large FP&A team, including managers and senior leadersEstablish performance expectations, talent development programs, and succession planningFoster a collaborative, high-performance finance cultureExecutive & Cross-Functional Partnership
Present clear, concise financial insights to executives and key stakeholdersPartner with Accounting, Investor Relations, Strategy, and Operations on cross-functional initiativesSupport strategic initiatives including M&A, integration, and enterprise-wide cost programsQualifications & Experience
Minimum 13 years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experiencePublic company FP&A experience is a plusDirector level experience supporting a large, multi-business-unit organization requiredProven success leading and scaling large FP&A teamsTrack record of driving finance efficiency, transformation, and process improvementStrong executive presence, communication, and influenceBachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fieldMBA, CPA, or CFA credentials a plusWhat Success Looks Like
FP&A operates as a trusted strategic partner across the organizationForecasting and planning processes are accurate, efficient, and scalableFinancial insights directly influence executive and board-level decisionsA strong bench of FP&A leaders is developed for future growthOur client offers :
$223,000 to $240,000 base salary range dependent on experience, plus annual bonus target, and equity. Medical, dental, vision 401K match, PTO, and paid holidays.