Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

We’re recruiting for a Director of FP&A to lead FP&A activities for a confidential organization in the Greater Phoenix area. This is a highly visible opportunity combining financial planning and analysis, team leadership, strategic modeling, and finance transformation.The Finance Manager will lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and executive reporting while managing a team of three analysts. The role will also partner closely with senior finance leadership on strategic initiatives and play a key role in developing more scalable finance processes through AI and automation.Key ResponsibilitiesLead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planningBuild financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic decisionsPrepare financial and management reporting for senior leadershipLead and develop a team of three Financial AnalystsSupport strategic transaction and acquisition-related financial modelingPerform financial analysis around complex commercial and licensing opportunitiesIdentify trends and translate financial performance into actionable insightsDevelop and standardize FP&A processes as the organization evolvesIdentify opportunities to leverage AI and automation across planning, reporting, and analysisReduce manual processes and improve the speed and scalability of finance workflowsPartner cross-functionally with leadership on key business initiativesIdeal BackgroundStrong FP&A experience with ownership of budgeting and forecastingAdvanced financial modeling and analytical capabilitiesPrevious leadership or team-management experienceExperience developing executive-level financial reportingExposure to M&A, transactions, licensing, or other strategic financial modelingDemonstrated interest or experience using AI and automation within financeStrong communication skills with the ability to work directly with senior leadershipThis is an excellent opportunity for an FP&A leader who wants to do more than maintain an existing process. You’ll have the opportunity to build, automate, improve, and help shape how the finance function operates.